Venomous #SnakeBite 🐍 causes an estimated 80,000 to 140,000 deaths every year and over 240,000 victims of permanent disabilities.

No one should have to die or suffer from disability due to venom poisoning bit.ly/Ssssnake

Did you know that one person dies every four minutes from #snakebite?
What should you do if you get bitten?

Dr David Williams talks about prevention and treatment in Science in 5 youtu.be/SS6nVKCITt8

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.

Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study co-authored by researchers at Ben-Gurion University, Harvard Chan School, and the University of Leipzig.

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay

Unsafe care can lead to lifelong or devastating consequences for children.

📣 Health workers: Safety first! You play a key role in delivering care that is safe and child-centred. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/WPSD2025WHO #PatientSafety

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are one of the greatest health and development challenges of this century 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #BeatNCDs #UNGA

Members: The Physician Wellness Network hosts two annual gatherings for BC non-profits supporting #PhysicianHealth. Join the fall gathering on October 7. Learn more and register: ow.ly/GE2R50WYryZ

Many people think about suicide at some point in their lives.

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours are signs of severe emotional distress, not weakness.

💙 It is possible to get better.
💙 You are not alone.
💙 Help is available.

#SuicidePrevention 👉 bit.ly/4phPYKi

⚠️Cardiovascular diseases.
⚠️Cancer.
⚠️Chronic respiratory diseases.
⚠️Diabetes.

They are silent and deadly.

Every year these diseases claim millions of lives.

Bold policies & healthier environments can stop these #SilentKillers in their tracks.

Change is within our reach 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #UNGA

Noncommunicable diseases cause nearly 75% of all global deaths, while 1B+ people live with #MentalHealth conditions.

On 25 Sept at #UNGA, the Fourth High-level Meeting will discuss a historic Political Declaration that sets a bold vision to tackle these health challenges 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #BeatNCDs

It’s World #Sepsis Day
Sepsis kills 11 million people each year.

Symptoms incl.:
🔸Fever or shivering
🔸Confusion
🔸Shortness of breath
🔸Rash that does not fade when pressed
🔸Extreme discomfort
🔸Sweaty skin

Seek medical care as soon as possible when an infection is not getting better.

⏱️ Every two seconds, one person under the age of 70 dies of a noncommunicable disease (NCD) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.

Did you know? Almost 9 in 10 of those deaths are taking place in low- and middle-income countries 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #BeatNCDs #UNGA

Fall is typically the start of increased cases of respiratory illness like COVID, influenza and RSV. The U.S. has been a major player in influenza tracking to predict the strains for annual vaccines. What effect will significant cuts to these health organizations have on Canada's flu season?

Good people attract good people.

1 Corinthians 15 : 10 (King James Version)

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.