Ontario’s Anesthesiologists
@ontarioanesthesia.bsky.social
The official feed of Ontario’s Anesthesiologists, a section of the OMA. We are dedicated to leading and delivering the highest level of patient care possible. #AnSky #PainSky #PedsAnesSky #MedSky
As we wrap up the year, let's recognize our 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Dr. Joel Parlow, who has had a transformative impact on anesthesia care in 🇨🇦 & abroad, inc. via his work w/ the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's International Education Foundation
Congrats Dr. Parlow!
Congrats Dr. Parlow!
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As we wrap up the year, let's recognize our 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Dr. Joel Parlow, who has had a transformative impact on anesthesia care in 🇨🇦 & abroad, inc. via his work w/ the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's International Education Foundation
Congrats Dr. Parlow!
Congrats Dr. Parlow!
ICYMI: We're wrapping up 2025 with one last Member Spotlight! Head to Instagram to see our Q&A with The Ottawa Hospital's Dr. Mary Hanna, a trauma anesthesiologist whose favourite cup of ☕ is a holiday season essential! ❄️
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: We're wrapping up 2025 with one last Member Spotlight! Head to Instagram to see our Q&A with The Ottawa Hospital's Dr. Mary Hanna, a trauma anesthesiologist whose favourite cup of ☕ is a holiday season essential! ❄️
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
Nearly 20 years ago, The Ottawa Hospital became one of the 1st sites to implement Ontario's original Anesthesia Care Team model. Learn how that initiative has evolved to provide more patients w/ more timely care in our latest Q&A: https://ow.ly/KQnz50XKTbr
#onhealth #ontariodoctors
#onhealth #ontariodoctors
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Nearly 20 years ago, The Ottawa Hospital became one of the 1st sites to implement Ontario's original Anesthesia Care Team model. Learn how that initiative has evolved to provide more patients w/ more timely care in our latest Q&A: https://ow.ly/KQnz50XKTbr
#onhealth #ontariodoctors
#onhealth #ontariodoctors
Looking to treat yourself this holiday season? How about registering for the 10th Lower & Upper 🇨🇦 Anesthesia Symposium (early bird rate available until Jan 25), Feb 21 & 22. Join virtually or go to Montreal to learn from & engage w/ anesthesiologists from ON, PQ & beyond.
https://ow.ly/5MYq50XHunl
https://ow.ly/5MYq50XHunl
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Looking to treat yourself this holiday season? How about registering for the 10th Lower & Upper 🇨🇦 Anesthesia Symposium (early bird rate available until Jan 25), Feb 21 & 22. Join virtually or go to Montreal to learn from & engage w/ anesthesiologists from ON, PQ & beyond.
https://ow.ly/5MYq50XHunl
https://ow.ly/5MYq50XHunl
📢We're wrapping up 2025 with one more Member Spotlight!📢
Meet Dr. Mary Hanna from The Ottawa Hospital! Read her quick Q&A & learn her thoughts on that code orange storyline from HBO's "The Pitt" & what her seasonally appropriate favourite cup of coffee is: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
Meet Dr. Mary Hanna from The Ottawa Hospital! Read her quick Q&A & learn her thoughts on that code orange storyline from HBO's "The Pitt" & what her seasonally appropriate favourite cup of coffee is: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📢We're wrapping up 2025 with one more Member Spotlight!📢
Meet Dr. Mary Hanna from The Ottawa Hospital! Read her quick Q&A & learn her thoughts on that code orange storyline from HBO's "The Pitt" & what her seasonally appropriate favourite cup of coffee is: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
Meet Dr. Mary Hanna from The Ottawa Hospital! Read her quick Q&A & learn her thoughts on that code orange storyline from HBO's "The Pitt" & what her seasonally appropriate favourite cup of coffee is: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFilbGDUBJ/
Some photos from our Environmental Sustainability Working Group's appearance at the Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care’s annual symposium where members Mike Apostol & Dr.Elaine Ng spoke on the Reducing Environmental Harms of Care panel moderated by ESWG lead Dr. Anita Rao.
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Some photos from our Environmental Sustainability Working Group's appearance at the Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care’s annual symposium where members Mike Apostol & Dr.Elaine Ng spoke on the Reducing Environmental Harms of Care panel moderated by ESWG lead Dr. Anita Rao.
