USask GAAC

Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee, Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

This year, @SMSS_SK med students added to the call for better mental health supports for children and youth. We are encouraged to see targeted funding for these services in the 2018 Budget, including piloting of a Mental Health Capacity Building in schools initiative. https://t.co/cCJj3Wt70e

[Regina Leader-Post @leaderpost]

Medical students raise concerns about mental health crisis with MLAs https://t.co/TIE8ATBVVz

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Last year, USask medical students added our voice to growing number of organizations calling for better HIV care. We made universal antiretroviral drug therapy... https://t.co/l1IQW7b2eC

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

2/ While we acknowledge that much work remains to be done in areas around mental health, addictions and harm reduction services, we are encouraged by this announcement and look forward to continued conversation on the issue.

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

@SMSS_SK students @alijoywhite and @olifriesen were present at the SK #Budget2018 release today, as the government announced universal coverage of HIV medications- an issue the SMSS advocated for last year. #HowWeAdvocate

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

"In this time and place in the world, we should be doing better than this. And we're not."... https://t.co/YA8jxhD8VI

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Canada remains the only country with universal medicare that does not also cover prescription medications.... https://t.co/KeJGH1Q53t

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

In BC, only 1/3 of new patients on methadone are still on treatment 12 months later. The BOOST Collaborative aims... https://t.co/73cpMaWSch

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

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[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

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[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 9th, 7-9pm, Roxy Theatre!

Join Andre Picard, Dr. Ryan Meili, and Dr.... https://t.co/BGMiSpchsW

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Positive news today as the provincial government backtracks on the proposed cuts to community based organizations... https://t.co/LnYhiKsMk8

[Ontario Med Students @OMSAofficial]

A petition is being brought forward to the House of Commons calling for a National Pharmacare Strategy. Sign here: https://t.co/gEGPX6QV3L

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Check out the speaker lineup for the Closing the Gap Conference.
Live streaming in Saskatoon, Saturday April... https://t.co/cEWmlBW8Gn

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Last day to register for the HIPP Conference: Beyond the Bedside. Top-notch speakers, and open to everyone!... https://t.co/Q0oAoNt9OP

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Check out this FREE conference on March 15th! Featuring some of Canada's most exciting leaders in health care and... https://t.co/kG54D43nBg

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

"It is reasonable for individual physicians and nurses to declare a conscientious objection and not participate... https://t.co/dyaQ3ve79y

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

It's time for Canada to take action on the growing opioid crisis. Here's hoping the federal government critically... https://t.co/kU0UMszmIM

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

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[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "Taking the Pulse: Spotlight on the CoM Political Advocacy Reps" https://t.co/lo5xy87E6Q

[USask GAAC @GAAC_SMSS]

Update on voting eligibility for Saskatoon Civic Elections
*** IF YOU ARE A STUDENT, YOU ONLY NEED TO BE A... https://t.co/mgV0zGe4Na