Navigating Healthcare Canada
@navigatinghccan.bsky.social
http://NavigatingHealthcare.ca ~ Beth Campbell Duke provides Canadian patients and care partners with information, courses and consulting. #PatientSafety
Canadian Patient Safety Week is October 27-31. One of the events is a webinar on 5 questions to ask when you're taking multiple medications. #CPSW2025
Learn more and register: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Learn more and register: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
5Q Webinar — Do I still need this medication? Is deprescribing for you?
www.deprescribingnetwork.ca
October 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Canadian Patient Safety Week is October 27-31. One of the events is a webinar on 5 questions to ask when you're taking multiple medications. #CPSW2025
Learn more and register: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Learn more and register: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Every Worry Needs a Plan! If you're thinking about getting started with a family emergency plan and the enormity of it is a bit overwhelming - join me for this webinar. You need a free profile on ABC Dementia's Circle account
Monday Sept. 29 at 9 am Pacific.
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Monday Sept. 29 at 9 am Pacific.
abcdementia.circle.so/c/open-event...
Family Emergency Planning: Turning Worry into Preparedness | ABC Dementia
Every worry needs a plan! In this session, Beth Campbell Duke of Navigating Healthcare Canada will guide caregivers through the first steps of building an effective family emergency plan. While each f...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Every Worry Needs a Plan! If you're thinking about getting started with a family emergency plan and the enormity of it is a bit overwhelming - join me for this webinar. You need a free profile on ABC Dementia's Circle account
Monday Sept. 29 at 9 am Pacific.
abcdementia.circle.so/c/open-event...
Monday Sept. 29 at 9 am Pacific.
abcdementia.circle.so/c/open-event...
There is an e-petition up at the Government of Canada site that pertains to financial support for family caregivers.
If you're interested in having a look and signing, you can find it here: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
If you're interested in having a look and signing, you can find it here: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-6812 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
September 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
There is an e-petition up at the Government of Canada site that pertains to financial support for family caregivers.
If you're interested in having a look and signing, you can find it here: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
If you're interested in having a look and signing, you can find it here: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
TGIF.
My husband thought Wednesday felt like Friday - and we had a holiday on Monday. So it's our second Friday this week. A few more admin tasks today and then hoping to coast for a few days (as healthcare offices are closed!).
My husband thought Wednesday felt like Friday - and we had a holiday on Monday. So it's our second Friday this week. A few more admin tasks today and then hoping to coast for a few days (as healthcare offices are closed!).
Good morning! Today, I hope the climb uphill ends so that you can coast downhill, riding your wisdom and compassion to a better landing place.
(Image by congerdesign from Pixabay.)
(Image by congerdesign from Pixabay.)
August 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
TGIF.
My husband thought Wednesday felt like Friday - and we had a holiday on Monday. So it's our second Friday this week. A few more admin tasks today and then hoping to coast for a few days (as healthcare offices are closed!).
My husband thought Wednesday felt like Friday - and we had a holiday on Monday. So it's our second Friday this week. A few more admin tasks today and then hoping to coast for a few days (as healthcare offices are closed!).
If you haven't had a chance to see this documentary, consider putting it on your 'to play' list. It's well worth the time to watch.
Bring Kleenex and whatever you need when you get angry.
Bring Kleenex and whatever you need when you get angry.
At the United Nations premiere of ”Caregiving,” Charles Katanga of the UN Department of Economic and Social Development reminded us: caregivers are the backbone of health, safety, and connection in every society.
🎥 “Caregiving” streaming anytime at Wellbeings.org
🎥 “Caregiving” streaming anytime at Wellbeings.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you haven't had a chance to see this documentary, consider putting it on your 'to play' list. It's well worth the time to watch.
Bring Kleenex and whatever you need when you get angry.
Bring Kleenex and whatever you need when you get angry.
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Good morning! I hope what bugged you yesterday no longer distracts or irritates you. I hope today brings an unexpected delight to you.
(Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)
(Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)
August 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Good morning! I hope what bugged you yesterday no longer distracts or irritates you. I hope today brings an unexpected delight to you.
(Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)
(Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)
I'm still looking for willing participants. One short (5 question) assessment for to fill in afterwards.
Single consultation or a series of 4 check-ins.... plus a group introduction to creating a family emergency plan.
Single consultation or a series of 4 check-ins.... plus a group introduction to creating a family emergency plan.
If you're interested in some free patient and care partner consultations - I have good news.
As part of a training program, I'm offering some free group and 1-on-1 consultation and planning sessions.
More info here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/patient-and-...
Let me know if you have questions. ~Beth
As part of a training program, I'm offering some free group and 1-on-1 consultation and planning sessions.
More info here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/patient-and-...
Let me know if you have questions. ~Beth
5 Ways to Access Free Patient and Care Partner Consulting
As part of a training I am currently taking, I am offering a number of free patient and care partner consulting and support sessions.
navigatinghealthcare.ca
August 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I'm still looking for willing participants. One short (5 question) assessment for to fill in afterwards.
Single consultation or a series of 4 check-ins.... plus a group introduction to creating a family emergency plan.
Single consultation or a series of 4 check-ins.... plus a group introduction to creating a family emergency plan.
BIG news for Canadians trying to navigate healthcare w/o contracting COVID & other airborne pathogens.
The Canadian Standards Association has opened a draft for updating a standard for public comment. It includes the use of N95s in healthcare.
Find a summary and example comments at DoNoHarmBC.ca.
The Canadian Standards Association has opened a draft for updating a standard for public comment. It includes the use of N95s in healthcare.
Find a summary and example comments at DoNoHarmBC.ca.
DoNoHarm BC
We're a non-partisan action group of British Columbians advocating for evidence-based safety measures in high-risk settings.
DoNoHarmBC.ca
July 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
BIG news for Canadians trying to navigate healthcare w/o contracting COVID & other airborne pathogens.
The Canadian Standards Association has opened a draft for updating a standard for public comment. It includes the use of N95s in healthcare.
Find a summary and example comments at DoNoHarmBC.ca.
The Canadian Standards Association has opened a draft for updating a standard for public comment. It includes the use of N95s in healthcare.
Find a summary and example comments at DoNoHarmBC.ca.
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Good morning! Today, I hope you only count what matters to you, like a peaceful moment, a relaxing experience and a thoughtful gesture. Wishing all three for you today.
July 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Good morning! Today, I hope you only count what matters to you, like a peaceful moment, a relaxing experience and a thoughtful gesture. Wishing all three for you today.
If you're interested in some free patient and care partner consultations - I have good news.
As part of a training program, I'm offering some free group and 1-on-1 consultation and planning sessions.
More info here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/patient-and-...
Let me know if you have questions. ~Beth
As part of a training program, I'm offering some free group and 1-on-1 consultation and planning sessions.
More info here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/patient-and-...
Let me know if you have questions. ~Beth
5 Ways to Access Free Patient and Care Partner Consulting
As part of a training I am currently taking, I am offering a number of free patient and care partner consulting and support sessions.
navigatinghealthcare.ca
July 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
If you're interested in some free patient and care partner consultations - I have good news.
As part of a training program, I'm offering some free group and 1-on-1 consultation and planning sessions.
More info here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/patient-and-...
Let me know if you have questions. ~Beth
As part of a training program, I'm offering some free group and 1-on-1 consultation and planning sessions.
More info here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/patient-and-...
Let me know if you have questions. ~Beth
Are you/ do you work with a Canadian Patient or Care Partner?
One of the requirements of a program I'm in is to get feedback on plans for Navigating Healthcare.
If you're interested in helping out:
* Choose the 20 min Discovery Call option at navigatinghealthcarecanada.setmore.com or
* DM me!
One of the requirements of a program I'm in is to get feedback on plans for Navigating Healthcare.
