Vichy Liyanage

Medical writer ▪︎ Academic Research Administrator
Views expressed are my own.

[Diabetic Medicine Wiley @diabmedwiley]

Impact of a Modified Screening Approach During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diagnosis and Outcomes of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Population-Level Analysis of 90,518 Pregnant Women by Vichy Liyanage et al.

🔗https://t.co/l2mijiq34I

#diabetes #diabetesinpregnancy #pregnancy

[Canadian VIGOUR Centre @CVC_UAlberta]

Today the CVC team took part in #WearRedCanada to raise awareness for women's heart health in Canada. Heart disease is on the rise and is the leading cause of death for women worldwide.

Learn more: https://t.co/2l45VEH2SD

#HerHeartMatters #HeartMonth @UAlberta_FoMD

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Happy #NationalChildDay

[CanFASD Research Network @CanFASD]

Happy #NationalChildDay! Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. But children with #FASD need specialized supports and services in order to succeed.

Learn more: https://t.co/5B6exC9Fwi

#TowardsHealthyOutcomes

[CanFASD Research Network @CanFASD]

CanFASD researchers published in ACER.

A systematic review of interventions to improve mental health and substance use outcomes for individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD.

Available open-access 👉 https://t.co/67rDuObkE6

#FASD #Research #Alcohol #MentalHealth

[FASD Ottawa @FASDOttawa]

Covid-19 Threatens People With Intellectual and Developmental Challenges - The New York Times https://t.co/gDS9F7zG9L

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Like to get a tattoo?
@BoyleStreet #BoyleStreetAmbassador
#tattoo #plshurtme #MentalHealthMatters

[Boyle Street Community Services @BoyleStreet]

Thinking about treating yourself to a tattoo this holiday? All tattoos done on Sunday at PLZ HURT ME will support our mental wellness program. Check out their work at https://t.co/ekOPFNzDgK and we'll see you Sunday! #Yeg #BoyleStreetAmbassador

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

@BoyleStreet Cool! I always wanted to get a tattoo...

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

@BoyleStreet has been contributing to #homelessnessesearch in Canada for decades. A #qualitativeresearch done in 2006 which provided insight into homelessness & #barriers to #housing.
https://t.co/eFRURxz7uI
#BoyleStreetAmbassador #BoyleStreetResearch

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Interesting blog on over representation of #indigenous peoples among those experiencing #homelessness in Canada.

In Edmonton, AB, @BoyleStreet is a major organization that fights to end #homelessness in #yeg.
#BoyleStreetAmbassador

https://t.co/eM0bPUPru2

[CanFASD Research Network @CanFASD]

Its National Addictions Awareness Week #NAAW! This year’s theme is #StigmaEndsWithMe

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

How #indigenous cultural ways can be adopted to our today's living, "living in circle" facing the struggles and troubles come our way by ourselves..
#indigenousways #reconciliation

https://t.co/UzdLcXIC5s

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

A great training experience at the @cssalberta, for the welcome home program. Excellent resources about #homelessness, #housingfirst program, #mentalhealth and #relationshipbuilding. Thank you CSS and looking forward to next week's training
#volunteering #EndingHomelessness #yeg

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

@BoyleStreet is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting people experiencing #homelessness and #poverty in Edmonton for ~40 yrs.
Donate to support their mission.
https://t.co/mR5DvSHVjJ

#BoyleStreetAmbassador #donations #EndingHomelessness #Yeg

https://t.co/OcLufE5DfQ

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Had a fabulous night at the Harm reduction Bar Night with the
@BoyleStreet team at the @UrbanTavernYEG... lots of learning and raising awareness of #harmreduction methods. Do u know what harm reduction is? Share your thoughts..
#BoyleStreetAmbassador

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

@Niveditaseshad2 Of course... thank you nivi...

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Its reading time of the day. Such an interesting but heartbreaking book.. it's about the #genocide of generations of #indigenous children and women in Canada.
#WalkingWithOurSisters #Powertothebabies #EndTheViolence
#reconciliation #indigenousways

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Learn about #harmreduction from @BoyleStreet team...
On This Thursday @UrbanTavernYEG
#BoyleStreetAmbassador

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

#bissellcentre is in need of formula urgently. Please donate. @BissellCentre #donations #formula #Yeg

[Bissell Centre | #YEG @BissellCentre]

🚨 URGENT NEED 🚨

Hello friends!

We are in urgent need formula at Bissell Centre. Many families access our Family Supports program daily and our formula shelves are bare!

Donations are welcome!

Can you help?

Please retweet!

[Vichy Liyanage @vichy414]

Volunteer as a #BissellElf

[Bissell Centre | #YEG @BissellCentre]

We are looking for 100+ volunteers to lend a hand this holiday season. As a “#BissellElf” you will take part sorting donations, wrapping gifts, serving meals, and more!
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Visit https://t.co/Du8M0OsqVe to register. Don’t sleep, shifts go quick!
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#yeg #yegvolunteer #yeggers

[Bissell Centre | #YEG @BissellCentre]

❄️ Winter clothing needed!

Please RETWEET.

We’re gearing up for the cold weather and need warm clothing for adults & children. All sizes, all types.

See image for drop locations/times.

Or, donate via our pals, @BundleupYEG!

#yeg #yegwx #yegdt