Did you know: faith-based hospitals are publicly funded, but religiously-oriented, upholding discriminatory policies that restrict access to surgical contraception and gender-affirming surgeries. Check out our petition to end this in Kingston, ON: https://t.co/EWOXFtWh9W
In honour of pride month, it’s important to recognize that performative inclusivity by corporations and institutions are often contradicted by allowing outdated policies that discriminate against the LGBTQ2S+ community to exist. Read our article here: https://t.co/SsoUj59gWa
Congratulations to medical students on their first-round matches today! Matching is a major milestone, and @OntariosDoctors recognizes the dedication it takes to get here. #CaRMSMatch 🧵
So far, we have garnered over 500 signatures from across the country, but still encourage more to support our demand for change. Link to petition here: https://t.co/EWOXFtWh9W
Another Op-Ed I wrote highlighting KHSC’s policies restricting access to gynaecological procedures at HDH. This is not an issue unique to Kingston— faith-based health institutions across Canada are practicing the same way. See below! https://t.co/3ytTHjlkCw
Thank you @queensjournal for highlighting our petition to improve access to gynecologic surgeries at KHSC as a leading story in this weeks article! https://t.co/97k437zgvk
Did you know: faith-based hospitals are publicly funded, but religiously-oriented, upholding discriminatory policies that restrict access to surgical contraception and gender-affirming surgeries. Check out our petition to end this in Kingston, ON: https://t.co/EWOXFtWh9W
@lclkrist @actioncanada Great question— folks have previously asked KHSC to address this policy but unfortunately this hasn’t led to any changes. We’re now addressing this to senior leadership at Queen’s to gather support from medical education, but the petition itself can be signed by anyone!