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Understanding Canadian health care is hard. We make it easy.🍁
An initiative of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Got a health care question? We have answers.
An initiative of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Got a health care question? We have answers.
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Healthcare For Real is an initiative of the Canadian Medical Association to demystify health care to make it better.
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The health care system touches us all. We can make it stronger together. Let’s get into it.
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Gender-affirming care supports a person’s gender identity across social, psychological, behavioral and medical areas. It includes using correct pronouns, chosen names and inclusive language, to clinical options like non-surgical treatments and surgical care. #TransHealth #InclusiveCare
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Gender-affirming care supports a person’s gender identity across social, psychological, behavioral and medical areas. It includes using correct pronouns, chosen names and inclusive language, to clinical options like non-surgical treatments and surgical care. #TransHealth #InclusiveCare
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This paper also outlines the strategy for success. Be factual, be helpful, be interesting! That explains our work perfectly.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This paper also outlines the strategy for success. Be factual, be helpful, be interesting! That explains our work perfectly.
Check out @healthcareforreal.bsky.social and let us know what you think! More 👉 www.cma.ca/healthcare-f...
Check out @healthcareforreal.bsky.social and let us know what you think! More 👉 www.cma.ca/healthcare-f...
Why does medicine need more diversity?
Well, to cut down on the blind spots everyone has — including doctors.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi says conditions can get overlooked or misdiagnosed by doctors not fully comfortable with diagnosing on different skin tones.
#health
#healthcare
#diversity
Well, to cut down on the blind spots everyone has — including doctors.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi says conditions can get overlooked or misdiagnosed by doctors not fully comfortable with diagnosing on different skin tones.
#health
#healthcare
#diversity
October 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Why does medicine need more diversity?
Well, to cut down on the blind spots everyone has — including doctors.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi says conditions can get overlooked or misdiagnosed by doctors not fully comfortable with diagnosing on different skin tones.
#health
#healthcare
#diversity
Well, to cut down on the blind spots everyone has — including doctors.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi says conditions can get overlooked or misdiagnosed by doctors not fully comfortable with diagnosing on different skin tones.
#health
#healthcare
#diversity
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.
Still feeling uneasy? Best to talk to your #doctor or head to a walk-in clinic.
September 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
Still feeling uneasy? Best to talk to your #doctor or head to a walk-in clinic.
#ER patients at North York General #hospital rarely land a bed but get seen astonishingly fast. We got a rare look inside to see why it’s better to wait in a chair there.
But would you still want a bed? Or faster care without one?
#healthcare #canada #doctors #waittimes
But would you still want a bed? Or faster care without one?
#healthcare #canada #doctors #waittimes
September 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#ER patients at North York General #hospital rarely land a bed but get seen astonishingly fast. We got a rare look inside to see why it’s better to wait in a chair there.
But would you still want a bed? Or faster care without one?
#healthcare #canada #doctors #waittimes
But would you still want a bed? Or faster care without one?
#healthcare #canada #doctors #waittimes
What does this ER doc think of “The Pitt”? Dr. Kevin’s eyes literally lit up. He said it’s rare for any medical drama to get it THIS right.
*cough* “Grey’s Anatomy”
Congrats to the cast and crew of The Pitt for your Emmy wins!
#thepitt
*cough* “Grey’s Anatomy”
Congrats to the cast and crew of The Pitt for your Emmy wins!
#thepitt
September 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What does this ER doc think of “The Pitt”? Dr. Kevin’s eyes literally lit up. He said it’s rare for any medical drama to get it THIS right.
*cough* “Grey’s Anatomy”
Congrats to the cast and crew of The Pitt for your Emmy wins!
#thepitt
*cough* “Grey’s Anatomy”
Congrats to the cast and crew of The Pitt for your Emmy wins!
#thepitt
Are you studying to become a doctor in Canada? We want to hear from you! #WhyImed
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Full contest details here: www.cma.ca/healthcare-f...
September 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Are you studying to become a doctor in Canada? We want to hear from you! #WhyImed
Full contest details here: www.cma.ca/healthcare-f...
Full contest details here: www.cma.ca/healthcare-f...
When’s the last time you saw your doctor?
#doctors #doctorappointment #healthcare #canadianhealthcare
#doctors #doctorappointment #healthcare #canadianhealthcare
August 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
When’s the last time you saw your doctor?
