Tomorrow is White Ribbon Day. It has been 36 years.
Demain, c'est la Journée du Ruban Blanc. Ça fait 36 ​​ans.

#IMGs will have to have at least 2 years of high school in Ontario - the only province in the country with such a requirement. Given the current status of physician vacancies across the country (i.e., desperate need), there will be nothing but negative consequences from this.
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(JAMA) While @samhhsagov data does not precisely mirror Canadian experience, the information presented here suggests that people with #mentalhealth conditions are at increased risk of developing #substanceuse disorders because they may #selfmedicate with #drugs or #alcohol.

In 2025, the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag is celebrated today, a powerful symbol of language, culture, and resilience. For five decades, this green and white flag has flown as a sign of unity and belonging for Ontario’s Francophones.

En 2025, le 50ᵉ anniversaire du drapeau franco-ontarien est célébré aujourd'hui, un puissant symbole de langue, de culture et de résilience. Depuis cinq décennies, ce drapeau vert et blanc flotte comme un signe d’unité et d’appartenance pour les francophones de l’Ontario.

@niageing's newest report underscores the urgent need for more coordinated, comprehensive strategies to tackle #dementia - one of Canada’s fastest-growing health challenges, including three policy recommendations (see infographic).

Full report available at tinyurl.com/357bcmyj

Your WMTY Day Mission: Just One Conversation on June 3rd!
On Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025:

Ask ONE patient: "What matters to you today?"
Listen carefully to their response.
Do what you reasonably can to honour their request, or note it down for follow-up.
It's that simple! One focused interaction.

Support and appreciate the @niageing's new infographic that compares three complementary poverty measures, describing how each reveals a unique window into the diverse financial realities of older adults. #whatmatters #olderadults

Bobby Davidson's picture of Theodore Too - the life-size replica of the beloved children's TV tugboat - sits partially sunk at a dock in Port Weller, Ontario.

Metaphors, anyone?

The 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘 approach - an excellent resource on tips for caring for #olderadults with #delirium from @RGPToronto.