Dr. Shazma Mithani, MD, FRCPC
@drshazmamithani.bsky.social
Inner city ER Doc | Mom | Advocate | Speaker |
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*Posts are not medical advice
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*Posts are not medical advice
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Should healthcare have user fees? - Alberta Views
Despite the evidence for well-designed user fees, vulnerable patients avoid necessary care with even the smallest fee.
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Should healthcare have user fees?
See my thoughts in the latest issue of Alberta Views Magazine.
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See my thoughts in the latest issue of Alberta Views Magazine.
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False health information harms patients, providers, and the integrity of medicine. What can physicians do?
Join us at #CCPH2025 for a discussion w/ @drshazmamithani.bsky.social, Dr. Sarah Newbery, @jossreimer.bsky.social, Doctor Mike and Dr. Sukhmeet Sachal.
Register here: bit.ly/46b17FH
Join us at #CCPH2025 for a discussion w/ @drshazmamithani.bsky.social, Dr. Sarah Newbery, @jossreimer.bsky.social, Doctor Mike and Dr. Sukhmeet Sachal.
Register here: bit.ly/46b17FH
September 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
False health information harms patients, providers, and the integrity of medicine. What can physicians do?
Join us at #CCPH2025 for a discussion w/ @drshazmamithani.bsky.social, Dr. Sarah Newbery, @jossreimer.bsky.social, Doctor Mike and Dr. Sukhmeet Sachal.
Register here: bit.ly/46b17FH
Join us at #CCPH2025 for a discussion w/ @drshazmamithani.bsky.social, Dr. Sarah Newbery, @jossreimer.bsky.social, Doctor Mike and Dr. Sukhmeet Sachal.
Register here: bit.ly/46b17FH
IMPORTANT PSA FOR ALBERTANS
GoA is now requiring the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines be pre-ordered on their online booking site by September 30. Please spread the word and get your family pre-ordered ASAP.
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GoA is now requiring the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines be pre-ordered on their online booking site by September 30. Please spread the word and get your family pre-ordered ASAP.
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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August 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
IMPORTANT PSA FOR ALBERTANS
GoA is now requiring the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines be pre-ordered on their online booking site by September 30. Please spread the word and get your family pre-ordered ASAP.
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
GoA is now requiring the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines be pre-ordered on their online booking site by September 30. Please spread the word and get your family pre-ordered ASAP.
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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What are the signs of heat illness? Heat-related illness exists on a spectrum, so recognizing early symptoms is key to avoiding progression, by @drshazmamithani.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com
What are the signs of heat illness?
Heat-related illness exists on a spectrum, so recognizing early symptoms is key to avoiding progression
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June 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
What are the signs of heat illness? Heat-related illness exists on a spectrum, so recognizing early symptoms is key to avoiding progression, by @drshazmamithani.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com
“The organization calls Bill 26 an “unprecedented government intrusion” because it requires physicians to follow a law rather than clinical guidelines, the needs of patients and their own conscience.”
May 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“The organization calls Bill 26 an “unprecedented government intrusion” because it requires physicians to follow a law rather than clinical guidelines, the needs of patients and their own conscience.”
I think we are focussing on the wrong metrics when we talk about the healthcare system. We talk a lot about hospital space. Yes, we have an aging population, but I think we would be better served talking more about keeping people out of hospitals by increasing care in the community. /1
May 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I think we are focussing on the wrong metrics when we talk about the healthcare system. We talk a lot about hospital space. Yes, we have an aging population, but I think we would be better served talking more about keeping people out of hospitals by increasing care in the community. /1
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Accidents happen – but these five rules will help keep you out of the ER, by @drshazmamithani.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com
Accidents happen – but these five rules will help keep you out of the ER
While some ED visits can’t be avoided, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of needing emergency medical care
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May 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Accidents happen – but these five rules will help keep you out of the ER, by @drshazmamithani.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com
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As emergency departments across Alberta face overcrowding, AMA board member Dr. Shazma Mithani @drshazmamithani.bsky.social highlights five ways to help keep you healthy and out of the ER. canadian-reviews.ca/accidents-ha...
Accidents happen – but these five rules will help keep you out of the ER | Canada Voices - Canadian Reviews
Illustration by Photo illustration by The Globe and Mail. Sources: Unsplash, Pexels
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May 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
As emergency departments across Alberta face overcrowding, AMA board member Dr. Shazma Mithani @drshazmamithani.bsky.social highlights five ways to help keep you healthy and out of the ER. canadian-reviews.ca/accidents-ha...
Really great discussion on the Money Feels podcast on healthcare privatization. Take a listen!
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80: What the Privatization of Healthcare Looks Like
Podcast Episode · Money Feels · 2025-04-10 · 47m
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April 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Really great discussion on the Money Feels podcast on healthcare privatization. Take a listen!
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Concern grows over low #measles #vaccination rates in parts of B.C. Some regions had less than two-thirds of 7-year-olds fully vaccinated against measles in 2023, by Akshay Kulkarni www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca #MMR
Concern grows over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. | CBC News
Scientists are raising the alarm over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. as concern grows over outbreaks in Ontario and Texas.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Concern grows over low #measles #vaccination rates in parts of B.C. Some regions had less than two-thirds of 7-year-olds fully vaccinated against measles in 2023, by Akshay Kulkarni www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca #MMR
Measles has arrived in Alberta with a recent confirmed case in the Calgary region.
Stay diligent and make sure you and your loved ones are adequately vaccinated.
#alberta #yyc #abhealth #measles
Stay diligent and make sure you and your loved ones are adequately vaccinated.
#alberta #yyc #abhealth #measles
A few important reminders about measles:
1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission.
2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room.
3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection.
/1
1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission.
2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room.
3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection.
/1
March 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Thanks to @albertadoctors.bsky.social for the invite to speak on your health delivery model panel at the Representative Forum!
Great discussion about improving timely surgical access.
I met some lovely folks IRL!
@drshazmamithani.bsky.social
Dr Hardcastle
Dr Parks
#abpoli #ableg
Great discussion about improving timely surgical access.
I met some lovely folks IRL!
@drshazmamithani.bsky.social
Dr Hardcastle
Dr Parks
#abpoli #ableg
March 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thanks to @albertadoctors.bsky.social for the invite to speak on your health delivery model panel at the Representative Forum!
Great discussion about improving timely surgical access.
I met some lovely folks IRL!
@drshazmamithani.bsky.social
Dr Hardcastle
Dr Parks
#abpoli #ableg
Great discussion about improving timely surgical access.
I met some lovely folks IRL!
@drshazmamithani.bsky.social
Dr Hardcastle
Dr Parks
#abpoli #ableg
A few important reminders about measles:
1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission.
2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room.
3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection.
/1
1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission.
2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room.
3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection.
/1
March 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A few important reminders about measles:
1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission.
2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room.
3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection.
/1
1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission.
2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room.
3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection.
/1
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A measles outbreak has been reported in northern Alberta. Measles is highly contagious and the best source for preventing outbreaks is immunization. For more information visit: myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immuni...
March 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A measles outbreak has been reported in northern Alberta. Measles is highly contagious and the best source for preventing outbreaks is immunization. For more information visit: myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immuni...
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I’m playing in a charity hockey game called the heavy hockey showdown to raise money for SACE on March 15 at the downtown community arena. Here’s a link to donate www.justgiving.com/page/oliver-...
WE SUPPORT SACE
Help Oliver Nielsen raise money to support Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
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March 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I’m playing in a charity hockey game called the heavy hockey showdown to raise money for SACE on March 15 at the downtown community arena. Here’s a link to donate www.justgiving.com/page/oliver-...
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Sexual Assault Center Edmonton lost @albertagov.bsky.social funding!! This is abhorrent news!! What have we become in Alberta.
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March 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Sexual Assault Center Edmonton lost @albertagov.bsky.social funding!! This is abhorrent news!! What have we become in Alberta.
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The Sexual Assault Centre for Edmonton (SACE) provides tremendous supports for sexual assault survivors in #yeg.
As of today, SACE has paused intake because of an unexpected funding cut by the Alberta Government.
This is absolutely devastating to SA survivors.
