@PEACEWORLD22@Steelrubber1@nationalpost No. That isnt how it has worked in many countries. The Private sector takes most of the clinicians and reduces the pool available for the public sector. The only people who get convenient healthcare are the wealthy. The public system further declines.
Dr. David Kuhl presenting on Visiting Resiliency at the @BC_EHS Community Paramedicine 2018 Training Program. A great presentation on understanding ourselves and self reflection.
NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES - SOME WEAR GREEN RIBBONS!!
Become a hero in your local community and fight for changes in mental health services, perception and care. The first thing to do is to learn all you can about mental illness and recovery! Information is power!
Canada Post releases new stamp recognizing the skills, service and personal sacrifices of #Canadian#Paramedics. PAC is proud to have worked with Canada Post in the stamps design. https://t.co/Kg3Tkp5Rhm …
#Depression is sometimes referred to as the "Black Dog". Just like a real dog, it needs to be embraced, understood, taught new tricks and ultimately brought to heel. If you are in difficulty, never be afraid to ask for help. There is absolutely no shame in doing so. #LetsTalk
We saw a decrease in potential overdose and poisoning calls this week.
Paramedics and dispatchers responded to 298 calls across BC this week - compared to 393 the week before.
“We are escalating our response, not just to prevent overdose deaths today, but to get at the very heart of the crisis so that no one has to lose another loved one.” - Minister Judy Darcy. https://t.co/yMY9vSF77m #StopOverdose
Getting care or toughing it out? John @MensHealthUBC and Gloria @CBCGloria on BC Almanac discuss men's habit of putting off self care - start at 25:38. https://t.co/oK2CBsP8Zv