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Public and private health care The Canadian Medical Association conducted a series of national consultations to inform our policy on public and private health care.

The CMA spent a year studying public and private health models and consulting with more than 10,000 Canadians on the balance between the two. The evidence is clear: where a parallel private health system operates, both health outcomes and access to care are worse.

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Alberta’s private health proposal will leave more Albertans waiting longer for care: CMA Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned that the Alberta government’s proposed private care plan will leave more Albertans waiting even longer to access health care.

Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned that the #Alberta government’s proposed private care plan will leave more Albertans waiting even longer to access health care. The CMA is calling on the government to reconsider this proposal, and focus on known solutions to support public health care.

Nation-Building or Asset Stranding: What Canada’s Latest Megaprojects Tell Us - CleanTechnica Canada’s new megaprojects focus on LNG expansion over clean infrastructure. A national HVDC spine offers a stronger path for growth and climate alignment.

Canada is pouring billions into LNG megaprojects while the rest of the world moves on. This CleanTechnica piece shows how public money is propping up fossil exports instead of building the clean, resilient economy we actually need.

St.John's, Newfoundland Canada #Newfoundland #Canada #moody #Photography

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"Traveling on foot with its 360-degree sensory experience strengthens community ties; we’re not just focused on the road ahead, but immersed in the sights, smells, and sounds of our neighbourhoods."

Medical student Megan Clemens makes the case for active transportation.

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Dear Mr. Wakeham: Climate changes aren’t coming — they’re here  – The Independent Not only are wildfires caused by climate change, new research links the heatwaves that cause them to oil companies active in Newfoundland and Labrador

Not only are wildfires caused by climate change, new research links the heatwaves that cause them to oil companies active in Newfoundland and Labrador, columnist Angela Antle writes in an open letter to N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham
#nlpoli #climate #cdnpoli
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Dear Mr. Wakeham: Climate changes aren’t coming — they’re here  – The Independent Not only are wildfires caused by climate change, new research links the heatwaves that cause them to oil companies active in Newfoundland and Labrador

This summer my family cabin was incinerated in one of the #Newfoundland wildfires. Recently our new premier stated he didn’t think #wildfires were caused by climate change. theindependent.ca/commentary/e...

Exposing the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Playbook - Environmental Defence We’ve uncovered the strategies Big Oil relies on to protect its profits and delay climate action.  The fossil fuel industry’s tactics have influenced

Knowing is half the battle (maybe not exactly but you know what we mean) #BigOil #ClimateChange environmentaldefence.ca/2025/09/18/e...

It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.

Profound health inequities persist in Canada. We need to work together in humility to build a health system that upholds Indigenous rights with the goal of eliminating these inequities. I encourage you to spend some time observing #NDTR reflecting on your own reconciliation journey in the year ahead

Two books that should inspire all of us to listen to patients, believe in patients, partner with patients, and change how we do medical research and pratice

In Shock by @ranaawdish.bsky.social

Unheard by @drrageshri.bsky.social

What’s the Canadian take on #Tylenol and #pregnancy? Don’t stress. Heath Canada’s approval process for meds keeps us safe. There’s no credible evidence linking prenatal #acetaminophen use to #autism.

Still feeling uneasy? Best to talk to your #doctor or head to a walk-in clinic.

NLMA president says N.L. should help pay overhead costs for doctors, and wants that promise this election | CBC News The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association is asking political parties to commit to funding overhead costs for physicians as part of their provincial election platforms, saying a lack of suppor...

NLMA president says N.L. should help pay overhead costs for doctors, and wants that promise this election
Liberals made similar commitment to nurse practitioners in August
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A letter titled "Science Matters" presenting arguments from Canada's medical, research, clinical and healthcare organizations about the need to counter health misinformation and support science. It includes points debunking popular health misinformation.

A letter continues titled "Science Matters" presenting arguments from Canada's medical, research, clinical and healthcare organizations about the need to counter health misinformation and support science. It concludes with a list of signatures from medical, research, clinical, and healthcare organizations who support the contents of the letter.

#ScienceMatters

We all have a role to play in standing up for science.

Speak up and share your stories about how false health information is impacting you, Canada, and the world.

For the web version of this letter, visit ScienceUpFirst.com

#ScienceUpFirst

Air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia, research suggests Airborne particles cause toxic clumps of proteins in brain that are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, study indicates

New research suggests that air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia.

The clean energy transition is key to the health of people as well as the planet.

We can't afford delays and backsliding.

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The love of reading is an endangered species.

