Charging patients for access goes against the principles of Canada Health Act, but is symptomatic of the pressures amid the crisis facing family doctors. Sustained investment into family medicine is crucial to ensuring accessible care for patients.
@Danabbie1@RachelNotley Try starting with a temporary employment agency (there are several in urban centres) - they'll only send you for work you're able to do! While work might be inconsistent at first, I know several folks whose temp assignments through these agencies have turned into job offers.
Great to catch up with teacher Dan Nelles, who ran for us in Airdrie-East in the recent campaign. @NellesNDP
We will keep building and continue to connect with Airdrie residents about the issues that matter to them.
Thanks for all you have done and will continue to do, Dan!
My goodness, Nose Creek Park in Airdrie is a lovely space!
@AmandaChapman and I were proud to be here today to call for better supports in classrooms for student with disabilities.
And this lovely Pride sidewalk was a delight to find! #ableg#pride#abed
A couple of folks replied to my earlier tweet more or less saying "just go to a walk-in". The simple fact is that public health has better outcomes when you have consistent care. Especially when you have chronic/ongoing conditions. FAMILY DOCTORS MATTER. #abhealth#Airdrie
I've been saying for months that Airdronians are having difficulty finding a family doctor. I'm now one of those people: our doc is closing her practice. There are zero docs accepting new patients in #Airdrie. My family of seven is in trouble. 😭 What's the UCP's plan? 🤷🏻♂️
Now is not the time to let up. Now is the time to STEP UP. To do the work that has been asked of us.
We’re pleased that we will be welcoming 15 more MLAs who will form part of the largest Opposition this province has ever seen.
To our candidates—congratulations on your campaigns, successful or not. You have all demonstrated tremendous leadership. 🧡
To our volunteers: we cannot thank you enough. Your commitment, hard work, and countless hours of effort have been the backbone of our campaign. 🧵
#abndp