Here is a great Twitter thread by @olga_basso that highlights how COVID-19 information has changed. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1589258672806715392.html
Category Archives: News
Something to Check Out.
Date: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022
Time: 11:30 – 4:30pm
Location: Red & White Club
McMahon Stadium
1833 Crowchild Trail NW
“As our population grows older, we are also seeing an influx of technologies designed to make our lives easier and keep us better connected. This half-day event, presented by the O’Brien Institute for Public Health Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging, the Canadian Frailty Network and AGE-WELL, will host leading researchers who are exploring how accessible and smart technologies are influencing our aging experiences. This free, public event will begin with a lunch and networking session, followed by an afternoon of interactive talks.”
Click here for more information.
Alberta’s first walk-in health clinic led by pharmacists
Many Albertans are without a family physician. However, Alberta pharmacists may be taking on a key role in helping to address this problem. To find out what is being done, check out this article.
Alberta – Rally for Public Health Care!
Saturday, May 14th will see Albertans rallying for public health in the province. Here is where and when the rallys will be taking place.
Edmonton
Where: Alberta Legislature, 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
When: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Calgary
Where: South Health Campus – U of C Hospital, Seton Hall off of Front Street, south side main entrance, 4448 Front Street SE Calgary, AB
When: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Red Deer
Where: City Hall, 4914 48 Ave, Red Deer, AB
When: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Lethbridge
Where: City Hall, 910 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB
When: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Medicine Hat
Where: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 5th Street Side, 666 5 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB
When: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
Picture Worth 1000 Words
Provincial vaccination coverage. All provinces were given the opportunity to vaccinate their population, some did much better than others. The prairie provinces have the lowest vaccination coverage and also hold 3 of the top 4 spots in hospitalizations. #cdnpoli #covid19ontario pic.twitter.com/OptzrJDpEa
— Bill Comeau 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@Billius27) April 18, 2022
Innovative ways to combating food insecurity.
Food insecurity is a factor that can negatively impact a person’s health and well being. Some Calgary organizations have found some ways to help address this issue.
Profits Over People?
Another example of profits over people. How many individuals, especially seniors and/or people with disabilities, are being taken advantage of by businesses etc.?
“‘Being that I am a diabetic and I struggle with mental illness and I’m legally blind and I’m legally deaf I thought this might be a way that I could try and save money. ‘”
Click here to read the full story.
Omicron: What do we know? What don’t we know?
Below is a twitter thread, written by Jorge A. Caballero, MD, that answers the above two questions. It is definitely worth reading.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1466501186450649089.html
Transmission: Droplet or Aerosol?
Since the start of COVID-19, the primary cause of transmission has been seen to be droplets. However, is this really the case. Check out this CBC interview to find out.
