🌱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 🇨🇦
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
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 💪🏽 💉❤️
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
Full circle ⭕️
Early this morning I joined the AGM @cpsbc.bsky.social which held a moment of silence for my late grandmother dermatologist Dr. Margaret Johnston.. later this morning at @northislandchc.bsky.social, I taught our @ubcmedicine.bsky.social medical student how to use my GMa ‘wood’s lamp’
Early this morning I joined the AGM @cpsbc.bsky.social which held a moment of silence for my late grandmother dermatologist Dr. Margaret Johnston.. later this morning at @northislandchc.bsky.social, I taught our @ubcmedicine.bsky.social medical student how to use my GMa ‘wood’s lamp’
September 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Full circle ⭕️
Early this morning I joined the AGM @cpsbc.bsky.social which held a moment of silence for my late grandmother dermatologist Dr. Margaret Johnston.. later this morning at @northislandchc.bsky.social, I taught our @ubcmedicine.bsky.social medical student how to use my GMa ‘wood’s lamp’
Early this morning I joined the AGM @cpsbc.bsky.social which held a moment of silence for my late grandmother dermatologist Dr. Margaret Johnston.. later this morning at @northislandchc.bsky.social, I taught our @ubcmedicine.bsky.social medical student how to use my GMa ‘wood’s lamp’
Love the ‘small town’ relationships working with our #pharmacists - walking across the hall to Hardy Bay Drugstore or across the street with @RexallDrugstore - Teamwork Makes The Dream Work 🙏🏽❤️💪🏽
Loved this poster too
Loved this poster too
September 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Love the ‘small town’ relationships working with our #pharmacists - walking across the hall to Hardy Bay Drugstore or across the street with @RexallDrugstore - Teamwork Makes The Dream Work 🙏🏽❤️💪🏽
Loved this poster too
Loved this poster too
Proud to be published in this month’s BC Medical Journal - sharing our pioneering approach at North Island Community Health Centre - good for patients, providers and the community ❤️🩹
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @doctorsofbc.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @doctorsofbc.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Proud to be published in this month’s BC Medical Journal - sharing our pioneering approach at North Island Community Health Centre - good for patients, providers and the community ❤️🩹
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @doctorsofbc.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
@bcfamilydocs.bsky.social @doctorsofbc.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
We have had emerg closures for over 3 years.. permanently overnight for 2.5 yrs - and yesterday we had another daytime closure.
Our @northislandchc.bsky.social has offered to fill the gaps where possible provided Island Health gives us notice
#PortHardy
#Healthcare
#BCPoli
Our @northislandchc.bsky.social has offered to fill the gaps where possible provided Island Health gives us notice
#PortHardy
#Healthcare
#BCPoli
September 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We have had emerg closures for over 3 years.. permanently overnight for 2.5 yrs - and yesterday we had another daytime closure.
Our @northislandchc.bsky.social has offered to fill the gaps where possible provided Island Health gives us notice
#PortHardy
#Healthcare
#BCPoli
Our @northislandchc.bsky.social has offered to fill the gaps where possible provided Island Health gives us notice
#PortHardy
#Healthcare
#BCPoli
Wow!
I received a UBC teaching award on behalf of our North Island Community Health Centre team today.. thanks to our community for welcoming learners
I received a UBC teaching award on behalf of our North Island Community Health Centre team today.. thanks to our community for welcoming learners
September 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Wow!
I received a UBC teaching award on behalf of our North Island Community Health Centre team today.. thanks to our community for welcoming learners
I received a UBC teaching award on behalf of our North Island Community Health Centre team today.. thanks to our community for welcoming learners
Stay tuned for a fantastic dialogue filmed this weekend at North Island Community Health Centre featuring Dr. Prean Armogam, Fran Jenkins and me - 📣 We Urgently Need to Reopen Port Hardy Emergency 🚨
September 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Stay tuned for a fantastic dialogue filmed this weekend at North Island Community Health Centre featuring Dr. Prean Armogam, Fran Jenkins and me - 📣 We Urgently Need to Reopen Port Hardy Emergency 🚨
🙏🏽❤️ love these connections.. social media has drawbacks it be sure, but it also can create beautiful connections.
August 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🙏🏽❤️ love these connections.. social media has drawbacks it be sure, but it also can create beautiful connections.
