Michelle Burleigh
@michelleburleigh.bsky.social
Co-Chair, Canadian Immunocompromised Advocacy Network (CIAN) |
Co-Chair, Cancer Action Now Alliance |Founder, Immunocompromised People Are Not Expendable (IPANE) |
Relationship Management Expert | Author | Speaker
Co-Chair, Cancer Action Now Alliance |Founder, Immunocompromised People Are Not Expendable (IPANE) |
Relationship Management Expert | Author | Speaker
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
"Coronavirus found in samples from 96% of flights"
Article published: 01 Oct 2023
"If you believe it's now safe to fly without a protective mask, you might want to think again. New research shows the COVID-19 virus has been found on nearly every flight tested."
Source: archive.li/1S0tH
Article published: 01 Oct 2023
"If you believe it's now safe to fly without a protective mask, you might want to think again. New research shows the COVID-19 virus has been found on nearly every flight tested."
Source: archive.li/1S0tH
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Coronavirus found in samples from 96% of flights"
Article published: 01 Oct 2023
"If you believe it's now safe to fly without a protective mask, you might want to think again. New research shows the COVID-19 virus has been found on nearly every flight tested."
Source: archive.li/1S0tH
Article published: 01 Oct 2023
"If you believe it's now safe to fly without a protective mask, you might want to think again. New research shows the COVID-19 virus has been found on nearly every flight tested."
Source: archive.li/1S0tH
Favorite quote from Health eMatters in Toronto this weekend, “Advocacy is not about radicalism, it’s about rationalism.”
#healthematters
#healthematters
October 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Favorite quote from Health eMatters in Toronto this weekend, “Advocacy is not about radicalism, it’s about rationalism.”
#healthematters
#healthematters
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
By Keith @keetmuise
Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying…
Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety
Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety
Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety
Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety
Keep it going in the comments
Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...
Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying…
Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety
Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety
Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety
Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety
Keep it going in the comments
Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...
September 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
By Keith @keetmuise
Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying…
Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety
Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety
Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety
Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety
Keep it going in the comments
Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...
Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying…
Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety
Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety
Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety
Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety
Keep it going in the comments
Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...
Here’s a weird long-term side effect of cancer treatment for a Thursday; every time I get a cold, my metal allergy worsens and I can’t wear fun earrings until after I’m better. 🙄
Does that sound like a healthy, fully functional immune system to you?
#immunocompromised
Does that sound like a healthy, fully functional immune system to you?
#immunocompromised
September 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Here’s a weird long-term side effect of cancer treatment for a Thursday; every time I get a cold, my metal allergy worsens and I can’t wear fun earrings until after I’m better. 🙄
Does that sound like a healthy, fully functional immune system to you?
#immunocompromised
Does that sound like a healthy, fully functional immune system to you?
#immunocompromised
CIAN and IPANE fully support the Z94.4 CSA respirator use standards update because protecting HCPs and patients by implementing science backed tools and processes just makes sense.
Press Release:
www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
Signatories:
www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca/_files/ugd/c...
Press Release:
www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
Signatories:
www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca/_files/ugd/c...
Protecting healthcare workers protects us all:
Canadian coalition gets overwhelming support backing stronger protections for healthcare workers in updated CSA respirator standard...
www.globenewswire.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
CIAN and IPANE fully support the Z94.4 CSA respirator use standards update because protecting HCPs and patients by implementing science backed tools and processes just makes sense.
Press Release:
www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
Signatories:
www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca/_files/ugd/c...
Press Release:
www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
Signatories:
www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca/_files/ugd/c...
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
Can we please stop saying that patients failed treatment?
The last thing someone needs to hear when they’ve been put through absolute hell is that they failed. We have something like half a million worlds in the English language. I’m sure we can be more creative than ‘failed’.
#patientengagement
The last thing someone needs to hear when they’ve been put through absolute hell is that they failed. We have something like half a million worlds in the English language. I’m sure we can be more creative than ‘failed’.
#patientengagement
July 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Can we please stop saying that patients failed treatment?
The last thing someone needs to hear when they’ve been put through absolute hell is that they failed. We have something like half a million worlds in the English language. I’m sure we can be more creative than ‘failed’.
#patientengagement
The last thing someone needs to hear when they’ve been put through absolute hell is that they failed. We have something like half a million worlds in the English language. I’m sure we can be more creative than ‘failed’.
#patientengagement
Recently partnered with Roche to share my thoughts about #patientengagement and how #advocates can get started.
Great things can happen when the system invites patients to be co-creators of healthcare. And quite frankly, we need it urgently.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...
Great things can happen when the system invites patients to be co-creators of healthcare. And quite frankly, we need it urgently.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...
From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Transforming the Healthcare System with Patient Engagement
Roche Canada has partnered with patient advocates to author a series of articles to amplify their unique stories, experiences, and advice. These narratives, representing their views, aim to inspire an...
www.linkedin.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Recently partnered with Roche to share my thoughts about #patientengagement and how #advocates can get started.