As of today, SACE has paused intake because of an unexpected funding cut by the Alberta Government.
This is absolutely devastating to SA survivors.
March 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Sexual Assault Centre for Edmonton (SACE) provides tremendous supports for sexual assault survivors in #yeg.
As of today, SACE has paused intake because of an unexpected funding cut by the Alberta Government.
This is absolutely devastating to SA survivors.
As of today, SACE has paused intake because of an unexpected funding cut by the Alberta Government.
This is absolutely devastating to SA survivors.
With the extreme cold, we have been seeing many more cases of frostbite in unhoused patients. These patients often require admission to hospital, and in severe cases, require amputation months down the road.
Any guesses on what could prevent this and be much more cost effective ?
Housing.
Any guesses on what could prevent this and be much more cost effective ?
Housing.
February 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
With the extreme cold, we have been seeing many more cases of frostbite in unhoused patients. These patients often require admission to hospital, and in severe cases, require amputation months down the road.
Any guesses on what could prevent this and be much more cost effective ?
Housing.
Any guesses on what could prevent this and be much more cost effective ?
Housing.
I’ve been getting more questions about “Bird Flu” and whether it’s time to worry.
Here’s some info on what you need to know. 1/2
Here’s some info on what you need to know. 1/2
February 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I’ve been getting more questions about “Bird Flu” and whether it’s time to worry.
Here’s some info on what you need to know. 1/2
Here’s some info on what you need to know. 1/2
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With all going on in Alberta politics regarding the healthcare system right now…
… your reminder that the care you receive is directly thanks to the amazing humans who work on the frontlines: the nurses, the doctors, the clerical staff, allied health, support workers 💖🧑⚕️
… your reminder that the care you receive is directly thanks to the amazing humans who work on the frontlines: the nurses, the doctors, the clerical staff, allied health, support workers 💖🧑⚕️
February 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
With all going on in Alberta politics regarding the healthcare system right now…
… your reminder that the care you receive is directly thanks to the amazing humans who work on the frontlines: the nurses, the doctors, the clerical staff, allied health, support workers 💖🧑⚕️
… your reminder that the care you receive is directly thanks to the amazing humans who work on the frontlines: the nurses, the doctors, the clerical staff, allied health, support workers 💖🧑⚕️
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One question, one follow-up was a COVID invention. We couldn't scrum properly, so that's how govt ran phone press conferences.
Now govt uses it to limit reporters' ability to press officials. It is govt control over media. That's why I don't like the mic system. Bring back proper scrums.
Now govt uses it to limit reporters' ability to press officials. It is govt control over media. That's why I don't like the mic system. Bring back proper scrums.
February 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
One question, one follow-up was a COVID invention. We couldn't scrum properly, so that's how govt ran phone press conferences.
Now govt uses it to limit reporters' ability to press officials. It is govt control over media. That's why I don't like the mic system. Bring back proper scrums.
Now govt uses it to limit reporters' ability to press officials. It is govt control over media. That's why I don't like the mic system. Bring back proper scrums.
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The gap between First Nations and non-First Nations life expectancy in Alberta is 19 years, and wider now than any other point on record. This is a provincial and national emergency. #ableg
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February 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The gap between First Nations and non-First Nations life expectancy in Alberta is 19 years, and wider now than any other point on record. This is a provincial and national emergency. #ableg
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Premier Smith remains silent as calls for resignation grow louder following AHS political interference allegations www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
February 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Premier Smith remains silent as calls for resignation grow louder following AHS political interference allegations www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
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This rapid acceleration in solar deployment shows the potential of renewables to meet global energy needs now. While nuclear SMRs will likely have a role in the mix, holding out for unproven or slower-to-deploy technologies risks predatory delays. Renewables are scaling at the speed of necessity. ⚡🌍
In 2004, it took the world a year to add a gigawatt of solar power — now it takes a day
February 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This rapid acceleration in solar deployment shows the potential of renewables to meet global energy needs now. While nuclear SMRs will likely have a role in the mix, holding out for unproven or slower-to-deploy technologies risks predatory delays. Renewables are scaling at the speed of necessity. ⚡🌍