If you're interested in helping out:
* Choose the 20 min Discovery Call option at navigatinghealthcarecanada.setmore.com or
* DM me!
Navigating Healthcare Canada (Beth Campbell Duke) [ Book now ]
Book your appointment with Navigating Healthcare Canada (Beth Campbell Duke)
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July 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Are you/ do you work with a Canadian Patient or Care Partner?
One of the requirements of a program I'm in is to get feedback on plans for Navigating Healthcare.
If you're interested in helping out:
* Choose the 20 min Discovery Call option at navigatinghealthcarecanada.setmore.com or
* DM me!
One of the requirements of a program I'm in is to get feedback on plans for Navigating Healthcare.
If you're interested in helping out:
* Choose the 20 min Discovery Call option at navigatinghealthcarecanada.setmore.com or
* DM me!
I'm running a short coffee break live stream tomorrow as part of a certification program I'm in. Fingers crossed for the tech part!
If you can make it, that would be great. Thanks in advance.
You can reserve your spot and get the Brave Talk link via EventBrite.
www.eventbrite.com/e/patient-ca...
If you can make it, that would be great. Thanks in advance.
You can reserve your spot and get the Brave Talk link via EventBrite.
www.eventbrite.com/e/patient-ca...
Patient & Care Partner Coffee Break
Join Beth for a 15 minute conversation about some of our biggest hurdles when navigating healthcare systems in Canada.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm running a short coffee break live stream tomorrow as part of a certification program I'm in. Fingers crossed for the tech part!
If you can make it, that would be great. Thanks in advance.
You can reserve your spot and get the Brave Talk link via EventBrite.
www.eventbrite.com/e/patient-ca...
If you can make it, that would be great. Thanks in advance.
You can reserve your spot and get the Brave Talk link via EventBrite.
www.eventbrite.com/e/patient-ca...
I have posted more information about free care partner check-in sessions.
Note: While the course I'm taking focusses on care partners, this also includes patients to me because we all have many roles.
navigatinghealthcare.ca/free-care-pa...
Note: While the course I'm taking focusses on care partners, this also includes patients to me because we all have many roles.
navigatinghealthcare.ca/free-care-pa...
Free Care Partner Check-In Sessions
As part of a training I am currently taking, I am offering a series of 4 weekly free care partner check-in sessions.
navigatinghealthcare.ca
June 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I have posted more information about free care partner check-in sessions.
Note: While the course I'm taking focusses on care partners, this also includes patients to me because we all have many roles.
navigatinghealthcare.ca/free-care-pa...
Note: While the course I'm taking focusses on care partners, this also includes patients to me because we all have many roles.
navigatinghealthcare.ca/free-care-pa...
I am working on a certification for consulting with caregivers and I'm so glad I've both found this training and that it's time for me after so long.
In the next few days, I'll be posting more details about a 4-week consulting checkin that is free as it's part of my training. 5 spots are available.
In the next few days, I'll be posting more details about a 4-week consulting checkin that is free as it's part of my training. 5 spots are available.
June 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I am working on a certification for consulting with caregivers and I'm so glad I've both found this training and that it's time for me after so long.
In the next few days, I'll be posting more details about a 4-week consulting checkin that is free as it's part of my training. 5 spots are available.
In the next few days, I'll be posting more details about a 4-week consulting checkin that is free as it's part of my training. 5 spots are available.
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If you're interested in learning about collage - and specifically using collage for grief - there's an upcoming group workshop on June 18. It's 1.5 hours and $35 US.
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Grief Collage Group - Kimberly Maize MSW
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June 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
If you're interested in learning about collage - and specifically using collage for grief - there's an upcoming group workshop on June 18. It's 1.5 hours and $35 US.
calendly.com/kimberly-mai...
calendly.com/kimberly-mai...
#NewWork is a term I first read in 'Why We Revolt: The Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care' by Dr. Victor Montori.
It's the work that falls to us in an increasingly industrialized and specialized HC system.
More here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/new-work. Do you have things to add?
