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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 4h

"Access to primary care, family physicians, is my first priority." — Health Minister Marjorie Michel
At our recent town hall, we heard a clear message: solving Canada's health care challenges takes collaboration and action.
Catch the highlights here👇
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 21h

We're just over one week out! Get your virtual spot now for #CCPH2025 and be a part of the important discussion to improve physician health across Canada. Deadline to register virtually is October 14.

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Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) 2025

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 1d

The @who.int described #ClimateChange as the single greatest threat facing humanity. Now's the time to prepare for what lies ahead.

Today, CMA President @drmargotburnell.bsky.social kicks off the @theglobeandmail.com event in Toronto, exploring solutions to severe health impacts of climate change.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 2d

Today is the inaugural National Day of Action on Planetary Health. In support of @cape-acme.bsky.social, @cmadocs.bsky.social is calling on the federal government to create a climate and health secretariat that will bring together key partners to urgently address the climate crisis.

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Climate change and health: A collective effort toward a sustainable future

Physicians see firsthand the direct impact of climate change on health and health care — from increased illness and deaths from extreme heat and air pollution, to hospital evacuations due to wildfires...

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 4d

Today we acknowledge the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People. While we've made strides with awareness, impact is measured by outcomes. The CMA continues to call on the federal government for long-term support of Indigenous-led health care.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 5d

Patients are following false health claims and it's led to adverse outcomes. We can't deny that misinformation poses a serious threat. That's why @uwaterloo.ca has developed a research tool to track health misinformation patterns before they become potential catastrophes.

'Life-or-death' issue: How one tool is identifying false health claims on social media

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 6d

📣 Canadian medical students: we want to hear from you!

Your insights on digital health will guide curriculum development, training and planning for the next generation of physicians.

Scan the QR code below to begin👇

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 7d

Longer age expectancies for patients means more complex health conditions, and our health care system, which is already at the brink, isn’t equipped to handle this growing demand. Patients deserve to age with dignity.

That’s where ‘age tech’ comes in.

#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons

Can 'age tech' bring dignity back to care for older adults?

To support a rapidly aging population, public, private and non-profit investors are pouring billions of dollars into “age tech.”

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 7d

The 2026 #CMAawards nominations are now open! 🌟 Recognize an outstanding physician, medical learner or non-physician contributor by Nov. 30.
Submit today ⬇️
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CMA Awards and Nominations

Now more than ever, we need to do health differently. The Canadian Medical Association’s annual awards celebrate changemakers from across the country for their significant contributions to health, health care and the medical profession. Recipients of the CMA Awards come from different career stages, specialties and backgrounds, and from rural and remote areas as well as big cities. They also reflect the diversity of the profession and the communities we serve.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 8d

By working together in truth and with respect and humility, we can build a better health system for the future, one that upholds Indigenous rights, promotes healing and supports self-determination in care. We invite settler organizations and individuals across Canada to join us in observing #NDTR.

CMA reflects on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to acknowledge the devastating and lasting impacts of Canada’s residential school system on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and to ...

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 8d

At the CMA, we reflect on the harms of the past and look toward the future as we advance our goal of creating more equitable health care for Indigenous Peoples, informed by an Indigenous Guiding Circle of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders.
#NDTR

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to acknowledge the devastating and lasting impacts of Canada’s residential school system on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We also honour the strength and spirit of Survivors, their families and their communities.
#NDTR

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 9d

To attend #CCPH2025 in person, registration closes October 1. Virtual registration closes October 14.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 9d

False health information harms patients, providers, and the integrity of medicine. What can physicians do?

Join us at #CCPH2025 for a discussion w/ @drshazmamithani.bsky.social, Dr. Sarah Newbery, @jossreimer.bsky.social, Doctor Mike and Dr. Sukhmeet Sachal.

Register here: bit.ly/46b17FH

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 10d

Today, let’s remember the life of Joyce Echaquan. Let’s also remember why Joyce’s Principle exists, and the ongoing work we must do each day to ensure those principles are upheld, as we move forward on the path toward equitable access to health care for Indigenous Peoples.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 10d

Her needless death sparked the creation of Joyce’s Principle, which guarantees Indigenous Peoples the right of equitable access, without discrimination, to all social and health services. This is key to our work as we continue our reconciliation journey with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 10d

Today, September 28, marks five years since Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old Atikamekw woman, died in a Quebec hospital after she was denied the care she needed. A coroner’s inquest confirmed that racism and prejudice were factors in her death.

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on October 6 alongside the @theglobeandmail.com and Trottier Family Foundation for Health and Climate Change: Solutions to Meet New Risks in Canada. The event takes place in person and online in Toronto.

Register here: bit.ly/3VBHQXM

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 12d

The climate crisis is a health crisis – not just because of the first-hand impacts on human health, but also the enormous trickle-down effects on the health system.

Hear how @drmargotburnell.bsky.social , Dr. Courtney Howard and Dr. Andrea MacNeill are working towards system-level change.

The climate crisis is a health crisis, and Canada’s health care system can be part of the solution

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 15d

Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social is promising to move quickly to build a resilient country for generations to come, and it should go without saying: there cannot be a healthy and strong Canada without a healthy and strong population.

We need all hands on deck to fix Canadian health.

COMMENTARY: As Parliament resumes, Canadians expect health care solutions

Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa last week with an unprecedented set of issues: a once-in-a-generation affordability and housing crisis, U.S. trade war tactics reminiscent of the Great Depress...

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 16d

Canadians need accurate health care information to stay safe. That’s why @cmadocs.bsky.social and The Canadian Press (CP) are announcing a renewed 3-year, $1.6-million commitment to fund three reporting positions that focus on providing Canadians with access to reputable health information.

Canadian Medical Association, The Canadian Press renew health journalism partnership

Canadians want and need accurate health care information to stay informed, healthy and safe. That’s why today, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and The Canadian Press (CP) are announcing a renew...

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 18d

Political interference in health care sets a dangerous precedent.

The CMA is calling on the Alberta government to refrain from using the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that threatens patient care.

CMA calls on Alberta government to refrain from using notwithstanding clause to interfere with patient care

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) calls on the Alberta government to refrain from invoking the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that directly interferes in the clinical care of patient...

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 20d

How can we make critical care units more environmentally sustainable? Join @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social and @cmadocs.bsky.social on Oct. 1 for a Climate Rounds discussion on how to integrate climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings.

Register here: bit.ly/4mpn6gL

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 20d

Patients living in rural regions struggle to get the care they need. At "Living Lab" Charlevoix, Dr. Rick Fleet is working with two hospitals in small-town Quebec to train medical students on how “design thinking” can reimagine solutions to the complexities of rural health care.

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Quebec-based research initiative explores innovations in rural health care

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 23d

As members of Parliament return to Ottawa this week with an ambitious agenda for unpredictable times, the CMA urges Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social and his government to listen to Canadians and make improving health care a key priority.

Our statement 👇

Canadians count on MPs to make health care a nation-building priority

As members of Parliament return to Ottawa this week with an ambitious agenda for unpredictable times, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) urges Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government to list...

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