130 OB/Gyns*
I've been concerned the maternity crisis in the Interior BC would be used to erode public health, so seeing this hosted on the BC Conservative site does not feel great. This multifactorial problem desperately needs to be addressed.
#obgyn #womenshealth #maternitycarecrisis #kamloops
I've been concerned the maternity crisis in the Interior BC would be used to erode public health, so seeing this hosted on the BC Conservative site does not feel great. This multifactorial problem desperately needs to be addressed.
#obgyn #womenshealth #maternitycarecrisis #kamloops
Letter signed by 130 doctors calls out IH, province for 'short sighted' approach to Kamloops maternity crisis #Kamloops
Letter signed by 130 doctors calls out IH, province for 'short sighted' approach to Kamloops maternity crisis - Kamloops News
www.castanet.net
October 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
130 OB/Gyns*
I've been concerned the maternity crisis in the Interior BC would be used to erode public health, so seeing this hosted on the BC Conservative site does not feel great. This multifactorial problem desperately needs to be addressed.
#obgyn #womenshealth #maternitycarecrisis #kamloops
I've been concerned the maternity crisis in the Interior BC would be used to erode public health, so seeing this hosted on the BC Conservative site does not feel great. This multifactorial problem desperately needs to be addressed.
#obgyn #womenshealth #maternitycarecrisis #kamloops
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“I was with you, until you said ‘pregnant people.’”
I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵
I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“I was with you, until you said ‘pregnant people.’”
I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵
I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵
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Breaking News: The FDA approved a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, expanding the supply at a time when the Trump administration is under pressure from abortion opponents to sharply restrict access to the pills.
F.D.A. Approves a New Generic Abortion Pill
The decision enraged opponents of abortion, who have been pressuring the administration to restrict access to abortion medication.
nyti.ms
October 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Breaking News: The FDA approved a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, expanding the supply at a time when the Trump administration is under pressure from abortion opponents to sharply restrict access to the pills.
A heartbreaking, anticipated, preventable
loss.
loss.
Tragic news in Alberta
The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March
A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News
Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...
www.cbc.ca
October 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A heartbreaking, anticipated, preventable
loss.
loss.
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Dr. Yael Harrari receiving diploma at Tel Aviv University’s School of Medicine graduation.
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Dr. Yael Harrari receiving diploma at Tel Aviv University’s School of Medicine graduation.
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
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Embarrassingly little, embarrassingly late
The CMA echoes the World Medical Association's concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza: international humanitarian norms must be upheld and we hope for an immediate end to the hostilities.
www.wma.net/news-post/th...
www.wma.net/news-post/th...
WMA - The World Medical Association-The World Medical Association Expresses Deep Concern Over Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
WMA - The World Medical Association
www.wma.net
August 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Embarrassingly little, embarrassingly late
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We have several DECADES of experience treating peripartum mood disorders with SSRIs. Please trust your obstetrician, midwife, or family practitioner and not a bunch of white dudes without any certification in women’s health who watch too damn much TikTok
July 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We have several DECADES of experience treating peripartum mood disorders with SSRIs. Please trust your obstetrician, midwife, or family practitioner and not a bunch of white dudes without any certification in women’s health who watch too damn much TikTok
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Untreated depression is often far more dangerous in pregnancy than risks of SSRIs…including from both maternal and fetal perspectives.
Sadly, the FDA is no longer a reliable source of medical expertise
#MedSky
Sadly, the FDA is no longer a reliable source of medical expertise
#MedSky
Today’s FDA panel on SSRIs in pregnancy lacked balance and failed to reflect the evidence. Untreated depression and anxiety can lead to serious health risks for pregnant patients—SSRIs can be lifesaving. Patients deserve access to evidence-based, compassionate care. Learn more: buff.ly/NcCZno8
July 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Untreated depression is often far more dangerous in pregnancy than risks of SSRIs…including from both maternal and fetal perspectives.
Sadly, the FDA is no longer a reliable source of medical expertise
#MedSky
Sadly, the FDA is no longer a reliable source of medical expertise
#MedSky
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🚨BREAKING: The last journalists working for AFP in Gaza have said they can no longer work for the news agency.
They are out of energy and they are starving to death.
I have never seen a statement from a news organisation like it.
🧵
They are out of energy and they are starving to death.
I have never seen a statement from a news organisation like it.