Great things can happen when the system invites patients to be co-creators of healthcare. And quite frankly, we need it urgently.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...
Great things can happen when the system invites patients to be co-creators of healthcare. And quite frankly, we need it urgently.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...
CIAN proudly endorsed the Joint Mandate Letter organized by Resilient Healthcare Coalition calling on 🇨🇦’s Ministers of Health & Industry to work together to strengthen life sciences leadership, expand access to innovative care, improve health data use across 🇨🇦
Read it here bit.ly/3HvQiUt
Read it here bit.ly/3HvQiUt
June 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
CIAN proudly endorsed the Joint Mandate Letter organized by Resilient Healthcare Coalition calling on 🇨🇦’s Ministers of Health & Industry to work together to strengthen life sciences leadership, expand access to innovative care, improve health data use across 🇨🇦
Read it here bit.ly/3HvQiUt
Read it here bit.ly/3HvQiUt
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
#BREAKING: The Ontario NDP Caucus is filibustering in committee right now, fighting to stop Doug Ford’s Bill 5 power grab. We’re using every tool we’ve got — amendment by amendment, speaker by speaker — to fight this power grab and hold Ford to account. Watch live: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
May 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
#BREAKING: The Ontario NDP Caucus is filibustering in committee right now, fighting to stop Doug Ford’s Bill 5 power grab. We’re using every tool we’ve got — amendment by amendment, speaker by speaker — to fight this power grab and hold Ford to account. Watch live: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
Excited to be flying to St.John’s, NFLD for CIHR III IAB and CAC meetings!
I’ve noticed a sort of repatriation of the 🇨🇦 flag & 🍁 recently after the hate fueled fiasco years ago that hijacked the pride of 🇨🇦. Thx to the 48th for reunifying us in a common mission of love, patriotism and sovereignty.
I’ve noticed a sort of repatriation of the 🇨🇦 flag & 🍁 recently after the hate fueled fiasco years ago that hijacked the pride of 🇨🇦. Thx to the 48th for reunifying us in a common mission of love, patriotism and sovereignty.
May 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Excited to be flying to St.John’s, NFLD for CIHR III IAB and CAC meetings!
I’ve noticed a sort of repatriation of the 🇨🇦 flag & 🍁 recently after the hate fueled fiasco years ago that hijacked the pride of 🇨🇦. Thx to the 48th for reunifying us in a common mission of love, patriotism and sovereignty.
I’ve noticed a sort of repatriation of the 🇨🇦 flag & 🍁 recently after the hate fueled fiasco years ago that hijacked the pride of 🇨🇦. Thx to the 48th for reunifying us in a common mission of love, patriotism and sovereignty.
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
This is absolutely terrible news.
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
Moderna withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine
Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and COVID combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
www.reuters.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is absolutely terrible news.
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
The Canadian Immunocompromised Advocacy Network is assembling its inaugural Patient Advisory Committee.
Nominations are being accepted until May 30th. Submit here 👉 immunocompromised.ca/take-action
Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life for immunocompromised people across Canada.
Nominations are being accepted until May 30th. Submit here 👉 immunocompromised.ca/take-action
Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life for immunocompromised people across Canada.
May 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Canadian Immunocompromised Advocacy Network is assembling its inaugural Patient Advisory Committee.
Nominations are being accepted until May 30th. Submit here 👉 immunocompromised.ca/take-action
Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life for immunocompromised people across Canada.
Nominations are being accepted until May 30th. Submit here 👉 immunocompromised.ca/take-action
Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life for immunocompromised people across Canada.
Nothing about this is shocking to anyone who doesn’t have a big fat lease on an otherwise empty building, is a control freak or sucks at hiring good employees.
Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: "Working from home makes us happier."
An Australian study, conducted over four years and starting before the pandemic, has come up with some enlightening conclusions about the impact of working from home. The researchers are unequivocal: ...
farmingdale-observer.com
May 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Nothing about this is shocking to anyone who doesn’t have a big fat lease on an otherwise empty building, is a control freak or sucks at hiring good employees.
I'm honoured to present at the Cdn Assoc. for Immunization Research, Evaluation, and Education meeting in Toronto tomorrow.
It tells me we aren't alone in our mission to improve access to #immunizations for #immunocompromised Cdns.
We are feeling hope for the future of IC people living in 🇨🇦
It tells me we aren't alone in our mission to improve access to #immunizations for #immunocompromised Cdns.
We are feeling hope for the future of IC people living in 🇨🇦
May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm honoured to present at the Cdn Assoc. for Immunization Research, Evaluation, and Education meeting in Toronto tomorrow.
It tells me we aren't alone in our mission to improve access to #immunizations for #immunocompromised Cdns.
We are feeling hope for the future of IC people living in 🇨🇦
It tells me we aren't alone in our mission to improve access to #immunizations for #immunocompromised Cdns.
