Health & Science Communications Consultant | MA, BHSc | Harvard Business School Online | Franco-Ontarien | #EDI #PatientPartner | Views my own.

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined June 2017
A reminder that food banks are not the policy solution to food insecurity, the same way shelters are not the policy solution for homelessness.
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Recruiting for our study: opportunity for #physicians practicing in #Canada to get free #coaching by certified coaches, CPD credits associated. Eligibility questionnaire: shorturl.at/ekwHY @OttawaHospital @hopitalmontfort @mcgillu @UQAM
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Recrutement pour notre étude : opportunité pour les #médecins exerçant au #Canada d'obtenir un #coaching gratuit par des coachs professionnels, crédits CDP associés. Questionnaire d'éligibilité : shorturl.at/ekwHY @hopitalmontfort @uOttawaResearch @UQAM
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During the Renaissance, people in Venice would vote by dropping little balls into an urn. The Italian word for “little ball” is ‘ballotta.’ Now any kind of secret voting, by ball, piece of paper, or voting machine, is called a ‘ballot.’
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There’s now a Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada. You can call it for free anytime, from anywhere. 9-8-8. Please share. We never know who needs it. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Earlier this year, Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research partners concluded an engagement process to refresh it. Summaries of the input are now available on the National Alliance of Provincial Health Research Organizations website: naphro.ca/spor?hsid=e96b9f12…
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Read @MaxLeOTT blog, founder of Lê & Co. Health Communication Santé and patient partner with @OttawaHospital, on the importance of team-based care from a patient’s perspective. @TPC_ESP @SAGEHealthInfo #TrainingForTransformation #CCHLeaders #CCHLForum > bit.ly/3yTTaXc
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BREAKING | We're excited to announce that we’ve reached an agreement with Capital Sports Development Inc. (CSDI) regarding the sale of land to bring a major events centre and arena district – including mixed-use development – to LeBreton Flats.  #OttNews #Ottawa
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🚨TESTERS NEEDED! I created Health Comms Pro On The Go, an @OpenAI GPT-4 powered virtual communications assistant (see image for more deets on use cases)! I’m seeking volunteers to test the alpha version of this model so that I can further fine tune it. DM for info & pls RT!
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"Never-words are conversation stoppers". This is an excellent article, probing the use of language and its impact on patients, families & caregivers.
My friends and I think a lot about what language to use with seriously ill patients and how it impacts healing. Sometimes we write about it for @MayoProceedings ❤️‍🩹@ProfLenBerry @gfgrafton Never-Words: What Not to Say to Patients With Serious Illness sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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For the second time in 2.5 years, mpox has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by @WHO. In 2023, the #GC committed $6.35M to fight #mpox, showcasing Canada’s leadership in zoonotic disease research & response to health crises. canada.ca/en/institutes-heal…
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Good science / health comms ! 👇
Here in #OttCity, we know our shawarma, but weather alerts can be confusing, let’s talk about the difference between a “watch” and a “warning.” Remember: Watch = Be aware. Warning = Take action. Learn more: bit.ly/3zFmj8K
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Proud to have worked on this piece!
New NU News! Today, the Governments of Canada, Nunavut, & local partners announced a $4.8M investment to integrate the lived & living experiences of Nunavummiut in health research. Learn more about how this will improve health and wellbeing for everyone: canada.ca/en/institutes-heal…
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Have a read at my latest contribution for @HealthyDebate - it was fascinating to research and write. Perinatal Mental Health Disorders are hard to miss. Harder still is Childbirth-related PTSD. Can AI help? A study in @Nature explored this 👇
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Make sure you stop by the Patient & Caregiver Hub (on the conference level). You'll be able to meet with experienced patient & caregiver partners, who are deeply knowledgable about health services & policy research. Our partners at @PatientAdvisors are there to connect with you.
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BREAKING: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Public Health Agency of Canada jointly announce Canada will be expanding surveillance of #H5N1, including cattle and retail milk testing, amid ongoing outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle. More from their new statement:
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An unforgettable evening at ICAM! Bringing together brilliant minds from coast to coast across Canada for a successful lab dinner. Grateful for the camaraderie and memories made. Cheers to an incredible night! 🇨🇦✨ #ICAM2024
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