Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃

Chief, Emergency Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health Centre @unityhealthto|Assistant Prof @uoftmedicine|Proud partner and Mom|Figure skater|She/her|Tweets are my own

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

@toalphaed Hi @toalphaed please come over to BlueSky!

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

I’ve enjoyed Twitter, but it’s time to go. I’m not deleting this profile, but come find me @bluesky @joan.fc.bsky.social

[ALPHA Education @toalphaed]

In 2024, the city of Ottawa declared Nov 7 as Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day to recognize the contributions of Chinese workers on the Canadian Pacific Railway.

We join Ottawa & @ChineseRailroad in honouring this oft-forgotten #CanadianHistory.

#representation #equity

[Ian Hanomansing @ianhanomansing]

Sunday on Checkup, we're revisiting an ongoing, important issue: how are Emergency Department wait times affecting you? Whether you're a patient, family member or work at a hospital, consider callinf or replying. In the last 45, we'll switch to bike lanes. Lots to talk about.

[tré easton @treeaston]

my god. just…my god.

[Raghu Venugopal MD @raghu_venugopal]

ER doc here: all Ontarians should ignore Premier Ford's wild statement on ER use. It's enshrined in our society that patients define emergencies. Not MDs. Not Premiers. We rely on the public's judgement. I am appalled by Premier Ford. @ColinDMello @fordnation @SylviaJonesMPP

[Raghu Venugopal MD @raghu_venugopal]

An important message from Canada’s ER doctors that blaming patients for seeking ER care is never the answer and getting admitted patients up to the hospitals wards is always the answer. @CAEP_Docs

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Reinforcing the message that patients should seek care in the Emergency Department whenever you feel our services are necessary. @CAEP_Docs @OntariosDoctors

[CAEP @CAEP_Docs]

It's time once again to remind everyone that emergency department (ED) crowding is not due to low acuity visits. ED crowding is due to hospital crowding and the inability to move admitted patients to the floors. Emergency Physicians can handle busy. It's crowding that kills.

[St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation @StJoesFdnTO]

Nurse Melanie York is a compassionate professionals at St. Joe’s who dedicates herself to improving care for older adults. Your support helps St. Joe’s provide specialized care for older adults.
https://t.co/dfc8K4CNPe
#SeniorsCare #HealthcareSupport

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Great article by my colleague…thanks @raghu_venugopal for your observations and for all that you do for our patients and our health care system

[Raghu Venugopal MD @raghu_venugopal]

My view as an ER doc in @HealthyDebate - beyond nihilistic headlines, much good goes unnoticed. A fulsome reality is there are successes leading to healthier and longer lives – even in my chaotic specialty part of Canada's publicly funded health system.
https://t.co/7sMOHiQOFx

[John O'Connell @jdpoc]

Jesus, this advert hits hard.

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Mind blown…thank you!

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Congrats @janephilpott and great news for Ontarians…a challenging task to be sure, and can’t think of a better person to tackle this

[Jane Philpott @janephilpott]

As of Dec 1 I’m taking a role with Ontario Public Service to chair a small but mighty team tasked with primary care reform, to make sure everyone in Ontario is attached to a family doctor or NP providing ongoing comprehensive care in a publicly funded team https://t.co/gdVpNYhZ3O

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Enjoying @bennygreb Brass Band at Hebebuhne tonight…Hamburg does not disappoint!

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Colleagues that play together stay together 🇨🇦@EMUofT

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Didn’t even know this was on my bucket list, but polar dip in a Danish Fjord is ✅

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Canadian 🇨🇦 section of ⁦@EuropSocEM⁩ doing field work in Rømø on sustainable oyster harvesting while mitigating the risk of vibriosis #EUSEM2024

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Canadian section of @EuropSocEM #EUSEM2024 meeting to discuss differences in nutritional requirements of EM physicians. Thanks to Dr. Mats Lindbergh at Sygehus Sønderjylland for the amazing tour of your ED!

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

Cool trip to Rungsted Kyst to see Karen Blixen’s home…thanks @MarjoJuntunenNielsen for your warm hospitality!

[Joan Cheng 鄭 瓊𤥃 @JoanFC]

2nd meeting of the Canadian section of #EUSEM2024 ⁦@EuropSocEM⁩ on a boat to debate the pronunciation of about/aboot/aboat