🌱Alex Nataros MD❤️🩹
@alexnatarosmd.bsky.social
Grow | Risk | Heal
Rural family doctor | Founder & Medical Director @ NorthIslandCHC.bsky.social
Kwagu’ł | Port Hardy 🇨🇦
Rural family doctor | Founder & Medical Director @ NorthIslandCHC.bsky.social
Kwagu’ł | Port Hardy 🇨🇦
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Our Mission is to provide a welcoming space where healthcare practitioners can provide accessible, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care, working to the full scope of their practice.
Accessibility includes a wheelchair and crutches in the waiting room
Accessibility includes a wheelchair and crutches in the waiting room
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our Mission is to provide a welcoming space where healthcare practitioners can provide accessible, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care, working to the full scope of their practice.
Accessibility includes a wheelchair and crutches in the waiting room
Accessibility includes a wheelchair and crutches in the waiting room
This is a story we need to tell more:
We have made amazing improvements in #Cancer care and survival in Canada 🇨🇦
#FuckCancer
We have made amazing improvements in #Cancer care and survival in Canada 🇨🇦
#FuckCancer
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is a story we need to tell more:
We have made amazing improvements in #Cancer care and survival in Canada 🇨🇦
#FuckCancer
We have made amazing improvements in #Cancer care and survival in Canada 🇨🇦
#FuckCancer
We need our Port Hardy emergency room reopened!
It's been nearly 3 years - the longest of any emerg closure in Canada.
Why do we accept this?
Nov 28 1230p at @northislandchc.bsky.social w our MP Aaron Gunn as well as MLA Dr. Anna Kindy (statement), Port Hardy Mayor has been invited as well
It's been nearly 3 years - the longest of any emerg closure in Canada.
Why do we accept this?
Nov 28 1230p at @northislandchc.bsky.social w our MP Aaron Gunn as well as MLA Dr. Anna Kindy (statement), Port Hardy Mayor has been invited as well
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We need our Port Hardy emergency room reopened!
It's been nearly 3 years - the longest of any emerg closure in Canada.
Why do we accept this?
Nov 28 1230p at @northislandchc.bsky.social w our MP Aaron Gunn as well as MLA Dr. Anna Kindy (statement), Port Hardy Mayor has been invited as well
It's been nearly 3 years - the longest of any emerg closure in Canada.
Why do we accept this?
Nov 28 1230p at @northislandchc.bsky.social w our MP Aaron Gunn as well as MLA Dr. Anna Kindy (statement), Port Hardy Mayor has been invited as well
Reposted by 🌱Alex Nataros MD❤️🩹
Let’s Build A Hospice for the North Island!
We had a fabulous first meeting last nite with 15 people from Port Hardy who are eager to improve End-of-Life care for our North Island
#Palliative #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #DeathWithDignity
We had a fabulous first meeting last nite with 15 people from Port Hardy who are eager to improve End-of-Life care for our North Island
#Palliative #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #DeathWithDignity
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Let’s Build A Hospice for the North Island!
We had a fabulous first meeting last nite with 15 people from Port Hardy who are eager to improve End-of-Life care for our North Island
#Palliative #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #DeathWithDignity
We had a fabulous first meeting last nite with 15 people from Port Hardy who are eager to improve End-of-Life care for our North Island
#Palliative #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #DeathWithDignity
Agree with this - reflects what i see in the exam room.
Particularly this Movember, we need to foster healthier #masculinity.
This isn’t about tanning testicles.
#MensHealth #Feminism
m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
Particularly this Movember, we need to foster healthier #masculinity.
This isn’t about tanning testicles.
#MensHealth #Feminism
m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
Scott Galloway Sounds the Alarm on the Crisis Facing Young Men | Amanpour and Company
YouTube video by Amanpour and Company
m.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Agree with this - reflects what i see in the exam room.
Particularly this Movember, we need to foster healthier #masculinity.
This isn’t about tanning testicles.
#MensHealth #Feminism
m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
Particularly this Movember, we need to foster healthier #masculinity.
