Dr. Robin Johnson

Mom, Carrier-Chilcotin OBGYN in Prince George, BC, and 🏳️‍🌈 ally. She/her. Opinions my own and not medical advice.

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@FionaMattatall 💀

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

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[Dr. Alika Lafontaine MD @AlikaMD]

When I was inducted as @CMA_Docs' first Indigenous President, my mom reminded me that I needed to “own my power” and embrace the belief that I could help make health systems better. I had a responsibility to the people who’d cleared the path before me to live up to their expectations.

The CMA’s recent announcement of an apology process, focused on the harm the health care system has caused Indigenous Peoples, is a needed step on the path of reconciliation.

Today, on Indigenous People’s Day, I want to recognize the importance of this apology process, and celebrate those who have worked tirelessly to lay a path to today. Our next steps will be heavy. The harm to Indigenous patients, families and communities is real. Together we can bear the weight of each step, remembering that the progress we make is achieved together.

[Dr. Fiona Mattatall 🪩🇨🇦 @FionaMattatall]

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[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@FionaMattatall @fourdogsranch I remember popcorn and pillows in our hospital’s conference room! The original show was CREEPY. And you made me watch Rosemary’s Baby which I’ll never come back from. Still traumatized!

[Keira’s Law 🇨🇦 @forlittlekeira]

Keira, your bill passed tonight!! ❤️ 🇨🇦 #C233 #KeirasLaw #endVAW #coercivecontrol #educatejudges #Canpoli

[@realSarahPolley (she/her) @realsarahpolley]

My eleven-year-old swung low for April Fools Day this year. #AprilFoolsDay

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@SukhmeetSachal @SchulichMedDent @UBCmedicine @UBCNMP_unbc Amazing! Congrats!

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@darrenhailes @UBCmedicine Hi! They were handed out to UBC faculty at my site/hospital- usually the department admin staff have some. Proud to be 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 ally

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

Love my new UBC pin. My pronouns are She/her. All dressed up at work now! #inclusivity #MedEd #yesthosearecoffeebeansonmyscrubhat @UBCmedicine

[Don Wilson @heiltsuk_paleo]

Been interacting with posts about pain management with IUD insertion. As a gynecologist who routinely offers this here are some practical tips. A 🧵:

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@FionaMattatall This is me clearing my desk off, before vacay

[Angel Gómez-Cintrón, MD, MPH @skeletalrad]

Years ago when I was a radiology resident I questioned an OB GYN for ordering a CT on a pregnant patient. I wondered why there was no concern for irradiating the fetus, for which the OB GYN simply responded: “No mother, no baby”.

Learned an important lesson that day.

[Dr Ruth Mitchell (she/her/ella) @drruthmitchell]

When your next level brilliant medical student gets accepted to #neurosurgery training. Celine Hounjet will be Canada’s first Indigenous woman neurosurgeon. Welcome to neurosurgery, Celine, we’ve been waiting for you. #ScalpelSisters #ILookLikeASurgeon

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@FionaMattatall Sign me up!

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@laurenkplaw Try compression stockings- I needed these till I was the surgeon so there’s still a chance this reaction is transient. Also all the advice above is 👌

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@placentadoc Just here to tweet I’m sending healing thoughts to you and your family

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

Anyone in northern BC want to give their voice for this project?

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@FionaMattatall 😭🥺🤗 my fave: The scene with her parents trying to give “the talk”

[Dr. Robin Johnson @RobinlvRobin]

@heiltsuk_paleo Love this ☝️#frontlinemedicalcare #indigenousphysicians #ILookLikeASurgeon