@karenpalmeryvr.bsky.social
Health policy analyst, health system researcher, AdjProf @sfu-fhs.bsky.social, trained Hawaii @UHManoa, constructive disruptor, wilderness lover
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Great op-ed clearly explaining the risks of Alberta's physician dual practice proposal and Canada Health Act considerations in the Hill Times by health policy expert @karenpalmeryvr.bsky.social www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Alberta’s hybrid health-care plan breaks the spirit—and likely the law—of Canadian Medicare
The safeguard Alberta seeks to eliminate prevents doctors from playing both sides at once, which would create a slower, second-class system for people who can’t afford to pay.
www.hilltimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Great op-ed clearly explaining the risks of Alberta's physician dual practice proposal and Canada Health Act considerations in the Hill Times by health policy expert @karenpalmeryvr.bsky.social www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
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Updated Maternal Immunization Guidance for COVID-19, Influenza, & RSV www.acog.org/news/news-re... via @acog.org
Sum: recommend immunization!
"....COVID-19 vaccines are not only completely safe for use during pregnancy but also protective both during pregnancy and after the infant is born."
Sum: recommend immunization!
"....COVID-19 vaccines are not only completely safe for use during pregnancy but also protective both during pregnancy and after the infant is born."
ACOG Releases Updated Maternal Immunization Guidance COVID Influenza RSV
Today, ACOG released updated clinical guidance regarding vaccination during pregnancy against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
www.acog.org
August 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Updated Maternal Immunization Guidance for COVID-19, Influenza, & RSV www.acog.org/news/news-re... via @acog.org
Sum: recommend immunization!
"....COVID-19 vaccines are not only completely safe for use during pregnancy but also protective both during pregnancy and after the infant is born."
Sum: recommend immunization!
"....COVID-19 vaccines are not only completely safe for use during pregnancy but also protective both during pregnancy and after the infant is born."
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AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies theconversation.com/ai-generated...
"This vulnerability to disinformation stems from people’s reliance on mental shortcuts during stressful times..."
Needed: Foster "a culture of critical awareness."
"This vulnerability to disinformation stems from people’s reliance on mental shortcuts during stressful times..."
Needed: Foster "a culture of critical awareness."
AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies
AI-generated images of wildfires have been circulating online, leading the British Columbia government to issue an online warning.
theconversation.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies theconversation.com/ai-generated...
"This vulnerability to disinformation stems from people’s reliance on mental shortcuts during stressful times..."
Needed: Foster "a culture of critical awareness."
"This vulnerability to disinformation stems from people’s reliance on mental shortcuts during stressful times..."
Needed: Foster "a culture of critical awareness."
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New research update video from my marine biologist son Rob, who lives on a beautiful island in Fiji doing research into reef conservation.
youtube.com/watch?v=_K78...
youtube.com/watch?v=_K78...
Research Update: How to identify which hard corals are best adapted to high temperatures
YouTube video by Drawaqa Marine Conservation Trust
youtube.com
July 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
New research update video from my marine biologist son Rob, who lives on a beautiful island in Fiji doing research into reef conservation.
youtube.com/watch?v=_K78...
youtube.com/watch?v=_K78...
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ICYMI Canada’s Drug Agency has a public consultation open until July 18 on a proposed list of essential prescription drugs and related products. 💊📜 www.cda-amc.ca/news/canadas...
Of note: There's a draft list of inclusions... and(👀)of exclusions. #Pharmacare #EssentialMedicines
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Of note: There's a draft list of inclusions... and(👀)of exclusions. #Pharmacare #EssentialMedicines
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June 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
ICYMI Canada’s Drug Agency has a public consultation open until July 18 on a proposed list of essential prescription drugs and related products. 💊📜 www.cda-amc.ca/news/canadas...
Of note: There's a draft list of inclusions... and(👀)of exclusions. #Pharmacare #EssentialMedicines
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Of note: There's a draft list of inclusions... and(👀)of exclusions. #Pharmacare #EssentialMedicines
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BC's LifeLabs Strike Highlights the Risks of Foreign Ownership via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
BC’s LifeLabs Strike Highlights the Risks of Foreign Ownership | The Tyee
The labour dispute raises concerns about global firms controlling Canadians’ medical services and health data.
thetyee.ca
May 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
BC's LifeLabs Strike Highlights the Risks of Foreign Ownership via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...