We are feeling hope for the future of IC people living in 🇨🇦
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
I’ve heard some people say they think Carney “rolled over” in the White House yesterday. What I saw was a leader who said what he had to say without stuttering and let a lunatic make himself look like a fool in his own house. Looked like professionalism, tact and resolve to me. What about you?
May 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’ve heard some people say they think Carney “rolled over” in the White House yesterday. What I saw was a leader who said what he had to say without stuttering and let a lunatic make himself look like a fool in his own house. Looked like professionalism, tact and resolve to me. What about you?
This is an important post outlining what is happening with provincial healthcare spending, practical solutions AND low effort calls to action to do something about it at an individual level.
If you’re not happy with healthcare, here’s your chance to do something about it.
#healthcareadvocacy
If you’re not happy with healthcare, here’s your chance to do something about it.
#healthcareadvocacy
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This news article from Saltwire about how Provinces used the extra Healthcare transfers from the Federal govt, this is telling and this is why people are angry, we know they are redirecting the funds to anything but healthcare, excerpt below:
#cdnpoli #HealthcareTransfers
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This news article from Saltwire about how Provinces used the extra Healthcare transfers from the Federal govt, this is telling and this is why people are angry, we know they are redirecting the funds to anything but healthcare, excerpt below:
#cdnpoli #HealthcareTransfers
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May 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This is an important post outlining what is happening with provincial healthcare spending, practical solutions AND low effort calls to action to do something about it at an individual level.
If you’re not happy with healthcare, here’s your chance to do something about it.
#healthcareadvocacy
If you’re not happy with healthcare, here’s your chance to do something about it.
#healthcareadvocacy
Ever wonder why so many people get sick on or after vacation. Well, this is why. 🤢
May 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Ever wonder why so many people get sick on or after vacation. Well, this is why. 🤢
I feel like us airport mask wearing people need to have a special wave, like the motorcycle folks do. A sign of solidarity. So, what are we doing? Low wave or high wave? Peace?
May 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I feel like us airport mask wearing people need to have a special wave, like the motorcycle folks do. A sign of solidarity. So, what are we doing? Low wave or high wave? Peace?
Today is election day in 🇨🇦 While tariffs, Canada-U.S. relations & cost of living have dominated, we need to ensure that healthcare is a priority. As the Co-Chair of Cancer Action Now, I ask you to please vote today & join us in advocating for improved cancer care in Canada. #DyingToBeAPriority
April 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today is election day in 🇨🇦 While tariffs, Canada-U.S. relations & cost of living have dominated, we need to ensure that healthcare is a priority. As the Co-Chair of Cancer Action Now, I ask you to please vote today & join us in advocating for improved cancer care in Canada. #DyingToBeAPriority
If you're interested in understanding the implications of the federal election on healthcare, I recommend watching this replay by @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social and @gisociety.bsky.social youtu.be/7ZPKoCX3CwU?...
Webinar: Prioritizing Healthcare in the 2025 Federal Election
YouTube video by saveyourskinfdn
youtu.be
April 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If you're interested in understanding the implications of the federal election on healthcare, I recommend watching this replay by @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social and @gisociety.bsky.social youtu.be/7ZPKoCX3CwU?...
American gates at YYZ looking pretty empty 🤭 Wouldn’t have believed it until I saw it for myself and here we are!
April 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
American gates at YYZ looking pretty empty 🤭 Wouldn’t have believed it until I saw it for myself and here we are!
Reposted by Michelle Burleigh
Ontario measles cases hit 1,000 and doctors on the front lines reveal what they're seeing. ‘How can this be?’
It’s easy. Low immunization rates + highly infectious pathogen + no clean air = outbreak.
It’s easy. Low immunization rates + highly infectious pathogen + no clean air = outbreak.
Ontario measles cases hit 1,000 and doctors on the front lines reveal what they're seeing. ‘How can this be?’ — Toronto Star
In the current outbreak MDs are seeing many toddlers and very young children who needed oxygen to help with their breathing.
apple.news
April 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Ontario measles cases hit 1,000 and doctors on the front lines reveal what they're seeing. ‘How can this be?’
It’s easy. Low immunization rates + highly infectious pathogen + no clean air = outbreak.
It’s easy. Low immunization rates + highly infectious pathogen + no clean air = outbreak.
Dear Cancer Advocates,
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Health eMatters conference.
Apply here to attend this truly special conference.
healthematters.ca
#canceradvocate #patientadvocate
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Health eMatters conference.
Apply here to attend this truly special conference.
healthematters.ca
#canceradvocate #patientadvocate
April 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Dear Cancer Advocates,
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Health eMatters conference.
Apply here to attend this truly special conference.
healthematters.ca
#canceradvocate #patientadvocate
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Health eMatters conference.
Apply here to attend this truly special conference.
healthematters.ca
#canceradvocate #patientadvocate