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Avis Favaro
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Health Journalist 🇨🇦 Contributor CTVNews
Host Canadian Institute for Health information Podcast, contributor to Santis Health
But mostly a professional hypochondriac
🇨🇦 Budget 2025 Science:
Via supportourscience.bsky.social
$ 1 billion for new research chairs
$ 133 M doctoral & post docs
$ 400 million for research infrastructure
$ 120 M for assistant professors
$ 334 M quantum & defence applications
$ 2.7 B for meteorological computing-
thoughts?
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“That election pledge said that “where the U.S. is squeezing out researchers, we will look to welcome research here in Canada. … More researchers at home will help us solve Canadian problems, and export more Canadian solutions to the global marketplace.” #science #innovation @theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In an emergency you want health data fast. Why wait for 1st responders to reach a patient to locate a MedicAlert bracelet? Why not have data sent when the 911 call comes in? Hear about a new solution w/Leslie McGill @medicalertca.bsky.social
@cihica.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Sachin Latti is a BC based first responder who ran across Canada raising attention & funds for mental health services. He describes the “off the charts” levels of suffering he encountered-a huge unmet need.Podcast @cihi
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October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Casting a wide net- any US researchers looking at moving to Canada?
Or did you investigate opportunities and found the pathway challenging?
DM me.
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“Built Here, Bought Here” to promote a Canada 🇨🇦 1st movement in healthcare’s supply chain. Is it even possible? Podcast for CIHI with Anne Snowdon @uwindsor.bsky.social
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September 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
What I learned making this podcast on e-scooters-80% were not wearing helmets -passengers can become “airbags” for the drivers & there are deaths -Dr Daniel Rosenfield @sickkidsto.bsky.social Dr Brian Rowe @ualberta.bsky.social
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July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I Asked AI to give me a
Canadian flag with the description “proud,happy”
This is what I got.
Certainly majestic but with a “tough as nails” vibe.
Happy Canada Day!
July 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This very cool "Made in Canada 🇨🇦" helmet sends ultrasound to the brain.Doctors are testing to see if it opens the door to new treatments for #ALS. Patient number one-the first in the world- was just treated. ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
(Courtesy SunnybrookHealth)
May 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Dr Moulton and her team are also expanding the use of names on surgical caps to promote name recognition. There’s more to the science of civility and cognition but it’s a start. @uhnresearch.bsky.social
Podcast link podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c... thanks Dr Ibarra! #theatrecapchallenge 3/3
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Here’s an example- making sure everyone on the OR team knows who’s in the room and behind the masks, with a “team Lineup” with names and faces generated automatically from hospital lists. More in the podcast on OR Etiquette - www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 2/3
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The innovative work of surgeon Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton,world 1st Surgical Lead for Cognition & Culture- focusing on communication, collegial "manners" to make ORs better for staff & safer for patients.
Podcast link
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February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
There’s been so much interest in from US 🇺🇸health workers and jobs in Canada that I’m posting recruitment links for all 10 provinces and 3 territories: 🧵 #healthcarejobs🇨🇦
February 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
19-year-old Amalie Henze turned a terrible tragedy into a mission.
Her hands and feet were #amputated because of severe sepsis. Now she's turned to social media, with a candid look at how she adapts to life without her limbs.
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January 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here is a summary in a press release
December 20, 2024 at 4:48 PM
This one.
December 9, 2024 at 2:50 AM
The Long Goodbye: Dementia After Diagnosis. Our latest podcast with @prescottkatrina & her 7 year journey with her mother w/ #dementia.
She has advice for others who become #caregivers @CIHI_ICIS #alzheimers
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November 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Imaging having your leg amputated to save your life. #diabetes cost Calgary resident Harish Rangan part of a foot and leg. Dr. Karim Manji, discuses limb saving strategies on this timely podcast #WorldDiabetesDay
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November 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM