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Joined September 2020
UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
A new study identifies factors that influence how 811 callers follow virtual physician advice. Led by Ross Duncan @BCSUPPORTUnit, the research team used the Health Data Platform and found clear differences between urban and rural contexts and challenges accessing primary care.
Researchers from @ubcemed study concordance between virtual physician advice and subsequent health service utilization in BC. Read more: go.library.ubc.ca/p65t8Q @UBCmedicine @HlthResearchBC #BCemergencymedicine
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Researchers from @ubcemed study concordance between virtual physician advice and subsequent health service utilization in BC. Read more: go.library.ubc.ca/p65t8Q @UBCmedicine @HlthResearchBC #BCemergencymedicine
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Commemorate Orange Shirt Day and learn about the Indian Residential School system. Learn more about events, information and wellness resources at #UBC: bit.ly/3TV1UCh #OrangeShirtDay Artwork by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist təlnaq̓ə, Alec Guerin.
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Resources and support for the UBC community amidst geopolitical tensions: bit.ly/455cdrR
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
📅📅📅 SAVE THE DATE. 📅📅📅 CaRMS Meet and Greet Monday, October 30 @ 6pm PDT Sign up here: forms.gle/eKBop2xgwkNjLM5c9, This is not mandatory. You are not expected to attend. There are no points or attendance taken for coming. But come for the fun anyway!!! 🥳
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
UPDATE: UBC Okanagan is under evacuation order. Please leave campus immediately. If you are on campus and do not have access to transportation, please make your way to H Lot. Everyone else, please leave the area immediately in a calm and orderly manner.
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
The Evaluating Microdosing in the Emergency Department Study, led by Dr. Jessica Moe, compares the effectiveness of ED-initiated buprenorphine/naloxone microdosing and standard dosing take-home inductions. Read more: emergencycarebc.ca/lounge/fr… (by Gilbert Lee) @ubcemed
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon has been named @UBC’s new President and Vice-Chancellor. His leadership, vision, and collaborative approach will strengthen #UBC’s mission to inspire people, ideas and actions for a better world. More info: bit.ly/3Q9Myul
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada, a month to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Check out a collection of #UBC and community events: bit.ly/3GJGRMH
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UBC emergency medicine researchers published a new study in @CMAJ_Open finding virtual physician calls to safely reduce in-person visits to the emergency department. Read more: go.library.ubc.ca/b9cmTm @UBCmedicine @UBCdigem @BCEmergMedNtwrk @TeamPAL #BCemergencymedicine
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Every year, 40,000 Canadians go into cardiac arrest — most of the time, no one is around to help. But what if there was a device that could detect them AND call 9-1-1? 🤔 cheos.ubc.ca/research-in-act… CHÉOS trainees Jacob Hutton and Dr. Mahsa Khalili are developing one! @ubcemed
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Marine envenomations aren't just in tropical environments. Check out our pub "Marine envenomation by a Pacific red octopus in Vancouver, British Columbia" in @CJEMonline @williamnmorley @ahoysvet @ubcemed @EMResUBC link.springer.com/article/10…
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Congratulations to Dr. Jim Christenson, professor and former head of @ubcemed, for receiving the @CAEP_Docs 2023 Honourary Life Member Award. Read more: go.library.ubc.ca/vchRPm #BCemergencymedicine @BCEmergMedNtwrk
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
@UBCmedicine @RCC_bc
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Nominations are now open for the new RCPSC-EM Teaching Award! Find out how you can nominate a colleague, teacher or mentor here: go.library.ubc.ca/B5Dzhn @UBCFraserEMRes @UBCVicEM @KelownaEM @EMResUBC #BCemergencymedicine
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
As of Mar 30th, we've recruited 825 PT's in our #ActiveTransportation Study! Including 516 at VGH, 123 at SPH, 118 at SMH & 68 at RCH. @VCHResearch @BCEmergMedNtwrk @C2E2News @Fraserhealth @er_sph @ubcemed
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Can't wait to join and catch up with colleages and friends @dan___kim @DavidBarbic @BrianGrunau @KHo8888 @UBCEMIG @RobStenstrom
Today is the deadline to register to attend the 14th annual Emergency Medicine Research Day in person! Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo… #BCemergencymedicine #emergencymedicineresearch @UBCmedicine *There is no deadline to attend through Zoom.
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Today is the deadline to register to attend the 14th annual Emergency Medicine Research Day in person! Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo… #BCemergencymedicine #emergencymedicineresearch @UBCmedicine *There is no deadline to attend through Zoom.
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UBC Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Did you know 25 % of emergency department visits for alcohol withdrawal result in a revisit just one week later? cheos.ubc.ca/research-in-act… CHÉOS' Dr. Frank Scheuermeyer (@ubcemed) comments on recently published findings and the importance of compassion in providing care. #ER
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