Did you know that I am a licensed Marine Medical Examiner and Designated Physician for Transport Canada?
If you need a marine medical, I’m your guy - call 250-902-2320 or email reception.nichc@gmail.com to book
If you need a marine medical, I’m your guy - call 250-902-2320 or email reception.nichc@gmail.com to book
August 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you know that I am a licensed Marine Medical Examiner and Designated Physician for Transport Canada?
If you need a marine medical, I’m your guy - call 250-902-2320 or email reception.nichc@gmail.com to book
If you need a marine medical, I’m your guy - call 250-902-2320 or email reception.nichc@gmail.com to book
A day in the life of a small town coastal doctor:
Today I was invited aboard a 265’ yacht in Hardy Bay to provide childhood vaccinations
This was special to me for a few reasons - I believe vaccination to be the most important health intervention possible and I love boats.
Today I was invited aboard a 265’ yacht in Hardy Bay to provide childhood vaccinations
This was special to me for a few reasons - I believe vaccination to be the most important health intervention possible and I love boats.
July 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A day in the life of a small town coastal doctor:
Today I was invited aboard a 265’ yacht in Hardy Bay to provide childhood vaccinations
This was special to me for a few reasons - I believe vaccination to be the most important health intervention possible and I love boats.
Today I was invited aboard a 265’ yacht in Hardy Bay to provide childhood vaccinations
This was special to me for a few reasons - I believe vaccination to be the most important health intervention possible and I love boats.
I am excited to announce I’ve been elected to Board of Directors for @bcfamilydocs.bsky.social of @doctorsofbc.bsky.social
I look forward to advocating for Physician Assistants #BCNeedsPAs, reopening of #PortHardy emerg, increase Group Medical Visits as we do @northislandchc.bsky.social and more
I look forward to advocating for Physician Assistants #BCNeedsPAs, reopening of #PortHardy emerg, increase Group Medical Visits as we do @northislandchc.bsky.social and more
May 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I am excited to announce I’ve been elected to Board of Directors for @bcfamilydocs.bsky.social of @doctorsofbc.bsky.social
I look forward to advocating for Physician Assistants #BCNeedsPAs, reopening of #PortHardy emerg, increase Group Medical Visits as we do @northislandchc.bsky.social and more
I look forward to advocating for Physician Assistants #BCNeedsPAs, reopening of #PortHardy emerg, increase Group Medical Visits as we do @northislandchc.bsky.social and more
This Election 🇨🇦 I’m voting for Healthcare.
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#Election2025 #ElectionCanada #Elxn45 #CdnPoli #Healthcare
@cmadocs.bsky.social
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#Election2025 #ElectionCanada #Elxn45 #CdnPoli #Healthcare
@cmadocs.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This Election 🇨🇦 I’m voting for Healthcare.
www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...
#Election2025 #ElectionCanada #Elxn45 #CdnPoli #Healthcare
@cmadocs.bsky.social
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#Election2025 #ElectionCanada #Elxn45 #CdnPoli #Healthcare
@cmadocs.bsky.social
Super smooth in #PortHardy today at lunch
April 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Super smooth in #PortHardy today at lunch
#ThankfulThursday
Grateful for public health nurses and vaccinations - today thrilled for my little girl getting her first shots 💉 #VaccinesCauseAdults
🛡️ Protection vs Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Tetanus, Influenza & Polio ❤️🩹
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
Grateful for public health nurses and vaccinations - today thrilled for my little girl getting her first shots 💉 #VaccinesCauseAdults
🛡️ Protection vs Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Tetanus, Influenza & Polio ❤️🩹
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
April 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
#ThankfulThursday
Grateful for public health nurses and vaccinations - today thrilled for my little girl getting her first shots 💉 #VaccinesCauseAdults
🛡️ Protection vs Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Tetanus, Influenza & Polio ❤️🩹
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
Grateful for public health nurses and vaccinations - today thrilled for my little girl getting her first shots 💉 #VaccinesCauseAdults
🛡️ Protection vs Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Tetanus, Influenza & Polio ❤️🩹
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
This hangs in my office and helps guide my interactions with patients and our doctors’ approach at @northislandchc.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This hangs in my office and helps guide my interactions with patients and our doctors’ approach at @northislandchc.bsky.social