#doctors #doctorappointment #healthcare #canadianhealthcare
#doctors #doctorappointment #healthcare #canadianhealthcare
Can you trust the mainstream media for #health news and information? Drs. Katharine Smart and Joss Reimer break it down.
Got a question about Canadian health care for our docs? Add it to the comments.
Got a question about Canadian health care for our docs? Add it to the comments.
August 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Can you trust the mainstream media for #health news and information? Drs. Katharine Smart and Joss Reimer break it down.
Got a question about Canadian health care for our docs? Add it to the comments.
Got a question about Canadian health care for our docs? Add it to the comments.
It's not just you. #Wildfires in Canada are getting worse. But what impact is it having on our healthcare system?
August 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's not just you. #Wildfires in Canada are getting worse. But what impact is it having on our healthcare system?
AI is not a search engine. Don't use it for health advice.
It might seem easy and convenient. But we can’t know if it’s giving us good information. AI hallucinations are a thing, and satire and misinformation can influence what it tells us.
So best to check in with a healthcare professional.
It might seem easy and convenient. But we can’t know if it’s giving us good information. AI hallucinations are a thing, and satire and misinformation can influence what it tells us.
So best to check in with a healthcare professional.
August 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
AI is not a search engine. Don't use it for health advice.
It might seem easy and convenient. But we can’t know if it’s giving us good information. AI hallucinations are a thing, and satire and misinformation can influence what it tells us.
So best to check in with a healthcare professional.
It might seem easy and convenient. But we can’t know if it’s giving us good information. AI hallucinations are a thing, and satire and misinformation can influence what it tells us.
So best to check in with a healthcare professional.
How has your community been impacted by #misinformation? Our pals at Our Kids Health sought out the experts to get a sense of where things are at and what can be done.
July 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
How has your community been impacted by #misinformation? Our pals at Our Kids Health sought out the experts to get a sense of where things are at and what can be done.
#Socialmedia algorithms are not our friends. They push up false info and bad vibes. Our friends at Our Kids Health turned to the experts on what the social media platforms could do differently.
What would you like to see them do?
What would you like to see them do?
July 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#Socialmedia algorithms are not our friends. They push up false info and bad vibes. Our friends at Our Kids Health turned to the experts on what the social media platforms could do differently.
What would you like to see them do?
What would you like to see them do?
You need to let the nerds lead. Online #health scams have gone wild. And it's hard to tell fact from fiction. What can you do to protect yourself from bad health info online? Our friends at Our Kids Health ask the experts for their tips on who to trust.
July 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
You need to let the nerds lead. Online #health scams have gone wild. And it's hard to tell fact from fiction. What can you do to protect yourself from bad health info online? Our friends at Our Kids Health ask the experts for their tips on who to trust.
Google can do a lot. But not everything. Our pals at Our Kids Health turned to the experts to talk about why you should not trust "Dr. Google" with your #health.
July 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Google can do a lot. But not everything. Our pals at Our Kids Health turned to the experts to talk about why you should not trust "Dr. Google" with your #health.
Can you trust #health news you see on social? Our friends at Our Kids Health turned to the experts to talk about why you should doublecheck before you share.
July 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Can you trust #health news you see on social? Our friends at Our Kids Health turned to the experts to talk about why you should doublecheck before you share.
Live in #Canada? Sorry.
Health scams are gonna get worse. And a huge part of why is because Facebook and Instagram banned all news links in 2023.
Soooo right now, AI scams and fake health cures go unchecked. And with deepfakes being depressingly good, it's easy to get tricked.
Health scams are gonna get worse. And a huge part of why is because Facebook and Instagram banned all news links in 2023.
Soooo right now, AI scams and fake health cures go unchecked. And with deepfakes being depressingly good, it's easy to get tricked.
July 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Live in #Canada? Sorry.
Health scams are gonna get worse. And a huge part of why is because Facebook and Instagram banned all news links in 2023.
Soooo right now, AI scams and fake health cures go unchecked. And with deepfakes being depressingly good, it's easy to get tricked.
Health scams are gonna get worse. And a huge part of why is because Facebook and Instagram banned all news links in 2023.
Soooo right now, AI scams and fake health cures go unchecked. And with deepfakes being depressingly good, it's easy to get tricked.