Just 16% of Americans do regular leisure reading—down from 28% in 2003. Only 41% of UK parents read daily to their toddlers—down from 64% in 2012.

Books aren't merely a source of flow. They're a gateway to empathy and lifelong learning.

Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93%

Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists

Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by ~90%

#wildfires #bcfire #bcpoli #bclng #lng #vanpoli #Diesel #climatedystopia #smoking

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Our hearts are with NL and all communities reeling from Canada's 2nd-worst wildfire season on record. To colleagues facing their first climate change-fuelled disaster: many CAPE physicians know these difficulties and are ready to support you. We can fight despair with action and solidarity.

Are you too feeling the loss of wild places?
Have you been lucky enough to dream in one of them this summer?

Read 'Dreaming into the dark' by Toby Chown in Explorations in Climate Psychology e-Journal Issue 7: Cultivating Community.

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Our hearts are with the Conception Bay North school community after the tragic loss of Cabot Academy. This is a difficult time, but you are not alone, the NLTA and our members are here for you. ❤️

Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous New research reveals that exposure to ADHD misinformation on TikTok significantly reduced college students' understanding of the disorder.

Sum: ⬇️ knowledge but believe ⬆️ knowledge.

Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous www.futurity.org/tiktok-adhd-... @futuritynews.bsky.social

Study: "TikTok ADHD misinformation decreases ADHD knowledge yet increases confidence in that knowledge as well as ADHD treatment-seeking intentions."

Offshore Wind Gains Momentum in Atlantic Canada Canada's East Coast is ideally suited for offshore wind power, and plans to seize the opportunity are winning provincial support, Corporate Knights reports.

It's nice to read a good news energy story for Canada.

Wind West will certainly face challenges, but the opportunities - for kicking the coal habit, for addressing gaps in US green energy thanks to Trump's idiotic policies - are huge.

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Important thread. We created the hotter world that is allowing those Canadian wildfires to happen. Also, that boreal forest up there is considered the world’s “lungs of the north” (much like the rain forests in southern hemisphere). We need to protect it, or consequences will be dire for all of us.

You have to respect a place where the official flower is carnivorous. #pitcherplant #newfoundland

Cannabis and psychosis The tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of cannabis has roughly quintupled in the past 2 decades, from around 4% in the 2000s to more than 20% in most legal dried cannabis in Canada by 2023.[1][1] The...

Cannabis and psychosis:
High-potency and regular cannabis use are associated with elevated risk of psychosis.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250659

A collection of seven wine bottles is displayed in a row, each featuring unique and colorful label designs. The backdrop of an orange wall and a cozy shop setting adds to the boutique feel of the scene.

Only in #Newfoundland can you buy #wine with names like these! #travel #whimsy #alcohol #booze #bottlesofwine #Newfiehumor fineartamerica.com/featured/new... @frommers.com @lasobremesa.bsky.social @oanaroua.bsky.social @lettersfromnl.bsky.social

A man at his computer with a notification alert and an exclamation mark. Text" Your mom just shared some false information on Facebook. What do you do? A) Argue in the comments. B) Ask her to remove it. C) Get worked up. D) Do nothing. E)... "

@bsky.appYou're scrolling and... your mom shared a questionable video. Tomorrow, family dinner, what do you do?

- Is it worth responding?
- Will it ruin dinner?
- Is it harmful to say nothing?

We've all been there, but which way is best?
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Graphic has a light blue background. The text reads: Measles is not "just a rash". It can cause serious complications: pneumonia, brain swelling, lifelong damage, weakened immune system and even death. It has the Science Up First logo at the bottom.

The graphic is on a light blue background. The text reads: Measles is very contagious. If you're not vaccinated, 9 out of 10 people exposed will get infected. Good news: Two doses of the MMR vaccine give you up to 99% protection. In the middle of the graphic it has one stick figure in red, with an arrow pointing at a line of 10 other stick figures - one of which is blue and 9 of which are also red. The graphic has the Science Up First logo at the bottom.

Measles is serious — but preventable. Two doses of the MMR vaccine give up to 99% protection. It’s safe, effective, and saves lives. It's normal to have questions, but don’t fall for myths. Learn more at: ScienceUpFirst.com/Measles

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COMMENTARY: Provinces smoothing the road for U.S. doctors to come to Canada but Ottawa must do more In the last month, several provinces have supercharged their efforts to recruit U.S. health workers. The BC government is selling West Coast providers on delivering “care for others in a place that ca...

Canada's seeing a 718% spike in U.S doctors verifying credentials to work here. The interest is real.
But licensing changes alone aren't enough. We need modernized immigration policies to turn interest into impact.

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