Henry Siu

[GC Newsroom @NewsroomGC]

Today, the Government of Canada announced up to $500,000 in additional funding to support the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care’s to expedite the update of the breast cancer screening guideline.
https://t.co/SNJIgK2MmP

[Jean-Yves Duclos @jyduclos]

With 12% of women in 🇨🇦 expected to be diagnosed with #breastcancer in their lifetime, having breast cancer screening guidelines that are based on the latest science is essential. We support @cantaskforce expedited review process to release the draft guideline this fall.

[McMaster Family Med @McMasterFamMed]

Dr. Henry Siu (@hsiu2011) presenting to @PoETinLTC stakeholders this morning. In partnership with @OslerHealth, the PoET project is leading cultural change in LTC by honouring residents’ wishes, values and beliefs. Learn more at https://t.co/zh8Pyiq9pi

[McMaster Family Med @McMasterFamMed]

Congratulations to @SarahCKinzie and @BellDramanda for being awarded the 2022 CAME Certificate of Merit Award.

@cameacem promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools.

Well deserved recognition!

[McMaster Family Med @McMasterFamMed]

Join us in congratulating Dr. Cathy Risdon (@risdonc) on her appointment to Chair of @McMasterFamMed!

In this role, she will continue to be a strong advocate for patients, a new generation of family physicians and primary care research. https://t.co/53YRkQPtj3 #BrighterWorld

[McMaster Family Med @McMasterFamMed]

Advance serious illness planning is about communicating values, goals & wishes—it can reduce stress & anxiety loved ones feel if asked to make decisions about your medical care when you can’t. Research led by @mhoward101 shows @plan_well_guide can help https://t.co/9E1hq09s4u

[SFHC @stonechurchfhc]

We are devastated to share the tragic news of the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Dr. Ainsley Moore. Dr. Moore was an integral part of our clinic and @McMasterFamMed for many years and will be missed immensely. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

[McMaster Family Med @McMasterFamMed]

We are seeking a Research Associate with expertise in a broad range of experience in health research methodologies & primary care. Candidate will join TAPER program, coach & consult w/ clinical faculty. Visit https://t.co/x6PrPlZCOi & look for job #38564. Apply by June 24.

[Continuing Professional Development, McMaster U @McMasterCPD]

What an incredible day at this virtual event #careofElderlyCPD Thanks to everyone for participating! Amazing take home messages. Sign-up for email updates to hear about the next event: https://t.co/xWifpshz08 @MacCareElderly

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

Thank you to our sponsors! Without their support we could not have brought together almost 400 clinicians from across Ontario and from almost every province : @ThriveGroupSS (Platinum) @Amgen (Gold) @BMSnews & @PfizerCA (Silver) @ @DementiaAlzh @mcmtextbook

[Dr. Rhonda Collins(she/her/hers) @DrRhondaCollins]

Happy to hear @DougOliver19 at @MacCareElderly discussing how we can improve quality of life for people in the community living with dementia. Dr. Oliver was one of my great mentors.

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

What an incredible closing session by @DougOliver19 . A heartfelt, honest presentation on the "Challenges of managing dementia in the community" with countless evidence-based, simple and easy ways to improve the experience of those with dementia. #careofElderlyCPD

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

So many excited questions and comments of support for "The right setting for care: innovations for older adults in the community and LTC" by Dr. Kamal Shankardass, @Jen_A_Burgess @DrPanju #careofElderlyCPD

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

Thank you Jennifer Morritt, Drs. Pat Smith and Sandy Kane-Corriveau for sharing the changes in MAiD legislation and the role of the care team through this journey.

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

Great talk by Dr. Tejal Patel on over the counter medications and cannabis. Such a great review of the evidence as well as practical steps on how to talk to people about these treatment options #careofElderlyCPD

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

Thank you Dr. Micheline Gagnon from @STJOESHAMILTON & @SJVillaFdn for sharing very practical and pharmacologic ways of managing severe responsive behaviours in LTC. #careofElderlyCPD

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

Thank you @PeterLinMD for explaining so many complicated themes about #COVID19 in a much more accessible way. Amazing diagrams and catchy take home messages. #careofElderlyCPD

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

"The gentle art of deprescribing" by @DeeMangin - probably the best title for this topic we've ever seen. Very excited to hear more about your amazing approach. #careofElderlyCPD

[Care of the Elderly @MacCareElderly]

We're reviewing the bios and introductions for our speaker - quite an impressive group including @PeterLinMD @DeeMangin Drs. M Gagnon, T Patel, P Smith, S Corriveau, J Morritt, K Shankardass, @Jen_A_Burgess @DrPanju and @DougOliver19