Carrie Bernard MD (she/her)

Thanks for your posts!

Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026

SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none

About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

So exciting Max! Congratulations!

Yesterday, CFPC President @carriedbernard.bsky.social appeared before the Standing Committee on Health, urging expanded residency training and stronger support for internationally trained physicians in joining the Canadian system, so they can deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across Canada.

So concerning.

R.I.P.
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I am devastated to read this. May his memory be forever a blessing.

Our commitment to reconciliation ![Figure][1]</img> This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action.[1][2] We’ve had 10 years to address the calls but, in truth, we’ve had much longer to come to terms with Canada’s harmful

CFPC President @carriedbernard.bsky.social reminds us in the latest @cfpjournal.bsky.social issue that reconciliation is a journey we are all called on to take together:

Health Canada Approves LP.8.1 Variant Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech www.newswire.ca/news-release...

More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

Thanks to @maxwellsmith.bsky.social for this helpful post about masks in health-care settings 👇👇👇👇

“We create, assess, and protect professional standards, stand behind certification, and maintain self-regulation. We advocate nationally, steward CPD, and bring all Chapters together for discussion and advocacy.”

📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

Our ‘Ivory Tower’ and stuffy persona: This is generally linked to our standards functions. Many family doctors struggle to see the relevance but it’s a bit like air: Mostly invisible and vital.” www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

How do you find a dentist where you feel ok?

Thank you for posting this @sophienadeau.bsky.social . I really enjoyed it!

1 person came in contact with a bat that may have rabies: Toronto Public Health Toronto Public Health (TPH) is looking for a person who came into contact with a bat that may have a rabies infection on Wednesday.

Please share this photo and story widely. There is a window of time to help this person whose life might be in grave danger.

"approximately 5'8" in height, with a beard. They were wearing eyeglasses, with a black t-shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and holding a black water bottle."

“In my first FMM column I promised to keep you informed by providing timely, meaningful updates. […] with that in mind I would like to tell you about our recent May Board meeting.”

📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

This month and beyond, we encourage you to learn more about the contributions to family medicine by CFPC members who are Indigenous, and how we can all promote culturally safe care: www.cfpc.ca/en/news-...

Québec Government’s proposed bill 106 is a threat to both quality of care and to family medicine. It devalues family medicine, which will likely worsen the current shortage of primary care physicians. FPs need more support and more resources to deliver appropriate care to their patients

Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak’s total close to 1,800 www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/measl... @cdnpress.bsky.social

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“We are realists and we are taught to journey with our patients, no matter what life serves up. We share in their joy, and when there is bad news we acknowledge the suffering and offer realistic hope.”

📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

Today is World #Familydoctor Day. Family Doctors are the backbone of all great primary healthcare systems, providing comprehensive compassionate community based care. Today, please thank a family doctor for their commitment and care! www.cfpc.ca/en/about-us/...

Mazel tov!

Thank you for the years you gave to your patients and the profession. You will be missed. 🙏

Get answers to your burning questions at the May 12th CFPC Member Town Hall. Topics include member classes, financial updates, and advocacy efforts. Register now for this virtual event. cfpc.zoom.us/webinar...

I can almost smell them!

Congratulations.

Grateful to receive wisdom today from @tanyatalaga.bsky.social at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada's conference. We must be willing to "stand up and say something" #reconciliation #theknowing

As Canadians head to the polls, let’s demand that health care remains a top priority. Family doctors are irreplaceable, improving health outcomes and system efficiency. Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...

➡️Review the Green Office Toolkit for easy & practical ideas to take meaningful action and create more eco-friendly clinics: greenhealthcare.ca/green-office...

@carriedbernard.bsky.social @ccghc.bsky.social @peachhealthon.bsky.social

Grateful to live in Canada where I cast my ballot, free from harassment, confident it will count. Hoping our politicians will make #healthcare a priority-it matters to Canadians. See my short piece in Family Medicine Matters👇👇👇👇