Yesterday, because of the help of eleven schools in the Louis Riel School Division, we received a donation of 10,000 hygiene items!
Thank you for helping fill this urgent need for members of the community. Your donation will make a HUGE difference 😊
Will you be in a rural or Northern community this weekend?
Be aware: More ERs than ever are experiencing closures.
Doctors want to ensure you can find care when needed:
➡️Plan ahead
➡️Know how to call for help
➡️Check RHA ER schedules
🔗Learn more at https://t.co/VwNjc4S55J
Today is National Indigenous Peoples' Day & we are proud to unveil a new Indigenous Logo. It visually reinforces our support for Indigenous physicians, medical learners, patients & communities and our commitment to reconciliation.
Learn more below 👇
As Ukrainians arrive in Manitoba, we thank all the doctors who have offered to provide medical care & support.
We also appreciate @sbh_winnipeg physician Dr. @TamaraMcColl’s work in Ukraine providing medical relief.
Watch to see her experience in 🇺🇦
📺 https://t.co/917I1JSHOH
Please consider donating to our fundraiser through @WHO to support providing urgent health care to people in Ukraine and those who have fled to neighbouring countries.
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https://t.co/Ap2Rkvn4HG
Today marks two long years since the @WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
This pandemic has affected everyone in Manitoba, and physicians want to take a moment today to acknowledge and reflect on those impacts, and to look ahead.
Read our 🧵below. 1/6
Today marks two long years since the @WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
This pandemic has affected everyone in Manitoba, and physicians want to take a moment today to acknowledge and reflect on those impacts, and to look ahead.
Read our 🧵below. 1/6
Over half of Manitobans have risk factors that can make them more vulnerable to severe illness or death from COVID-19... And COVID is still circulating widely.
Can you spot them all?
Don't assume.
Protect those around you.
Learn more at https://t.co/gL2vgxF9DN.
Reconnecting with family and friends as the Omicron wave fades?
Remember: COVID is a Socially Transmitted Disease. The virus is still with us and it spreads in social situations.
Consider the risks and take steps to reconnect wisely. Find our how at https://t.co/gL2vgxF9DN
We’ve received thousands of questions on the Geneva Conventions.
So, we’re going to break down the rules of war you need to know right now.
All states have signed these – and are legally obligated to follow them.
Thread 👇
We are hosting a WRHA COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, February 24th. For our students starting at 1:00 and other members of the community starting at 3:45, in the Library Learning Commons.
"If I can do it, you can do it!"
Julianna was happy and relieved to get her second dose today of the COVID-19 vaccine. Thanks to Dr. @CBradshaw1425 for fitting us in during the @DoctorsManitoba VAX-A-THON! https://t.co/4nMrp0aaAl
Lots of fair questions about #COVID19 case counts today, with more fully vaxxed testing positive.
Consider this:
1⃣ Today's an anomaly. Most days there are more unvaccinated cases.
2⃣ Size of population. 76/1M fully vaxxed is much less than 70/330K unvaxxed.
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Still not sure about the COVID vaccines? You're not alone. It's natural to have questions.
Join one of our Vaccine Town Halls next week so you can get answers you can trust from doctors.
Find details, submit questions, sign up for reminders & tune in at https://t.co/i0QWJbqcx4