🧵
July 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🚨BREAKING: The last journalists working for AFP in Gaza have said they can no longer work for the news agency.
They are out of energy and they are starving to death.
I have never seen a statement from a news organisation like it.
🧵
They are out of energy and they are starving to death.
I have never seen a statement from a news organisation like it.
🧵
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“Abortion is health care. It is health care that can be emotional, complicated and deeply personal. It is health care that is constantly threatened and restricted by those who do not understand the complexity of pregnancy and its consequences...1/3
June 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“Abortion is health care. It is health care that can be emotional, complicated and deeply personal. It is health care that is constantly threatened and restricted by those who do not understand the complexity of pregnancy and its consequences...1/3
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A picture of Trayvon Martin at space camp. He posthumously received an aviation honorary degree.
Today would've been his 28th Birthday.
Today would've been his 28th Birthday.
February 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
A picture of Trayvon Martin at space camp. He posthumously received an aviation honorary degree.
Today would've been his 28th Birthday.
Today would've been his 28th Birthday.
Our little group is looking for help! We have call locum availability with guaranteed minimum income and permanent generalist obstetricians/gynecologist positions in the beautiful Okanagan, BC Canada.
#medsky #obgynsky #reprosky #blueskydocs
#medsky #obgynsky #reprosky #blueskydocs
February 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Our little group is looking for help! We have call locum availability with guaranteed minimum income and permanent generalist obstetricians/gynecologist positions in the beautiful Okanagan, BC Canada.
#medsky #obgynsky #reprosky #blueskydocs
#medsky #obgynsky #reprosky #blueskydocs
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Today, we celebrate Black Women Physicians' Day, honouring Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler’s 1864 milestone as the first Black female physician in the U.S.
Forever grateful to stand on the shoulders of giants and to continue paving the way for greater diversity and inclusion in Medicine.
#BHM #Blacksky
Forever grateful to stand on the shoulders of giants and to continue paving the way for greater diversity and inclusion in Medicine.
#BHM #Blacksky
February 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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This is how they cover up what abortion bans do — fire anyone who helps tell the stories of harm. Everyone who is or can be pregnant will pay the price.
www.propublica.org/article/geor...
www.propublica.org/article/geor...
Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths
In a letter, the state’s public health commissioner said the action was taken because “confidential information provided to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee was inappropriately shared with outs...
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2024 at 12:41 PM
This is how they cover up what abortion bans do — fire anyone who helps tell the stories of harm. Everyone who is or can be pregnant will pay the price.
www.propublica.org/article/geor...
www.propublica.org/article/geor...
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🗣 When it feels like our reproductive rights are being attacked from every angle, one of the most important things we can do is equip ourselves with the tools & language to communicate effectively.
Join us on Feb 15 for "Having Hard Conversations About Abortion" arcc-cdac.ca/activist-workshop-list/
Join us on Feb 15 for "Having Hard Conversations About Abortion" arcc-cdac.ca/activist-workshop-list/
Activist Workshop List | Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
ARCC periodically offers workshops designed to train people in reproductive rights advocacy. Previous Workshops
www.arcc-cdac.ca
February 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🗣 When it feels like our reproductive rights are being attacked from every angle, one of the most important things we can do is equip ourselves with the tools & language to communicate effectively.
Join us on Feb 15 for "Having Hard Conversations About Abortion" arcc-cdac.ca/activist-workshop-list/
Join us on Feb 15 for "Having Hard Conversations About Abortion" arcc-cdac.ca/activist-workshop-list/
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BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration for refusing to issue passports with accurate sex designations for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people.
This action violates the Constitution.
This action violates the Constitution.
February 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration for refusing to issue passports with accurate sex designations for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people.
This action violates the Constitution.
This action violates the Constitution.
I probably think about this weekly and I'm not sure I've noticed a platform that doesn't do it? Today it was Kendrick's half time interview on apple music.
![Kendrick Lamar speaking into a microphone, subtitles show "... writing the most terrible [___]..."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vi5ik7jypoxgwpb4sgfwpvg4/bafkreihopii52yg6ovasi57hdom257tsa77nosu5hgtztsnhod5pc4kbuy@jpeg)
February 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I probably think about this weekly and I'm not sure I've noticed a platform that doesn't do it? Today it was Kendrick's half time interview on apple music.