Sandy Dong
@sandydong.bsky.social
YEG Zone Emergency Physician. Clinical Professor, Dept EM, UAlberta.
All things Star Wars, MCU & BSG. Trekkie. #LetsGoOilers.
Opinions are mine. (he/him)
All things Star Wars, MCU & BSG. Trekkie. #LetsGoOilers.
Opinions are mine. (he/him)
Reposted by Sandy Dong
After all the heartbreak and horror of the world this week - a reminder of why Canada, and the idea of Canada, really matters. We aren’t trying to be great again - just trying to make a better country, every day. Sending this out with love and hope. #Canada #cdnpoli #ElbowsUp #Alberta #refugees
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
I’m calling on us to do something un-Canadian: and stand up for the country we love—and reject the idea of a sovereign Alberta
albertaviews.ca
January 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM
"It wasn't used enough". The epidemic changed: consumption switched from injection to inhalation. Instead of adapting the SCS to include inhalation, they said "yOU cAn'T SMokE iN a HOSpiTal". Guess what - people just smoked (and overdosed) in hospital bathrooms.
globalnews.ca/news/1158056...
globalnews.ca/news/1158056...
Alberta shuts down supervised drug consumption site at Royal Alexandra Hospital | Globalnews.ca
The Royal Alex closure leaves two remaining Edmonton supervised consumption sites, where people can access clean supplies for drug use and supervision in case of an overdose.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"It wasn't used enough". The epidemic changed: consumption switched from injection to inhalation. Instead of adapting the SCS to include inhalation, they said "yOU cAn'T SMokE iN a HOSpiTal". Guess what - people just smoked (and overdosed) in hospital bathrooms.
globalnews.ca/news/1158056...
globalnews.ca/news/1158056...
Systems achieve what they are designed to achieve.
"The Minister’s office is suggesting that record frostbite amputation surgeries are somehow good news. In what world is amputating a finger or a foot an ‘improved outcome for vulnerable Albertans’!?”
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/record_frost...
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/record_frost...
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Systems achieve what they are designed to achieve.
King Thunderbird Centre opens!!!
Something to celebrate during these tough times.
They do such great work ❤️
Maybe, just maybe, one day the work will no longer be needed
www.boylestreet.org/kingthunderb...
Something to celebrate during these tough times.
They do such great work ❤️
Maybe, just maybe, one day the work will no longer be needed
www.boylestreet.org/kingthunderb...
okimaw peyesew kamik | Boyle Street
Through Boyle Street Community Services supports and programs, we can break cycles that lead to poverty and homelessness. With the right focus and intention, we can restore health and well-being. #Bui...
www.boylestreet.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
King Thunderbird Centre opens!!!
Something to celebrate during these tough times.
They do such great work ❤️
Maybe, just maybe, one day the work will no longer be needed
www.boylestreet.org/kingthunderb...
Something to celebrate during these tough times.
They do such great work ❤️
Maybe, just maybe, one day the work will no longer be needed
www.boylestreet.org/kingthunderb...
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Edmonton's frostbite amputations went up, again.
It's a new record high, again.
More than half of patients were unhoused, again.
And frostbite diagnoses not only reached a new high, but had the biggest single-year increase in the AHS data I have, going back to 2011.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It's a new record high, again.
More than half of patients were unhoused, again.
And frostbite diagnoses not only reached a new high, but had the biggest single-year increase in the AHS data I have, going back to 2011.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Edmonton sees record increase in frostbite amputations, despite innovative treatment | CBC News
Advocates call for more support and changes to policy as new data shows frostbite numbers increased again in Edmonton last winter, with the majority performed on people without housing.
www.cbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Edmonton's frostbite amputations went up, again.
It's a new record high, again.
More than half of patients were unhoused, again.
And frostbite diagnoses not only reached a new high, but had the biggest single-year increase in the AHS data I have, going back to 2011.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It's a new record high, again.
More than half of patients were unhoused, again.
And frostbite diagnoses not only reached a new high, but had the biggest single-year increase in the AHS data I have, going back to 2011.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
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They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
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They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
Thank you Alberta! And thank you to all the passionate volunteers and organizers for bringing some light into these gloomy times.
456,365 #ForeverCanadian signatures (plus few dozen last minute arrivals). I’m told it’s the biggest petition in Canada’s history.
None of this would happen if not for thousands of volunteers and your love for Canada.🇨🇦
Thank you! This is Alberta’s and Canada’s victory.
None of this would happen if not for thousands of volunteers and your love for Canada.🇨🇦
Thank you! This is Alberta’s and Canada’s victory.
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Thank you Alberta! And thank you to all the passionate volunteers and organizers for bringing some light into these gloomy times.
Reposted by Sandy Dong
I'm old enough to remember when feeding the poor, housing the homeless and caring for the vulnerable was considered a good thing.
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I'm old enough to remember when feeding the poor, housing the homeless and caring for the vulnerable was considered a good thing.
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Every Albertan should be outraged.
Our govt just rammed thru a full on attack on our constitutional rights.
