@gentlemanginger.bsky.social
I live my life by two rules. Never stop caring for others and eat the rich
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“We were told that there are no beds in inpatient and that Ben is actually number four on the list waiting for a bed,”
Healthcare in Alberta. First kids with cancer lost popsicles…
Now they’re losing actual cancer care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1150372...
Healthcare in Alberta. First kids with cancer lost popsicles…
Now they’re losing actual cancer care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1150372...
Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage | Globalnews.ca
An Edmonton mom said the Stollery Children's Hospital urgently needs to grow after a shortage of beds meant her son Ben was turned away from his scheduled chemotherapy treatment.
globalnews.ca
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
“We were told that there are no beds in inpatient and that Ben is actually number four on the list waiting for a bed,”
Healthcare in Alberta. First kids with cancer lost popsicles…
Now they’re losing actual cancer care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1150372...
Healthcare in Alberta. First kids with cancer lost popsicles…
Now they’re losing actual cancer care.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1150372...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Today's essential read for all parents
"“Immunity debt” doesn’t exist, but immune damage does. Children are sicker now than pre-pandemic – many with disabling chronic illnesses. This cycle of harm can only stop when we accept reality – there’s no off ramp without cleaning classroom air."
"“Immunity debt” doesn’t exist, but immune damage does. Children are sicker now than pre-pandemic – many with disabling chronic illnesses. This cycle of harm can only stop when we accept reality – there’s no off ramp without cleaning classroom air."
Tess Finch-Lees: Forever-Covid hurts young people’s health – and their futures
Two years ago, I reported on a study finding that the coronavirus contributed to the 2022 surge of paediatric RSV cases “through the large build-up of Covid-19-infected children and the potential lon...
www.independent.ie
September 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today's essential read for all parents
"“Immunity debt” doesn’t exist, but immune damage does. Children are sicker now than pre-pandemic – many with disabling chronic illnesses. This cycle of harm can only stop when we accept reality – there’s no off ramp without cleaning classroom air."
"“Immunity debt” doesn’t exist, but immune damage does. Children are sicker now than pre-pandemic – many with disabling chronic illnesses. This cycle of harm can only stop when we accept reality – there’s no off ramp without cleaning classroom air."
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Patients living with "long Covid" faced "dismissal" and "medical gaslighting" from medical professionals, research has found.
Long Covid patients gaslit by GPs, Surrey study finds
The University of Surrey study says patients faced "gatekeeping" of medical treatment from doctors.
www.bbc.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Patients living with "long Covid" faced "dismissal" and "medical gaslighting" from medical professionals, research has found.
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He needs a ghost writer for his tweets, too.
June 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
He needs a ghost writer for his tweets, too.
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My daughter, drawing: “this is a pirate”
Me: “oh does he have a sword?”
Daughter: “*HE*?!?!?!?!?”
Kid is learning early how to call out my implicit biases, good for her!
Me: “oh does he have a sword?”
Daughter: “*HE*?!?!?!?!?”
Kid is learning early how to call out my implicit biases, good for her!
June 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My daughter, drawing: “this is a pirate”
Me: “oh does he have a sword?”
Daughter: “*HE*?!?!?!?!?”
Kid is learning early how to call out my implicit biases, good for her!
Me: “oh does he have a sword?”
Daughter: “*HE*?!?!?!?!?”
Kid is learning early how to call out my implicit biases, good for her!
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"She is absolutely wrong about how effective the vaccine is. And her own Ministry of Health has the data to prove it," said Talbot, who is also an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government faces mounting pushback to new COVID-19 vaccine policy | CBC News
The Alberta government continues to face fierce opposition to plans that will reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines in the province.
www.cbc.ca
June 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"She is absolutely wrong about how effective the vaccine is. And her own Ministry of Health has the data to prove it," said Talbot, who is also an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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It'S tOO eXpEnsIVE to DeaL wITH the CliMAte CrisIS.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nearly half of northern Alberta community destroyed as wildfires flare | CBC News
As Albertans forced out by wildfires wait for word when it will be safe to return home, other evacuees are learning their homes have been lost to the flames.
www.cbc.ca
June 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
It'S tOO eXpEnsIVE to DeaL wITH the CliMAte CrisIS.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
May 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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"a study following about 4,000 people in five locations around the world who contracted Covid-19 when they were over 60 years old. Preliminary data shows that up to one-third of long-Covid people over 65 meet criteria for an Mild Cognitive Impairment diagnosis."
Is Covid Rewriting the Rules of Aging? Brain Decline Alarms Doctors
Millions of long-Covid patients continue to struggle with cognitive difficulties.
www.wsj.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"a study following about 4,000 people in five locations around the world who contracted Covid-19 when they were over 60 years old. Preliminary data shows that up to one-third of long-Covid people over 65 meet criteria for an Mild Cognitive Impairment diagnosis."
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Biggest insider trading market manipulation scheme in history.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
April 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Biggest insider trading market manipulation scheme in history.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
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March 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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When following the headlines fills me with despair, it's comforting to cuddle with a family member who remains blissfully unconcerned about fascism.
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
March 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
When following the headlines fills me with despair, it's comforting to cuddle with a family member who remains blissfully unconcerned about fascism.
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
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USA: Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reminds people COVID isn’t a cold.
"The extent of damage to our bodies in the long-term is still unknown,” he stated
"Last year, the disease caused approximately 59,000 deaths and more than 500,000 hospitalizations in the U.S."
Source: archive.md/knpq5
"The extent of damage to our bodies in the long-term is still unknown,” he stated
"Last year, the disease caused approximately 59,000 deaths and more than 500,000 hospitalizations in the U.S."
Source: archive.md/knpq5
February 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
USA: Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reminds people COVID isn’t a cold.
"The extent of damage to our bodies in the long-term is still unknown,” he stated
"Last year, the disease caused approximately 59,000 deaths and more than 500,000 hospitalizations in the U.S."
Source: archive.md/knpq5
"The extent of damage to our bodies in the long-term is still unknown,” he stated
"Last year, the disease caused approximately 59,000 deaths and more than 500,000 hospitalizations in the U.S."
Source: archive.md/knpq5
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February 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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More mandatory masking returning to a Canadian province (hint:not Alberta) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mandatory masking will be in place at all Health P.E.I. facilities next week, agency says | CBC News
Visitors and staff at all Health P.E.I. facilities where care is provided are now required to wear a medical mask starting Jan. 27, the agency said.
www.cbc.ca
January 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
More mandatory masking returning to a Canadian province (hint:not Alberta) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Yeah, no.
That's a hard pass.
That's a hard pass.
January 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yeah, no.
That's a hard pass.
That's a hard pass.
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This is public health in Alberta now?
“Hey there’s a rash outbreak, rashes are just a symptom and we aren’t saying anything about what it is but wash your hands Kay?”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
cochranenow.com/articles/ras...
“Hey there’s a rash outbreak, rashes are just a symptom and we aren’t saying anything about what it is but wash your hands Kay?”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
cochranenow.com/articles/ras...
Rash outbreak at Cochrane Christian Academy
Alberta Health Services has confirmed a rash illness outbreak at Cochrane Christian Academy and is advising parents to watch for signs in their children. A letter sent to families highlights a rise i...
cochranenow.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This is public health in Alberta now?
“Hey there’s a rash outbreak, rashes are just a symptom and we aren’t saying anything about what it is but wash your hands Kay?”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
cochranenow.com/articles/ras...
“Hey there’s a rash outbreak, rashes are just a symptom and we aren’t saying anything about what it is but wash your hands Kay?”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
cochranenow.com/articles/ras...