Geriatrician, Med Director NESGC @HSN Sudbury & Community Paramedic LTC. Builds geriatric care across NE ON. Proud mom of 3 boys. Order of Ontario Recipient.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Borrie for winning the @SchulichMedDent Faculty Mentorship Award! So glad Drs Clarke (@northgeridoc) and Peel (@RuralGeriDoc) could join us as contributors to Dr. Borrie’s nomination
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So proud to attend @NE_SGC@HSN_Sudbury @PGLO_Geriatrics introduction to regional common on-boarding for clinicians providing geriatric care across the continuum as part of new @OntarioHealthOH ALC strategy investments…amazing participation from across the NE @northgeridoc
🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to the team at the @NE_SGC as they’ve recently been awarded twice for their exemplary work in the community, and for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic! Read more at https://t.co/YZh1xJpY0x
This assignment was recommended by Dr. Stewart at @queensu. Students were asked to identify why the myth is harmful, use evidence to discuss why they are untrue and suggest ways to combat it. Here are a few examples: 2/7
Ontario health care advocates launch a constitutional challenge against a controversial law that allows some elderly hospital patients to be forced into nursing homes they didn't choose, far from home. We speak to @DrSamirSinha about the impact of the law.
https://t.co/qpfCZtRdhJ
So proud to be at ALC improvement event, with front line clinicians, managers and directors committed to excellence in seniors care across our community @HSN_Sudbury @NE_SGC
#ROSATeam's @GodarSebillotte @nadiasourial@IsabelleVedel arepresenting at the Geriatric #refresherday2022 today at @thenosm on the role of primary care in avoiding sub-acute ED visits for older adults with dementia! Thank you to everyone tuning in & have a great refresher day!
Thank you, Tammy Whalen: Being compassionate does not make us fatigued. Being compassionate provides happiness, it is what makes us human. NOT looking after ourselves while looking after others, makes us fatigued #empathicstrain#empathicdistress@NESGC#refresherday2022
Thank you Mark Lachmann @PGLO_Geriatrics Teams matter, especially in #geriatrics: their work is valuable, they are specialists, and every role essential. So important: getting to know our patients is key to developing a collaborative care plan. #refresherday2022@NESGC
Thank you @PGLO_Geriatrics for highlighting the need for better systems and more treatment for seniors. Fact: “we need to adjust the care plan for a person with frailty an average of 4 times per year” @NE_SGC @HSN_Sudbury #refresherday2022
Let’s kick it off!! Can’t wait for #refresherday2022 with @NE_SGC @HSN and teams and experts across the NE and Ontario. New record: 306 participants!
NEW REPORT! Why does Canada, one of the wealthiest, stable countries in the world fail so profoundly in #dementia care? Learn more at @CanAgeSeniors report here: https://t.co/cZRUlSGdjp
Thrilled to see these two videos from @theGEDC and @AARP on simple things we can do to improve the care of persons with delirium & dementia in our Emergency Depts. https://t.co/WWiqALmTP8 and https://t.co/Si7ddvqYUR. Relevant to all staff members in the ED -MDs and RNs and more