Members, you have a little over a month to nominate one of your incredible colleagues for a Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Honour Award or yourself for the CAS Research Program.
🗓️ Nominations for both streams are open until Sunday, January 11, 2026.
🔗 Learn more at Cas.ca/en/awards-grants
🗓️ Nominations for both streams are open until Sunday, January 11, 2026.
🔗 Learn more at Cas.ca/en/awards-grants
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Members, you have a little over a month to nominate one of your incredible colleagues for a Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Honour Award or yourself for the CAS Research Program.
🗓️ Nominations for both streams are open until Sunday, January 11, 2026.
🔗 Learn more at Cas.ca/en/awards-grants
🗓️ Nominations for both streams are open until Sunday, January 11, 2026.
🔗 Learn more at Cas.ca/en/awards-grants
It's #InternationalVolunteerDay!
Our volunteers play key roles in our various subcommittees & working groups, including our Environmental Sustainability Working Group.
If you're a member who wants to volunteer with us (such as leading our SolvingPain.ca update) reach out!
Our volunteers play key roles in our various subcommittees & working groups, including our Environmental Sustainability Working Group.
If you're a member who wants to volunteer with us (such as leading our SolvingPain.ca update) reach out!
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's #InternationalVolunteerDay!
Our volunteers play key roles in our various subcommittees & working groups, including our Environmental Sustainability Working Group.
If you're a member who wants to volunteer with us (such as leading our SolvingPain.ca update) reach out!
Our volunteers play key roles in our various subcommittees & working groups, including our Environmental Sustainability Working Group.
If you're a member who wants to volunteer with us (such as leading our SolvingPain.ca update) reach out!
Support anesthesia care this #GivingTuesday:
- Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's International Education Foundation, which builds capacity for safe anesthesia & perioperative care
- CARF, which provides funding for 🇨🇦 anesthetic care & perioperative medicine research: https://ow.ly/JLub50Xz5BT
- Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's International Education Foundation, which builds capacity for safe anesthesia & perioperative care
- CARF, which provides funding for 🇨🇦 anesthetic care & perioperative medicine research: https://ow.ly/JLub50Xz5BT
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Support anesthesia care this #GivingTuesday:
- Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's International Education Foundation, which builds capacity for safe anesthesia & perioperative care
- CARF, which provides funding for 🇨🇦 anesthetic care & perioperative medicine research: https://ow.ly/JLub50Xz5BT
- Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's International Education Foundation, which builds capacity for safe anesthesia & perioperative care
- CARF, which provides funding for 🇨🇦 anesthetic care & perioperative medicine research: https://ow.ly/JLub50Xz5BT
New research led by Dr. Duminda Wijeysundera, an anesthesiologist with St. Michael's in Toronto, has found that 1 in 5 older adults suffer new disabilities–or even death–one year after undergoing major surgery.
Learn more about this potentially impact new study: https://ow.ly/Oyg450XyJQ8
Learn more about this potentially impact new study: https://ow.ly/Oyg450XyJQ8
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New research led by Dr. Duminda Wijeysundera, an anesthesiologist with St. Michael's in Toronto, has found that 1 in 5 older adults suffer new disabilities–or even death–one year after undergoing major surgery.
Learn more about this potentially impact new study: https://ow.ly/Oyg450XyJQ8
Learn more about this potentially impact new study: https://ow.ly/Oyg450XyJQ8
Planning your 2026? Save the date for one of 🇨🇦's top #anesthesia -focused events: The Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Planning your 2026? Save the date for one of 🇨🇦's top #anesthesia -focused events: The Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
Great news for Sault Area Hospital Pain Clinic patients: A new tool to fight spinal arthritis & other chronic pain conditions is now available! Congrats to our members, Drs. Kevin Smith & Michael Gofeld for leading the way on acquiring this tech.
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Great news for Sault Area Hospital Pain Clinic patients: A new tool to fight spinal arthritis & other chronic pain conditions is now available! Congrats to our members, Drs. Kevin Smith & Michael Gofeld for leading the way on acquiring this tech.