If they’ll do this to our teachers, nobody’s constitutional rights will be safe.
This cannot be allowed to stand.
Our govt just rammed thru a full on attack on our constitutional rights.
If they’ll do this to our teachers, nobody’s constitutional rights will be safe.
This cannot be allowed to stand.
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Every Albertan should be outraged.
Our govt just rammed thru a full on attack on our constitutional rights.
If they’ll do this to our teachers, nobody’s constitutional rights will be safe.
This cannot be allowed to stand.
Our govt just rammed thru a full on attack on our constitutional rights.
If they’ll do this to our teachers, nobody’s constitutional rights will be safe.
This cannot be allowed to stand.
Is there a 14th inning stretch?
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Is there a 14th inning stretch?
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Didn't expect this - nor the lump in my throat when I heard it.
It's nice to feel seen.
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youtu.be/sM5Y7kLX_WI?...
It's nice to feel seen.
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youtu.be/sM5Y7kLX_WI?...
Lead Actor In A Drama Series: 77th Emmy Awards
YouTube video by Television Academy
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September 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Didn't expect this - nor the lump in my throat when I heard it.
It's nice to feel seen.
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youtu.be/sM5Y7kLX_WI?...
It's nice to feel seen.
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youtu.be/sM5Y7kLX_WI?...
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Reposted by Sandy Dong
Let's break down why all of AB should care about large EDs being severely overcrowded 🧵 :
The two EDs with the worst Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) numbers are in Edmonton Zone (w all of the EDs in the zone struggling).
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buff.ly/YqfJogF
The two EDs with the worst Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) numbers are in Edmonton Zone (w all of the EDs in the zone struggling).
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buff.ly/YqfJogF
ER doctor challenges Alberta premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways | CBC News
The head of emergency medicine for Alberta's doctors association is challenging Premier Danielle Smith to join him on shift to see the frustration of patients jammed for hours in hallways and the…
buff.ly
July 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Let's break down why all of AB should care about large EDs being severely overcrowded 🧵 :
The two EDs with the worst Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) numbers are in Edmonton Zone (w all of the EDs in the zone struggling).
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buff.ly/YqfJogF
The two EDs with the worst Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) numbers are in Edmonton Zone (w all of the EDs in the zone struggling).
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buff.ly/YqfJogF
TL:DR - 🥵
Read the Alberta Medical Association, State of Health Care 2025 Report. This report captures perspectives, experiences and stories from patients across Alberta. www.albertadoctors.org/media/lkajx2...
July 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
TL:DR - 🥵
Reposted by Sandy Dong
Read the Alberta Medical Association, State of Health Care 2025 Report. This report captures perspectives, experiences and stories from patients across Alberta. www.albertadoctors.org/media/lkajx2...
July 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Read the Alberta Medical Association, State of Health Care 2025 Report. This report captures perspectives, experiences and stories from patients across Alberta. www.albertadoctors.org/media/lkajx2...
Reposted by Sandy Dong
This is an EXCELLENT article 👇
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AB still has no CMOH, and still no active and robust PH public campaigns... the PH leadership is completely absent by govt design.
We need to do better Alberta - it affects everyone of us.
buff.ly/74cnDsr
AB still has no CMOH, and still no active and robust PH public campaigns... the PH leadership is completely absent by govt design.
We need to do better Alberta - it affects everyone of us.
June 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This is an EXCELLENT article 👇
buff.ly/74cnDsr
AB still has no CMOH, and still no active and robust PH public campaigns... the PH leadership is completely absent by govt design.
We need to do better Alberta - it affects everyone of us.
buff.ly/74cnDsr
AB still has no CMOH, and still no active and robust PH public campaigns... the PH leadership is completely absent by govt design.
We need to do better Alberta - it affects everyone of us.
Thank you, @edmontonoilers.bsky.social for another season of thrills and cheers.
We still believe. ❤️
#LetGoOilers
We still believe. ❤️
#LetGoOilers
June 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Thank you, @edmontonoilers.bsky.social for another season of thrills and cheers.
We still believe. ❤️
#LetGoOilers
We still believe. ❤️
#LetGoOilers
Reposted by Sandy Dong
Alberta Medical Association statement on vaccine policy and commentary: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/al...
June 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Alberta Medical Association statement on vaccine policy and commentary: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/al...
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It's the end of an era for #yeg and for #harmreduction in Canada. Congratulations to @marlisst.bsky.social on your retirement and a truly impactful career. Looking forward to your next chapter!
www.boylestreet.org/post/thank-y...
www.boylestreet.org/post/thank-y...
Thank you - Marliss Taylor
After three decades of dedicated service, Marliss Taylor, Director of Health Services, is retiring - leaving behind a legacy that has shaped the way we provide health care and services to those we ser...
www.boylestreet.org
June 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It's the end of an era for #yeg and for #harmreduction in Canada. Congratulations to @marlisst.bsky.social on your retirement and a truly impactful career. Looking forward to your next chapter!
www.boylestreet.org/post/thank-y...
www.boylestreet.org/post/thank-y...