This isn’t about tanning testicles.
#MensHealth #Feminism
m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
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We are looking to form a 4-bed #hospice in #PortHardy to serve northern #VancouverIsland
We need more End-of-Life care options
#DeathWithDignity #Compassion #PatientCare
We need more End-of-Life care options
#DeathWithDignity #Compassion #PatientCare
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We are looking to form a 4-bed #hospice in #PortHardy to serve northern #VancouverIsland
We need more End-of-Life care options
#DeathWithDignity #Compassion #PatientCare
We need more End-of-Life care options
#DeathWithDignity #Compassion #PatientCare
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We are proud of what we have accomplished at North Island Community Health Centre.
Our staff room has a board of newspaper clippings from the past 2.5 years.
We estimate our team of physicians and allied health providers have provided nearly 50,000 patient-visits since we opened.
Our staff room has a board of newspaper clippings from the past 2.5 years.
We estimate our team of physicians and allied health providers have provided nearly 50,000 patient-visits since we opened.
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We are proud of what we have accomplished at North Island Community Health Centre.
Our staff room has a board of newspaper clippings from the past 2.5 years.
We estimate our team of physicians and allied health providers have provided nearly 50,000 patient-visits since we opened.
Our staff room has a board of newspaper clippings from the past 2.5 years.
We estimate our team of physicians and allied health providers have provided nearly 50,000 patient-visits since we opened.
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Gotta go? You’re welcome to use our washroom - whether a patient or not, our handicap washroom has a baby change table and wipes/diapers too - all part of providing accessible care to our North Island
October 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Gotta go? You’re welcome to use our washroom - whether a patient or not, our handicap washroom has a baby change table and wipes/diapers too - all part of providing accessible care to our North Island
My patient Malakai died tragically #anaphylaxis
We need #EpiPen in public spaces
Please encourage your elected officials to take action
You could save a life
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @docmcohen.medsky.social @dralandrummond.bsky.social
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
We need #EpiPen in public spaces
Please encourage your elected officials to take action
You could save a life
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @docmcohen.medsky.social @dralandrummond.bsky.social
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
Port Hardy mom pushes for public EpiPens after son's fatal allergic reaction
In honour of her son, Jerika McArter has started a petition to see widespread emergency access to EpiPens in public areas, schools and food establishments.
www.timescolonist.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My patient Malakai died tragically #anaphylaxis
We need #EpiPen in public spaces
Please encourage your elected officials to take action
You could save a life
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @docmcohen.medsky.social @dralandrummond.bsky.social
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
We need #EpiPen in public spaces
Please encourage your elected officials to take action
You could save a life
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @docmcohen.medsky.social @dralandrummond.bsky.social
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
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We are delighted to host @ubcmedicine.bsky.social medical students during their training
Our community is grateful for their expertise and open minds.. and the possibility that they might some day join us as full doctors
@josieosborne.bsky.social
www.mytriportnow.com/47893/news/h...
Our community is grateful for their expertise and open minds.. and the possibility that they might some day join us as full doctors
@josieosborne.bsky.social
www.mytriportnow.com/47893/news/h...
North Island welcomes new student doctors to the community : My Tri-Port Now
Discover the latest news, events, and community updates in the Tri-Port area with My TriPort Now — your go-to source for everything happening in Port Hardy, Port McNeill, and Port Alice.
www.mytriportnow.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We are delighted to host @ubcmedicine.bsky.social medical students during their training
Our community is grateful for their expertise and open minds.. and the possibility that they might some day join us as full doctors
@josieosborne.bsky.social
www.mytriportnow.com/47893/news/h...
Our community is grateful for their expertise and open minds.. and the possibility that they might some day join us as full doctors
@josieosborne.bsky.social
www.mytriportnow.com/47893/news/h...
Another day, another pharmacy, another vaccine #COVID
(No nipple show this time 😂)
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
(No nipple show this time 😂)
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Another day, another pharmacy, another vaccine #COVID
(No nipple show this time 😂)
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
(No nipple show this time 😂)
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
Most important thing I could do today?