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
While we officially starting using the phrase "team-based anesthesia care" in spring 2025, the concept has over two decades of real-world practice behind it. Learn more about this history via our latest latest blog post, featuring our vice-chair, Dr. Sylvie Aucoin: https://ow.ly/fP4n50Xx51n
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
While we officially starting using the phrase "team-based anesthesia care" in spring 2025, the concept has over two decades of real-world practice behind it. Learn more about this history via our latest latest blog post, featuring our vice-chair, Dr. Sylvie Aucoin: https://ow.ly/fP4n50Xx51n
This Wednesday, November 26 @ 8 pm ET, join @casupdate.bsky.social for its latest accredited CPD webinar: Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) in Obstetrics
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This Wednesday, November 26 @ 8 pm ET, join @casupdate.bsky.social for its latest accredited CPD webinar: Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) in Obstetrics
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
We’ve heard from some 🇨🇦 anesthesiologists who are interested in possibly moving to Ontario to practice. We’ve posted a special message for these physicians on our Instagram profile: instagram.com/p/DRUioGzAf-a/
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We’ve heard from some 🇨🇦 anesthesiologists who are interested in possibly moving to Ontario to practice. We’ve posted a special message for these physicians on our Instagram profile: instagram.com/p/DRUioGzAf-a/
#ICYMI: Earlier this month, to highlight National Pain Awareness Week, we spotlighted our members' role in pain management by doing a quick Q&A with Toronto General Hospital's Dr. Diana Tamir.
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ICYMI: Earlier this month, to highlight National Pain Awareness Week, we spotlighted our members' role in pain management by doing a quick Q&A with Toronto General Hospital's Dr. Diana Tamir.
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Registration for Lower & Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium is now open. Head to Montreal (or participate virtually) this Feb for this event that promises to: "deliver focused, practical, clinically relevant anesthesia topics."
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Registration for Lower & Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium is now open. Head to Montreal (or participate virtually) this Feb for this event that promises to: "deliver focused, practical, clinically relevant anesthesia topics."
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
Today is November 11, a special day of remembrance and honour, when we show our respect and appreciation to Canada's serving and past armed forces members. 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is November 11, a special day of remembrance and honour, when we show our respect and appreciation to Canada's serving and past armed forces members. 🇨🇦
Time is running out to nominate one of your amazing peers for a 2026 Canadian Medical Association Award: "Spanning 10 categories, award recipients represent a wide variety of career stages, specialties and backgrounds."
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Time is running out to nominate one of your amazing peers for a 2026 Canadian Medical Association Award: "Spanning 10 categories, award recipients represent a wide variety of career stages, specialties and backgrounds."
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
As we wrap #NPAW2025, we’re spotlighting Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Diana Tamir & her work w/ Toronto General's Transitional Pain Service, which aims to stop chronic pain before it starts
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As we wrap #NPAW2025, we’re spotlighting Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Diana Tamir & her work w/ Toronto General's Transitional Pain Service, which aims to stop chronic pain before it starts
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
🌟Save the Date🌟
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌟Save the Date🌟
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
Med students: Curious about a career in anesthesiology? Join McMaster Undergraduate Anesthesia on Nov 12 for an interactive panel designed for pre-clerkship med students to learn more about the specialty. Ask questions, gain insight, and connect with mentors in the field.
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Med students: Curious about a career in anesthesiology? Join McMaster Undergraduate Anesthesia on Nov 12 for an interactive panel designed for pre-clerkship med students to learn more about the specialty. Ask questions, gain insight, and connect with mentors in the field.
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
Today we kickoff #NPAW2025, a week dedicated to the millions of 🇨🇦 coping w/ chronic pain. As anesthesiologists, we know that managing pain can be challenging, but there is hope.
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today we kickoff #NPAW2025, a week dedicated to the millions of 🇨🇦 coping w/ chronic pain. As anesthesiologists, we know that managing pain can be challenging, but there is hope.
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
Time is running out to submit your independent session proposal for the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's 2026 Annual Meeting. We encourage members to explore this unique opportunity to share their ideas and work with a national audience.
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Time is running out to submit your independent session proposal for the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's 2026 Annual Meeting. We encourage members to explore this unique opportunity to share their ideas and work with a national audience.
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
It's Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025; an initiative by Healthcare Excellence Canada - Excellence en santé Canada
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025; an initiative by Healthcare Excellence Canada - Excellence en santé Canada
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025