Carrie Bernard MD (she/her)
@carriedbernard.bsky.social
Caring Human | Physician | Educator | President @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social | Meditator |Jew | Advocate | Member of the #LongCovid Club | Ever hopeful | Always skeptical |Forever seeking
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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.
October 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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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:
Our commitment to reconciliation
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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
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September 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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:
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Health Canada Approves LP.8.1 Variant Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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August 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Health Canada Approves LP.8.1 Variant Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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Thanks to @maxwellsmith.bsky.social for this helpful post about masks in health-care settings 👇👇👇👇
Debate over whether to make respirator use in health care settings universal should begin by eliciting responses to the following question:
If universal respirator use among health care workers could prevent the death of one patient/year, would you consider such a policy/practice 'worth' it?
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If universal respirator use among health care workers could prevent the death of one patient/year, would you consider such a policy/practice 'worth' it?
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July 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thanks to @maxwellsmith.bsky.social for this helpful post about masks in health-care settings 👇👇👇👇
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“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...
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July 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“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...
📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...
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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...
July 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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...
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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."
"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."
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.
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June 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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."
"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."
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“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...
📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“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...
📰 Read @carriedbernard.bsky.social message today: www.cfpc.ca/en/about...
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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-...
June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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-...
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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
May 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
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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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May 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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...
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May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“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...
📰 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/...
The Leadership Corner | The College of Family Physicians of Canada
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May 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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/...
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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...
May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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...
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
April 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
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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...
April 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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...
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➡️Review the Green Office Toolkit for easy & practical ideas to take meaningful action and create more eco-friendly clinics: greenhealthcare.ca/green-office...
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April 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
➡️Review the Green Office Toolkit for easy & practical ideas to take meaningful action and create more eco-friendly clinics: greenhealthcare.ca/green-office...
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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👇👇👇👇
April 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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👇👇👇👇
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Don’t miss this important CFPC-hosted English language election debate on April 14th. National party representatives discuss how to make sure all Canadians have access to high-quality care from their own family doctor: streamyard.com/watch...
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April 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Don’t miss this important CFPC-hosted English language election debate on April 14th. National party representatives discuss how to make sure all Canadians have access to high-quality care from their own family doctor: streamyard.com/watch...
@drdougeyolfson.bsky.social @mpjulian.bsky.social
@drdougeyolfson.bsky.social @mpjulian.bsky.social
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Well done, Carrie! That family docs provide over 50% of health care services received by Canadians but account for less than 6% of the health care budget is a striking figure.
April 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Well done, Carrie! That family docs provide over 50% of health care services received by Canadians but account for less than 6% of the health care budget is a striking figure.
Happy to see health care being discussed on the campaign trail. I was asked about increasing access to family doctors on CTV this past weekend 👇👇👇
@carriedbernard.bsky.social on CTV News Weekend: Reacting to the NDP’s promise of universal access to family doctors by 2030. What steps are needed to address healthcare gaps? Watch her insights and explore key election issues: www.cfpc.ca/en/2025-fede...
April 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Happy to see health care being discussed on the campaign trail. I was asked about increasing access to family doctors on CTV this past weekend 👇👇👇
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Healthcare for Real is a (really good 👍) initiative from the Canadian Medical Association to combat false health information. They've got tons of reel-type content on their YouTube channel.
If you like debunking disinfo, put their stuff all over Facebook and Insta — for the normies.
If you like debunking disinfo, put their stuff all over Facebook and Insta — for the normies.
Where do Canadians get their #health information?
April 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Healthcare for Real is a (really good 👍) initiative from the Canadian Medical Association to combat false health information. They've got tons of reel-type content on their YouTube channel.
If you like debunking disinfo, put their stuff all over Facebook and Insta — for the normies.
If you like debunking disinfo, put their stuff all over Facebook and Insta — for the normies.
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A survey sponsored by the CFPC found that Canadians' satisfaction with family doctors has hit a new high. Canadians say that the federal government should do more to improve access to family doctors and lighten their administrative burden. @carriedbernard.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Canadians Value Family Physicians, Seek Improved Access
In a new survey, Canadians say they want stronger government support to improve access to physicians and reduce the burden of running a medical practice.
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March 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A survey sponsored by the CFPC found that Canadians' satisfaction with family doctors has hit a new high. Canadians say that the federal government should do more to improve access to family doctors and lighten their administrative burden. @carriedbernard.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Wise words about the importance of Primary Care and the truth from @drtomfrieden.bsky.social at @cmadocs.bsky.social 2025 health summit. "Facts are stubborn things".
March 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Wise words about the importance of Primary Care and the truth from @drtomfrieden.bsky.social at @cmadocs.bsky.social 2025 health summit. "Facts are stubborn things".