Heather

Interests in population health, community wellbeing, healthy public policy, #SDOH, health communications, clear language & design, editing . . .

[Dr. Alice 💕 @calirunnerdoc]

The anecdotes of sudden death in young- mid age adults is like nothing I’ve seen in my career as a cardiologist.

At what point does “anecdotal” evidence translate into urgent investigation & consensus documents to empower us to prevent these terrible outcomes?

#MedTwitter

[Heather @heather_sk]

@Fifth_Business @nilikm I’m happy to wear my N95, to help protect myself and others.

[Heather @heather_sk]

Yes. Anything else is ableism and ethically unacceptable in my mind.

[Sask Medical Assoc. @SMA_docs]

Vaccines work (regardless of what you may have heard). Please get vaccinated. Please retweet.
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[Tamara Hinz @hinz_tamara]

Thank you to these health organizations for your education and advocacy. Sad that it has come to this.

@SMA_docs
@SUNnurses
@CPSS_News
@SaskFamilyDocs
@PAS_SK

[Heather @heather_sk]

@JeremySimes Thanks for posting. It's hard to see who all of the organizations are at the bottom.

[Rider fan @GreyCupBound]

A decent thread to help explain "endemic":

When people ask, “When will we get to endemic?”, what they really mean is, “When can we reopen?”, “When can the masks come off?”, “When will COVID be less disruptive?”, and maybe, “What amount of disease and death is acceptable to us?”

[Dr. Alexander Wong @awong37]

Today's wastewater data for Saskatoon is dismal: a 58.5% increase in viral load over last 7 days.

Prince Albert? 358% increase.

North Battleford? 319% increase.

So no signs of peak yet in 2 big #SK cities. BIG increases in 'rural' #SK.

LONG road ahead w/ Omicron in #SK.

[Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel]

We have reached a "watershed" in Saskatchewan in which a Premier with a farming background is claiming that his interpretation of the scientific COVID data is more valid than that of all medical experts. @picardonhealth @awong37 @KatharineSmart @CPHO_Canada @SMA_docs

[Heather @heather_sk]

@schmutzie @CarlaMeckelborg For sure, to say the least.

[Heather @heather_sk]

@schmutzie @CarlaMeckelborg I can see that, although it seems like it’s been made pretty clear via the media that we are behind other provinces.

[Jo Boots @Jo_BootsBoots]

As a teacher, I spend the entirety of my classes in a mask. I can speak loudly and clearly enough for all of my students to hear. I see absolutely no reason @PremierScottMoe & Merriman need to take their masks off to speak to the press except to blow their little dog whistles.

[Heather @heather_sk]

@schmutzie @CarlaMeckelborg If it is purposeful, is it because they think we won’t notice? Do they underestimate the people of SK that much? It feels insulting actually.

[Dr. Alexander Wong @awong37]

As Saskatchewan teachers, kids, HCWs, first responders are ALL being mowed down by COVID, #SK bars & nightclubs STILL at 100% capacity.

We're prioritizing the comfort & convenience of privileged adults OVER the health of our citizens.

Ethically, there's NO WAY to justify that.

[Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel]

Today I am also calling upon my fellow citizens to pay attention to how the Minister's action may ultimately erode the quality of healthcare you may receive. If the integrity of our publicly funded healthcare system is eroded, we will all suffer! (21/21)

[Sask Medical Assoc. @SMA_docs]

Have concerns about getting a #COVID19vaccination? Talk them over with your doctor. They’re here to listen, without judgment, and answer all your questions.

[Thread Reader App @threadreaderapp]

@ayoubdangor Hola, please find the unroll here: As a Saskatchewan citizen I invested an enormous amount of time &… https://t.co/Rajr2L8cHh Enjoy :) 🤖

[Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel]

The SHA Board selected Scott Livingstone as its inaugural CEO. Trained as a pharmacist, Scott had served as the CEO of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency prior to his appointment as SHA CEO. I have always had & still have a very high regard for Scott's leadership (10/21)

[Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel]

As a Saskatchewan citizen I invested an enormous amount of time & energy into the process that culminated in the creation of the SHA. I am deeply concerned about some of the things that are currently happening at the SHA. I believe all citizens should be concerned (1/21)

[Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel]

I am thankful that Dr. Shahab kept his KN95 mask on throughout the time he was in the Radio Room with @PremierScottMoe . Hopefully, in future. Premier Moe will wear a KN95 mask and keep it n while speaking - they make a difference!