UofAMedGAAC

University of Alberta Medical Students’ Association’s (MSA) Government Affairs & Advocacy Committee (GAAC). Contact us at [email protected]

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Today's the day - 2021 Political Advocacy Day is here! Today, Alberta medical students will be coming together to meet with MLA's, and advocate for greater attention to addressing #HealthcareWorkerBurnout. #ABPoli #ableg #ABHealth #MedTwitter @UCalgaryGAAC

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

For those interested: #MedStudent ask/call to action on behalf of all #ABHealthLearners sent to @AHS_media and MOH. Context: learner colleagues in neighbouring provinces are being vaccinated and doing the vaccinating to help with #COVIDVaccine #rollout @JanisIrwin @RachelNotley

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

#MDstudents of AB sent an ask to @AHS_media @shandro for all HC learners serving within high risk HC teams to be prioritized to receive the #COVID19Vaccine as per fed guidance and the practice of most other prov. Keep patients safe and HC teams healthy! @JanisIrwin @RachelNotley

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

#Medstudent body of #Alberta comes together to #advocate for #COVIDVaccination alongside their #AtRisk #HealthCareTeams to preserve #PatientSaftey @CBCCalgary @CBCEdmonton @edmontonjournal @calgaryherald @CTVCalgary @ctvedmonton @GlobalCalgary @GlobalEdmonton @MedicineHatNews

[Michelle Louie @MichellekLouie]

Thank you to @abndpcaucus members for meeting with medical students today to discuss #Bill30 and #ABHealthCare. We had a very productive meeting and look forward to continuing to work together to ensure quality healthcare remains accessible in Alberta! #ABPoli #ABLeg #MedTwitter

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Appreciate MLA @ThomasDangAB listening to the medical students' voice on the Health Statutes Amendment Act #Bill30 Advocating for patient safety and quality of care. #medicine #alberta #abpoli Thank you!

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

It has been exciting day with lots of meetings with MLAs on the Health Statutes Amendment Act in AB. #abpoli #abhealth #medicine #advocacy

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

Thank you @roger4LivMac MLA Roger Reid for your time and conversation today around #Bill30 and #ABHealthCare. #MedStudents of #Alberta appreciate having a voice about these important #HealthCare issues.

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Appreciate Minister @shandro taking the time to meet with medical students to discuss the Health Statutes Amendment Act and how it will impact the future of healthcare #medicine #abpoli #Alberta #AbLeg #abhealth

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

So pleased to have had the opportunity to meet with @shandro about #Bill30 and #ABHealth The goal of #advocacy by #MedicalStudents is to gain clarity around how it will impact #PublicHealth #medicine #ABPoli #ABLeg very productive and positive meeting! More to come! Thank you!

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

So excited that MLAs are taking the time today to meet with #MedicalStudent of #Alberta to discuss the future of #HealthCare in our province. #AbLeg #abpoli #abhealth gearing up for the next meeting! @uofamedGAAC

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Alberta medical students gearing up for meeting with MLAs to discuss the future of healthcare in AB. Grateful for MLAs' time and attention. #abpoli #abhealth #medicine #Alberta

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Appreciate @Albertadoctors and @AbForward for an informative and engaging practice session in advance of our Political Advocacy Day on Dec 7. #advocacy #medicine #MedTwitter #abhealth

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

An informative information and practice session ahead of our Political Action Day! Thank you @Albertadoctors and @AbForward along with @UofAMSA @yycMDs for the support for our #MedStudentTwitter #Advocates

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

The @yycMDs CSMA & @UCalgaryGAAC stands with AUPE workers-striking in opposition to the AB gov cutting 11K jobs #abpoli #abhealth

We support the @_AUPE_ and allied HP teams. We understand the importance of their roles in our success as students and future MDs. #IStandWithAUPE

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

UofAMedGAAC supports AUPE’s fight against the Alberta government’s 11k job cuts. As future MDs, we stand in solidarity with our frontline workers who are an integral part of our healthcare system.

#Abhealth, #Abeconomy, #Abworkers

[UCalgary GAAC @UCalgaryGAAC]

Today, 60+ medical students from @UCalgaryMed and @UofAMSA will be going to the Legislature to discuss Bill 21 and it's impacts on healthcare. Thank you @Albertadoctors and @CMA_Docs for the training and support!

@uofamedGAAC
@Alberta_UCP @albertaNDP

#abpoli #ableg

[Yipeng Ge 葛义朋 @yipengGe]

On Feb 4, today, over 75 @CFMSFEMC medical students met with over 55 Members of Parliament to discuss #SeniorsCare and aging for the #CFMSDayOfAction. They are health care leaders for today, and tomorrow.

[Yipeng Ge 葛义朋 @yipengGe]

Thank you to our guiding voices, our compassionate leaders, our respected colleagues that value our energy and work. Thank you for coming to help @CFMSFEMC with our #SeniorsCare 🇨🇦 #CFMSDayofAction Thank you.

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Had a great meeting with the senior issues manager for the prairies on the subject of #SeniorsCare for #CFMSDayofAction

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Thank you @kenthehr for the wonderful opportunity to meet today to discuss the @CFMSFEMC Asks to improve #SeniorCare in 🇨🇦! #HowWeAdvocate #CFMSDayofAction

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

Great meeting today with @ziad_aboultaif to talk about @CFMSFEMC strategies on #SeniorCare and aging with the #CFMSDayofAction Healthy aging helps foster healthier communities for all #NationalSeniorsStrategy

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

@CFMSFEMC

[UofAMedGAAC @uofamedGAAC]

U of A delegates met with MP @jeneroux this morning to advocate for #SeniorsCare in Edmonton. There was a lot of great discussion had! #CFMSDayofAction #ThisIsHowWeAdvocate