It's the work that falls to us in an increasingly industrialized and specialized HC system.
More here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/new-work. Do you have things to add?
The 'New Work' of Patients and Care Partners
Managing complex chronic health conditions that require 'new work' from patients and care partners - work that we are often not told about.
NavigatingHealthcare.ca
March 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
#NewWork is a term I first read in 'Why We Revolt: The Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care' by Dr. Victor Montori.
It's the work that falls to us in an increasingly industrialized and specialized HC system.
More here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/new-work. Do you have things to add?
It's the work that falls to us in an increasingly industrialized and specialized HC system.
More here: navigatinghealthcare.ca/new-work. Do you have things to add?
Hang in there if you're one of the 1 million BC residents without access to primary care. Help may be on its way.
www.castanet.net/news/BC/5379...
www.castanet.net/news/BC/5379...
B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses - BC News
British Columbia's health minister says "now is the time" for American doctors and nurses to move to the province as it fast tracks recognition of their credentials during an escalating trade war betw...
www.castanet.net
March 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Hang in there if you're one of the 1 million BC residents without access to primary care. Help may be on its way.
www.castanet.net/news/BC/5379...
www.castanet.net/news/BC/5379...
The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence @caregiving has a petition/letter to sign about implementing the National Caregiver Strategy.
Check it out and sign here: canadiancaregiving.org/act/
Check it out and sign here: canadiancaregiving.org/act/
Act – Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Supporting Family Caregivers and Care Providers
canadiancaregiving.org
March 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence @caregiving has a petition/letter to sign about implementing the National Caregiver Strategy.
Check it out and sign here: canadiancaregiving.org/act/
Check it out and sign here: canadiancaregiving.org/act/
Today I found the BC Health Care Matters Podcast.
This group formed in response to the shortage of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners.
Check out the first episode with founder @ccurrieadvocate.bsky.social This one is on my 'following' list.
www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-zr...
This group formed in response to the shortage of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners.
Check out the first episode with founder @ccurrieadvocate.bsky.social This one is on my 'following' list.
www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-zr...
Your Health Care Matters | BC Health Care Matters
On this podcast, we dive deep into the healthcare system by interviewing patients, healthcare professionals, and advocates who share thoughtful insights, personal stories, and practical tips for navig...
www.podbean.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today I found the BC Health Care Matters Podcast.
This group formed in response to the shortage of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners.
Check out the first episode with founder @ccurrieadvocate.bsky.social This one is on my 'following' list.
www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-zr...
This group formed in response to the shortage of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners.
Check out the first episode with founder @ccurrieadvocate.bsky.social This one is on my 'following' list.
www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-zr...
If you're a family care partner interested in doing some advocacy work and connecting with healthcare professionals who want to support care partners - there's a new Community of Practice group starting.
Learn more and get signed up: www.caregivercare.ca/resources/co...
Learn more and get signed up: www.caregivercare.ca/resources/co...
Community of Practice
www.caregivercare.ca
March 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you're a family care partner interested in doing some advocacy work and connecting with healthcare professionals who want to support care partners - there's a new Community of Practice group starting.
Learn more and get signed up: www.caregivercare.ca/resources/co...
Learn more and get signed up: www.caregivercare.ca/resources/co...
Navigating Healthcare started after my husband lived through end-stage lung failure and a lung transplant - with me riding shotgun.
In the past I've worked in biotech and been a high school science teacher. Now I'm creating courses & resources to help others better navigate our healthcare systems.
In the past I've worked in biotech and been a high school science teacher. Now I'm creating courses & resources to help others better navigate our healthcare systems.
March 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Navigating Healthcare started after my husband lived through end-stage lung failure and a lung transplant - with me riding shotgun.
In the past I've worked in biotech and been a high school science teacher. Now I'm creating courses & resources to help others better navigate our healthcare systems.
In the past I've worked in biotech and been a high school science teacher. Now I'm creating courses & resources to help others better navigate our healthcare systems.