Rachel Cowitz

MUN MPH I UofC BKin

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

In #MED6288, we were asked to write an op-ed on a policy issue of interest. Community water fluoridation has been a contentious topic in #Calgary for many years - hopefully this year fluoride gets voted in.
#Fluoridation #healthequity #yyc

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[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

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[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

As #COVID19 cases ⬆️ again in AB, the @PTAlberta needs to adapt to the current situation and change the current legislation NOW (not in the future) of a required PCE, to meet the needs of the public by licensing physio candidates to provide respiratory and rehab care
#MED6288

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Time to #EndVictimBlaming.

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

A curriculum change has been much needed for many years. It's good to see the inclusion of financial literacy, computer science, sexual consent, and world religions, but it still needs so much work to address major gaps.
#Education #Health #MED6288

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[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

#VariantsOfConcern are high here in Alberta, yet so many people not adhering to the restrictions. The need for more effective public health messaging, enforcement, and adherence is important with nice weather and covid fatigue & alert fatigue increasing.
#MED6288

[Canada's CPHO @CPHO_Canada]

To date, ≥ 8,266 #VariantsOfConcern cases (↑1,162 since Mar.25), including 7,725 (↑1,114) B.1.1.7, 272 (↑36) P.1 variants & 269 (↑12) B.1.351 have been reported, with numbers highest in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario & Quebec. https://t.co/IHyBa1lpr8

[Canadian Physiotherapy Association @PhysioCan]

2) The provincial Regulators (Colleges) to immediately suspend the requirement for a completion of the clinical component of the PCE to be eligible for licensure in every province 3/6

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

Today, the CAPR cancelled an already year-long delayed physiotherapy exam to license physios in ���🇦. When talking about quality of care, it's ridiculous to think that by continuously delaying the exam, physios will be able to retain optimal clinical skills.
@PTAlberta

#MED6288

[Bonnie Kaplan PhD, Professor Emerita, U of Calgary @bonnie_kaplan]

Nutrition is the FOUNDATION for our mental and physical health. Isn't that obvious to everyone? It has been known for thousands of years. Why don't our current governments and policy makers make it a top priority?

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

Amendments to Bill C-7 were accepted yesterday, but there is still a long way to go in achieving fair, equitable, timely, and better person-centered care in medical assistance in dying.

#MED6288
#HealthPolicy

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

Recognizing health system failures revealed by #COVID19 encourages restructuring across the health, social and economic sectors.
Maybe a systems thinking approach could be effective? #MED6288

[CTV News @CTVNews]

'We failed the most vulnerable': Dr. Tam's biggest takeaway after a year of COVID-19 https://t.co/HSMpFtloDr

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

A clinic that acknowledges reasons why Indigenous seniors might not access health care services, and has created a culturally appropriate and safe environment for them to get vaccinated 👏👏👏
#EndRacism #healthequity #MED6288

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

The first Alberta COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Indigenous seniors has opened in Calgary. @ChadtwetenCTV https://t.co/YHYjrKGqqH

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

Many people who use drugs face daily challenges due to #stigma. This can make it even harder to ask for help. #Addiction is not a choice. Let’s #EndStigma by showing compassion and support. https://t.co/8LHQWWdTi4
#StopOverdoses

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

I would highly recommend this book to everyone in Disease and Injury Prevention and #MED6288 Policy and Decision Making. It compliments both topics from this week, and provides a first hand perspective of addiction in the Canadian context

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

From The Ashes by Jesse Thistle provides a crucial perspective in the struggle with addiction and health/social services.

"I'd tried accessing treatment before, many times, but [...] there was always some kind of restriction." (p. 222)

Thank you for sharing your story

#MED6288

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

🆕data shows that violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive & starts alarmingly young. Across their lifetime, 1⃣ in 3⃣ 👧🧕👩 are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner.

👉 https://t.co/mvLkJyslpB

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Leaders involved in the 2021 #GenerationEquality Forum have called for bold new global commitments to advance gender equality.

Today, the Action Coalitions of the Forum highlighted the critical steps to ensure a gender-equal future: https://t.co/t1BoFXwtlO

#IWD2021 #COVID19

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

On #InternationalWomensDay , we pay tribute to all those women pushing the boundaries of scientific understanding and safeguarding public health.

👉 https://t.co/hRZKvJo3l7

[Rachel Cowitz @CowitzRachel]

Looking ahead and preparing for many potential outcomes and long-term effects of the pandemic will be important, especially in implementing effective healthy public policies. #MED6288

[Global Health Strategies @GHS]

The #COVID19 pandemic has affected almost everyone in the world, says @WHO's @DrTedros. "That means mass trauma, even bigger than what the 🌎 experienced after WW2... mass trauma affects communities for many years to come so countries have to see it as such & prepare for that."