What advise can you give regarding: transitioning from paediatrics -> adult care? #transition #healthcare #patientexperience #patientvoice #input
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Category Archives: Input
MAID-Have you shared your thoughts yet?
If you have not yet participated in this important conversation, you have until Monday, January 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (PST) to do so. Share your thoughts here
2 Important Numbers to Know
If you have not yet put Alpha House’s Encampment Team and DOAP Team’s numbers in your phone, please do so now. 403 805 7388 and 403 998 7388 respectively. The coming cold snap will be especially serious for individuals experiencing homelessness #SeeSomethingSaySomething pic.twitter.com/OGGKq6BMaU
— Alpha House Calgary (@alphahouseyyc) January 8, 2020
Share Your Thoughts
If you are a survivor of cancer and are interested in discussing your reasons for using (or not using) cannabis, here is a research project you may wish to participate in. Click here for more information.
Call for Research Participants
Researchers at BC Cancer and SFU are conducting a new study exploring Canadian cancer survivors’ preferences for using (not using) cannabis. If you are a cancer survivor interested in participating, please visit https://cc-arcc.ca/cannabis-survivorship-study-2019/ for more information.
Have Your Say: What NEW research?
Are you a patient, family caregiver or healthcare provider who has experience with colorectal cancer? If so, why not share your ideas about NEW research that is needed to improve the lives of those living with and beyond a diagnosis of stage I-III colorectal cancer.
Who is eligible?
1. Stage I-III colorectal cancer patients.
2. Family members to patients diagnosed with state I-III colorectal cancer.
3. Healthcare providers who work with stage I-III colorectal cancer patients.
4. Community or support organization who works with state I-III colorectal cancer patients.
To participate, please visit the following website
National Pharmacare Forum?
Rather than focusing on who was at the 'national pharmacare forum' perhaps the focus should be on why others (e.g., patients, physicians etc.), were not present? #pharmacare #cdnpoli #healthcare https://t.co/fywRcMoN1C
— Patients 4 Change (@Pts4Chg) May 20, 2019
Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 7-13, 2019! This week provides an opportunity to recognize the important role that volunteers play. Alberta Health Services is recognizing its over 14,400 volunteers. One of these individuals is also a member of our Pts4Chg community. Thanks for all you do, Gloria.
Gloria Wilkinson volunteers as a patient advisor with the Emergency SCN. Her perspective is considered equally with research and evidence. “It’s the only way to improve patient outcomes – the ones that matter to the patient,” says Gloria. pic.twitter.com/tkHBOS9hhF
— Alberta’s Strategic Clinical Networks (@ahs_scn) April 8, 2019
Sleep apnea?
If you suffer from sleep apnea and would like to share your experience, here is an opportunity to do so.
Do you have #SleepApnea? Share your experience to improve sleep apnea care in Canada in this UBC study, “Sleep Apnea Care in Canada: A Patient Survey” led by Dr. Nick Bansback: https://t.co/YLGvx3v58B pic.twitter.com/dQvOEhWYRN
— Sachin R. Pendharkar (@srpendharkar) February 25, 2019
Saskatoon -A must see
If you live in Saskatoon or area, this is something you will want to check out. Atlthough this true event is incredibly sad, Greg’s Story has the potential of bringing about some positive changes to healthcare. In doing so, the hope is to see fewer people falling through the cracks.
Click here for more information and to register.
