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Helena Frecker

@DrFrecker

Ob/Gyn at @MGHToronto. Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon. MSc in Healthcare Quality. Special interest in LGBTQ+ health. (She/her) 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined October 2015
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Isaac Bogoch@BogochIsaac12 Jun 2021
Aaaaaaaand here it is... Ontario will allow those with a 1st dose of AstraZeneca's #COVID19 vaccine to book their 2nd dose at 8 weeks, starting June 14, 2021 at 8:00am. Nice. Link: bit.ly/3cCMTB1
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Cheri DiNovo
@CheriDiNovo11 Jun 2021
PREDICTION GOOD NEWS June 11: Because of YOUR pressure the Government will announce a drastic shortening of the wait for #SecondDose @AstraZeneca in the next few days. BOOK asap
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Abdu Sharkawy@SharkawyMD11 Jun 2021
The "data" being cited by @ONgov that supports 12 wk dosing intervals for AZ is not valid in the context of a new Delta variant that hits susceptible targets who are incompletely protected. Knock it down to 8. Now. #Standing8Count
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Proud of my hospital. #transhealth #LGBTQ2Shealth
Michael Garron Hospital (@MGHToronto) profile pictureMichael Garron Hospital@MGHToronto7 Jun 2021
Happy PRIDE Month! At MGH, our diversity is our greatest strength. We're proud to display the Progress Pride flag in our Coxwell Lobby and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an LGBTQ2S+ inclusive environment in which every person is treated with kindness, respect and dignity!
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#NEW Child care workers in licensed child care settings in Ontario eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccination as of Thursday. #onpoli @globalnewsto – at Toronto, Ontario
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It’s official!
Christine Elliott (@celliottability) profile pictureChristine Elliott@celliottability23 Apr 2021
As of April 23, all pregnant individuals can register for #COVID19 vaccination appointments under the “highest risk” health conditions in Phase Two of the province’s vaccine rollout.
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Here we go! Finally, pregnant people have been given highest risk priority for COVID vaccination in Ontario! This is fantastic news.
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Reassuring v-safe #pregnancy data out today! Registry n=3958, 827 completed preg (thru 2/28) Outcome % (vs baseline): *Miscarriage - 12.6% (vs 25%) *Preterm birth - 9.4 (vs 10) *Small for GA - 3.2 (vs. 3.5) *Birth defects - 2.2 (vs 3) ⭐️No safety signals nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
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SOGC@SOGCorg21 Apr 2021
The SOGC supports the use of all available COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada in any trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding in accordance with regional eligibility. For more information, read our statement: bit.ly/3v3YD6c
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Yes! Finally!!! AstraZeneca for 40+ starting Tuesday!
Cristina Tenaglia (@ctenaglianews) profile pictureCristina Tenaglia@ctenaglianews18 Apr 2021
#BREAKING Ont. Min. of Health confirms: “I can confirm that based on current supply, Ontario will begin offering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 40 and over at pharmacy & primary care settings across the province effective Tues.” #onpoli #cdnpoli #COVIDont
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Laura Stone@l_stone18 Apr 2021
NEW: Health Minister @PattyHajdu says provinces and territories are “free to use AstraZeneca” in any age range they choose, it’s approved by Health Canada 18+. Says NACI reviewing 55+ recommendation. “There is nothing stopping the province of Ontario.” #onpoli #cdnpoli
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Avis Favaro@Avis_Favaro18 Apr 2021
For those asking about use of Astra Zeneca vaccine in younger people-@PHAC says National Advisory Committee on Immunization will "provide their expert advice" on it's use this week. #vaccine
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Chris Lazongas@lazongs17 Apr 2021
I admitted a dozen COVID patients to the ICU last week that were eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Didn’t get it because of (exaggerated) concerns with that vaccine, or issues with booking a vaccine. Now fighting for their lives. People: get any vaccine you can, ASAP
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Michael Coteau
@coteau17 Apr 2021
This week my bill for 10 paid sick days will be debated in the Ontario Legislature. Retweet if you support 10 paid sick days and send @fordnation a strong message. #onpoli #PaidSickDays #PaidSickDaysSaveLives #PaidSickDaysNow
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The past few days have been hard for the pregnant community. It’s important to be mindful of our mental health right now. PPG is hosting TWO IG live sessions with perinatal psychiatrists (FIRST -> TONIGHT@ 8-8:30PM EST). Tune in here & share with others: tinyurl.com/kv7bkaxh
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Ontario must open vaccination to pregnant patients immediately! Their lives depend on it. @fordnation @celliottability @OntarioHealthOH
SOGC (@SOGCorg) profile pictureSOGC@SOGCorg16 Apr 2021
The SOGC reiterates its call to the Ontario government: Prioritize pregnant women for COVID-19 vaccination. /1 @fordnation @celliottability @OntarioHealthOH @ONgov @stevendelDuca @andreahorwath #ONPOLI
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Pregnant patients need vaccine access NOW! Not in 1-2 months. NOW! @fordnation
A. Kinga Malinowski, MD (@McmasterHemeOB) profile pictureA. Kinga Malinowski, MD@McmasterHemeOB17 Apr 2021
Let. This. Sink. In. HALF the patients in @SinaiHealth #ICU are OBSTETRIC patients!!! #COVID #pregnancy #COVID19ON
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Replying to @Jules_M88 @SinaiHealth
Great, long-standing collaboration between L&D and the ICU! Particularly important now that half of the patients in our main ICU (excluding our new surge spaces) are obstetric with COVID! @ccmtoronto @uoftobgyn
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I join my fellow health workers to call for the following: (1) paid sick leave (2) doubling down on vaccinations in hot spots (3) expanding access to #AstraZeneca for all ages (4) transparently sharing the formula for how a hot spot is designated. 3/4
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