Tracie Edward

@tracieedward.bsky.social - retired from work - still a Health & Safety activist. From Windsor, ON.

[Tracie Edward @TracieEdward]

Over 15 years on this site but this is my last post since too many lines have been crossed. I stayed longer than some to access useful information but I will now focus on bluer skies. Holding on to hope and continuing the fight 💙

[MJNabuurs @EmJayNabuurs]

@kprather88 👊🏻 #ReSister

[Iris Gorfinkel, M.D. @DrGorfinkel]

SUNDAY RANT:
I was on call today.

100% of the patients seen had a respiratory infection
...some had COVID-19.

ER's are overwhelmed.
Hospital beds are at 200% capacity.

And yet -
MASKS ARE STILL NOT REQUIRED in primary care settings.

[Dr. Jill Andrew, PhD (she/her) @JILLSLASTWORD]

We @OntarioNDP have called for the REVERSAL of Premier Fords elimination of wastewater testing! Last summer, Ford slashed an inexpensive testing that helped guard us against multiple diseases. Investing in this testing would help keep our communities safe! https://t.co/ariBMUgMKM

[Ashley Winter MD || Urologist @AshleyGWinter]

@DrGorfinkel My newborn son had to briefly go to the NICU after birth (just for a planned test), and there was a hand washing station with lots of signs mandating hand hygiene but no mask requirement and staff not wearing them. How does that protect vulnerable lungs? I almost lost it

[Chandra Pasma @ChandraPasma]

Our education system is in crisis thanks to Doug Ford’s cuts, then the government turns around and blames teachers and education workers for burning out and getting injured on the job. It’s time to show some respect and start funding the system properly. #onted #onpoli

[Piyush Mittal 🇺🇸🇺🇦🟧🌊🌈 @piyushmittal]

A larger crowd showed up today to protest Trump’s presidency than were there for his last inauguration. In cold weather. They didn’t erect gallows, they didn’t break doors and windows. They didn’t smear feces on walls. This is what a peaceful protest looks like.

[OCHU/CUPE @OCHU_Healthcare]

Ontario's hospitals are currently operating at a dangerously high 97.6% bed occupancy rate, well above the optimum 85%. High occupancy compromises patient & staff safety, with delays in admitting patients from ER, increased risk of infections, and higher stress among workers

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

What You Need To Know About #COVID19 Right Now. Experts expect cases to rise again this winter. Here’s the latest on symptoms, treatments and testing. https://t.co/9liNqnbY1x via @nytimeswell

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

‘We think of the body as a map’: People with post-infectious diseases like #LongCOVID sometimes struggle to communicate the debilitating impact of their conditions. But a new technique can help them explain visually, by Theres Lüthi https://t.co/pw9bbrGKFH via @guardian #COVID19

[Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist @CarymaRules]

Music-making collective Marching Disorder jams at anti-Trump rally across from the US Consulate.

#cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania

[David Chiarelli @davidchiarelli]

#Canada51 🍁🖕🍁 Canadians say no 2 Donald #MrTrumpHead, at the January 18th "Together Against Trump!" rally, outside the US Consulate in #Toronto ... 👇

[💜 NB citizen Covid Updates @nb_covid_info]

Absolutely but can we please prioritize schools and daycares ahead of cruise ships!

[TYR Labour Council @torontolabour]

TODAY is the day! Join us for People's Rally Toronto with @UARRToronto, @IWD_TO, Community Solidarity TO, & more. Together against Trump & against hate! Say yes to Affordability, Gender Rights, Immigrants Rights! ✊

⏰ 12PM
📍 361 University Ave

MORE: https://t.co/xXyp2zqDNF

[Jess @MeetJess]

How switching to an N95 mask gives a 75x boost in COVID protection

“N95s are up to 75 times more effective at preventing infection with COVID-19 than surgical masks, according to a study” https://t.co/NOUBsGWnhH

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illnesses remain health risks, especially for older adults and people with other health conditions.

#WearAMask when in health-care facilities to help protect yourself and others. #StaySafe

[Tracie Edward @TracieEdward]

“Marijuana legalization is not associated with an uptick in the percentage of employees consuming cannabis either during or prior to work, according to data provided in a briefing paperby the non-profit research organization Institute for Work & Health.”

[IWH @iwhresearch]

Great summary from @NORML of our recent policy brief on workers' #cannabis use pre-and post-legalization in Canada: https://t.co/I0n0YT9WlQ

[OHCOW @OHCOWclinics]

OHCOW's 2025 Repetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar Series starts on February 7! Learn more about our new speakers and content and register today: https://t.co/s5pEH2OB4p

[IWH @iwhresearch]

Are you living with a chronic health condition & have shared challenges with your co-workers?

Or has a colleague shared their chronic health and work challenges with you?

IWH and @UofT researchers want to hear from you! To be interviewed, email: [email protected]