(WARNING ⚠️ nipple shot 📸 to follow 😂)
Got my #FluShot
Thank a #pharmacist for keeping me and our @NorthIslandCHC community safe 😷 🤧
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
All-Hands-On-Deck 💪🏽 💉❤️
(WARNING ⚠️ nipple shot 📸 to follow 😂)
Got my #FluShot
Thank a #pharmacist for keeping me and our @NorthIslandCHC community safe 😷 🤧
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
All-Hands-On-Deck 💪🏽 💉❤️
October 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Most important thing I could do today?
(WARNING ⚠️ nipple shot 📸 to follow 😂)
Got my #FluShot
Thank a #pharmacist for keeping me and our @NorthIslandCHC community safe 😷 🤧
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
All-Hands-On-Deck 💪🏽 💉❤️
(WARNING ⚠️ nipple shot 📸 to follow 😂)
Got my #FluShot
Thank a #pharmacist for keeping me and our @NorthIslandCHC community safe 😷 🤧
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
All-Hands-On-Deck 💪🏽 💉❤️
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Today is the day!
Start of Walk In #FluShot #vaccination with our friends next door at Hardy Bay Drugstore
#VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork
Start of Walk In #FluShot #vaccination with our friends next door at Hardy Bay Drugstore
#VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork
October 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today is the day!
Start of Walk In #FluShot #vaccination with our friends next door at Hardy Bay Drugstore
#VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork
Start of Walk In #FluShot #vaccination with our friends next door at Hardy Bay Drugstore
#VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork
Recently my patient Malakai died tragically from #anaphylaxis
His mom is championing his cause for #EpiPen to be in public places
Please consider signing
Please champion this cause you could help save a life 🙏🏽❤️
www.change.org/p/ensure-wid...
His mom is championing his cause for #EpiPen to be in public places
Please consider signing
Please champion this cause you could help save a life 🙏🏽❤️
www.change.org/p/ensure-wid...
Sign the Petition
Ensure widespread access to EpiPens during emergencies - Malakai’s Bill
www.change.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Recently my patient Malakai died tragically from #anaphylaxis
His mom is championing his cause for #EpiPen to be in public places
Please consider signing
Please champion this cause you could help save a life 🙏🏽❤️
www.change.org/p/ensure-wid...
His mom is championing his cause for #EpiPen to be in public places
Please consider signing
Please champion this cause you could help save a life 🙏🏽❤️
www.change.org/p/ensure-wid...
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Hosting 2 Group Medical Visits this week!
‘Healthy Back, Happy Body’ with our #chiropractor Dr. Martin Barker, Thursday
‘Partners Massage’ with our #RMT Katy Lucas, Saturday
Coming together, healing in community 🙏🏽❤️
‘Healthy Back, Happy Body’ with our #chiropractor Dr. Martin Barker, Thursday
‘Partners Massage’ with our #RMT Katy Lucas, Saturday
Coming together, healing in community 🙏🏽❤️
October 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hosting 2 Group Medical Visits this week!
‘Healthy Back, Happy Body’ with our #chiropractor Dr. Martin Barker, Thursday
‘Partners Massage’ with our #RMT Katy Lucas, Saturday
Coming together, healing in community 🙏🏽❤️
‘Healthy Back, Happy Body’ with our #chiropractor Dr. Martin Barker, Thursday
‘Partners Massage’ with our #RMT Katy Lucas, Saturday
Coming together, healing in community 🙏🏽❤️
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Our newest offering #Reiki
An excellent option for our patients struggling with conditions that ‘western medicine’ struggles to treat like #fibromyalgia, #chronicpain, chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome #IBS #MentalHealth
An excellent option for our patients struggling with conditions that ‘western medicine’ struggles to treat like #fibromyalgia, #chronicpain, chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome #IBS #MentalHealth
October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our newest offering #Reiki
An excellent option for our patients struggling with conditions that ‘western medicine’ struggles to treat like #fibromyalgia, #chronicpain, chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome #IBS #MentalHealth
An excellent option for our patients struggling with conditions that ‘western medicine’ struggles to treat like #fibromyalgia, #chronicpain, chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome #IBS #MentalHealth
Reading my daughter this outstanding book featuring lots of our @northislandchc.bsky.social community highlighting all the ways you can stay healthy #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #Screening #Cancer #Prevention #Health
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQ...
