RN. RNAO Board of Directors - Region #5 (Grey-Bruce, South Simcoe, Muskoka-Huronia-Parry Sound). Health Advocate. Interest in Oncology & Research. Artist.
Today we celebrate two outstanding board members as they complete their terms ✨
Huge thanks to Kathleen Pikaart (Region 8 representative) and Hugo Tam (student board representative) for their leadership, dedication and lasting impact at RNAO. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve given 💙
CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun, President NP Lhamo Dolkar and President elect Sue Le Beau shared their appreciation on behalf of RNAO and the board 🙏
The Nurses’ Health Program (#NHP) is a free program, designed to encourage Ontario nurses to seek treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders that may affect their ability to practise nursing safely.
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@ontarionurses@we_rpn
Thank you to @paulvickersmpp for meeting with @RNAO ‘s Grey-Bruce Chapter members as part of the Queen’s Park on the Road initiative. We appreciate your commitment to advancing nursing priorities to expand and strengthen primary care across our region!
Grey-Bruce Chapter is advancing nursing priorities through Queen’s Park on the Road (QPOR). 👏
RNAO board member Lale Tüner (Region 5) and student nurse Renee Huizinga met with Grey-Bruce MPP Paul Vickers on May 15 as part of RNAO’s QPOR initiative, bringing forward key nursing priorities and solutions.
Thank you to Lale, Renee and the Grey-Bruce Chapter for your leadership and continued advocacy across the region. 🧡
In this @TheHillTimes op-ed, RNAO CEO Dr. @DorisGrinspun urges the federal government to be at the table for an international conference aimed at a just transition away from fossil fuels.
"Canada should not be absent from this search for pathways toward a more secure and healthy, low-carbon future."
Read (paywalled): https://t.co/CglqTC2CiY
#CanPoli #CanHealth #ClimateAction
This #EarthWeek, the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (@CAPE_ACME), the Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (@ocecampaign) and RNAO will hold a press conference on Wednesday April 22 at Queen’s Park.
Doctors and nurses will issue an #EarthDay prescription to the provincial government: Bring back a #ClimatePlan to save lives.
Read our media advisory: https://t.co/FUmW0YMeEm
Following the 2025 safe consumption site closures in Toronto, between April/25-Jan/26 there was an 82% increase in suspected overdose calls received by Toronto EMS. So Ontario - what do you want your ERs doing that could be done elsewhere?
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Thanks Dr. @EdwardVCruz for being part of plotting the moving celebration delivered yesterday by @RNAO Board of Director. I was completely speechless and remain overwhelmed by your individual and collective generousity and that of past presidents. @LhamoDolkar2023@SueLeBeau1 Chii migwetch. Gratitude. merci beaucoup. Gracias a la vida ❤️ 💙
Feb. is #BlackHistoryMonth!
Hear an empowering message from RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun as we honour the legacy, achievements and contributions of Black nurses & communities.
She says the launch of Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Nursing best practice guideline "is transformative achievement for our profession and a moment of pride for RNAO and for all involved."
Watch her full message⬇️
Everyone, read, download and share our BPG: https://t.co/kWCaYTxMiI
@BNLC_RNAO@LhamoDolkar2023@SueLeBeau1@DorisGrinspun #BHM2026 #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
@RNAO Nursing leaders launching the best practice guideline — Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Nursing! @LhamoDolkar2023@DorisGrinspun
Watch the livestream now https://t.co/AmbOsVngn4
In the @TorontoStar, RNAO President & #NP @LhamoDolkar2023@LhamoDolkar2023 and CEO @DorisGrinspun sound the alarm. They say that Premier @fordnation and Health Minister @SylviaJonesMPP have been moving Ontario toward profitization. #Onpoli
For nurses, health care is a universal right, not a business. There is a better path. Ontario can reduce wait times and strengthen equity by reinforcing — not abandoning — the public, not for profit system.
Read the full op-ed: https://t.co/0wXG0cWrsT
https://t.co/H1RXUYPYWt
President Trump's war on #Nursing is oppressive. #NursingNotes
Canadian nurses stand with #USA#nurses & invite all #Nurses in the 🌎 to do the same. Educational preparation, knowledge, and evidence-based compassionate care = Improved clinical and health system outcomes for people.
This is one for the history books. For the first time, assembly members are gathering at RNAO's Home Office in Toronto. Welcome members. This is your space. We hope you enjoy tonight's agenda. It's a chance to learn, network, and see our great space, including a walk through RNAO's museum, a retrospective of 100 years of action and impact. CEO @DorisGrinspun and President-Elect @SueLeBeau1 are getting things started.
📣 Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) in Ontario? Share your journey and impact on nursing in Canada! 🩺
Join our research study via survey, focus group, or interview. Open to RNs, RPNs, retired nurses & nursing students. @RNAO@DorisGrinspun#IENStudy2025#RNAO
#WorldMentalHealthDay is a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health.
This year, @WHO highlights the urgent need to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of individuals affected by humanitarian crises.
➡️RNAO calls everyone to take action:
➡️Read our position statement on the right to health and protection of civilians and health-care workers in Gaza: https://t.co/ctK3dpKxOD
Read our open letter to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney: https://t.co/6YxkPui1u8
➡️Explore RNAO's Crisis Intervention for Adults Using a Trauma-Informed Approach #BPG: https://t.co/vUnWZ43VR0
Nurses stand together for mental health — especially in times of crisis.
#WMHD2025 #WMHDay
@RNAO_MHNIG@chnig_rnao@LhamoDolkar2023@SueLeBeau1@DorisGrinspun
Thrilling workshop in China about @RNAO#BPSO social movement of science and compassion focused on the Transitions in Care and Social Services Guideline. #Champions