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQ...
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Reading my daughter this outstanding book featuring lots of our @northislandchc.bsky.social community highlighting all the ways you can stay healthy #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #Screening #Cancer #Prevention #Health
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQ...
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQ...
Arriving at @doctorsofbc.bsky.social for my first in-person @bcfamilydocs.bsky.social Board Meeting.
Our BC healthcare system is collapsing.
We urgently need to scale up the good work done on the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment model #BCPoli
Our BC healthcare system is collapsing.
We urgently need to scale up the good work done on the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment model #BCPoli
October 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Arriving at @doctorsofbc.bsky.social for my first in-person @bcfamilydocs.bsky.social Board Meeting.
Our BC healthcare system is collapsing.
We urgently need to scale up the good work done on the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment model #BCPoli
Our BC healthcare system is collapsing.
We urgently need to scale up the good work done on the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment model #BCPoli
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I remember first learning of Jane Goodall as a child, and become obsessed with her work. Then, as a university anthropology undergrad, I got to go deep into her world via formal study. She has always been a wise observer and advocate for an ethical world. RIP to a great woman.
October 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I remember first learning of Jane Goodall as a child, and become obsessed with her work. Then, as a university anthropology undergrad, I got to go deep into her world via formal study. She has always been a wise observer and advocate for an ethical world. RIP to a great woman.
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Beautiful turnout for Port Hardy’s National Truth & Reconciliation March on Kwakiutl territory 🙏🏽
#EveryChildMatters
@alexnatarosmd.bsky.social
#EveryChildMatters
@alexnatarosmd.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Beautiful turnout for Port Hardy’s National Truth & Reconciliation March on Kwakiutl territory 🙏🏽
#EveryChildMatters
@alexnatarosmd.bsky.social
#EveryChildMatters
@alexnatarosmd.bsky.social
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Join our North Island Community Health Centre team Pam, LeeAnne, Dawn, @alexnatarosmd.bsky.social and others for the #TRC March - meet Sept 30 just before 11am in front of Port Hardy’s Sacred Wolf in Thunderbird Mall
#EveryChildMatters
#EveryChildMatters
September 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Join our North Island Community Health Centre team Pam, LeeAnne, Dawn, @alexnatarosmd.bsky.social and others for the #TRC March - meet Sept 30 just before 11am in front of Port Hardy’s Sacred Wolf in Thunderbird Mall
#EveryChildMatters
#EveryChildMatters
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😄Sunday Funday 💥
The latest NICHC book 📕 just dropped on Amazon - this one is for adults - #cancer #screening and #vaccinations .. lots to learn! 🎶 rap style 🎤
Features lots of our community - beautiful work by Stacey Johnson
Get yours www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQW
The latest NICHC book 📕 just dropped on Amazon - this one is for adults - #cancer #screening and #vaccinations .. lots to learn! 🎶 rap style 🎤
Features lots of our community - beautiful work by Stacey Johnson
Get yours www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQW
September 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
😄Sunday Funday 💥
The latest NICHC book 📕 just dropped on Amazon - this one is for adults - #cancer #screening and #vaccinations .. lots to learn! 🎶 rap style 🎤
Features lots of our community - beautiful work by Stacey Johnson
Get yours www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQW
The latest NICHC book 📕 just dropped on Amazon - this one is for adults - #cancer #screening and #vaccinations .. lots to learn! 🎶 rap style 🎤
Features lots of our community - beautiful work by Stacey Johnson
Get yours www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT16WXQW