Twitter feed for the Ontario Rheumatology Association
Joined November 2011
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Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
🎉Congratulations to the 2023 CRA Master Award recipients, Dr. @baer_philip and Dr. Sean F. Hamilton!
The CRA Master Award is a lifetime achievement award bestowed upon members aged 65 and older who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology. Thank you 👏
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
To our #HealthCare providers: Special Authorization Digital Information Exchange (SADIE) has improved its “Provide Additional Information” workflow and now has the ability to appeal a negative decision.
Visit ontario.ca/SADIE to learn more.
ALT Image Text: “Improved workflow and appeal process for SADIE users.”
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
This weekend we'd like to highlight some of the credible Canadian #Arthritis organizations you may wish to follow: @RheumAb @ArthritisSoc @Arthritis_ARC @CreakyJoints @CAPA_Arthritis @CRASCRRheum @ACEJointHealth @RheumInfo @ORAexec
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Burnout Threatens the Rheumatology Workforce Conundrum
There is a shortage of rheumatologists in Canada and the recent ‘20 CRA Workforce and Wellness study shows that the shortage may be compounded by rheum burnout, especially female physicians.
bit.ly/39FQWy6
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Thank you for @ORAexec for an excellent Annual Retreat! Learned lots and connected with colleagues. Heartening to see the huge amount of work being done to help Ontario Rheumatologists serve our patients better
@baer_philip @drjanepurvis @m_batthish @sahilkoppikar @YxYeung
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Great full to have to opportunity to speak on diversity in rheumatology and discuss racism in medicine and strategies rheumatologist can take to begin an antiracism journey
Lots of learning at Ontario Rheumatology Association’s annual scientific meeting! ontariorheum.ca/wp-content/u…
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
@Susanbartlett12 @maryadevera @ORAexec @jeffsparks @AngusWorthing Pls pass on to your patients this survey opp - it’s a great chance for people like me with #arthritis to share their thoughts about a very important topic. Ty! 🙏🏼✌🏼
JointHealth™ express - Take the #ACESurvey on Arthritis and Mental Health. The Survey is open to people living with any form of arthritis & is about 10 mins long. surveymonkey.com/r/ACESurvey…
@CherylKoehn @Arthritis_ARC @SchroederInst @RheumAb @oaactionallianc @ArthritisSoc @LLi_1
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
It's #FollowingFriday and here are some credible Canadian #Arthritis orgs to follow @CRASCRRheum @AHPAconnect @ORAexec @CAPA_Arthritis @ArthritisSoc @ACEJointHealth @Arthritis_ARC @CreakyJoints @RheumAb @takeapaincheck @CIHR_IMHA
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
One in four women live with arthritis. They are our mothers, our sisters and our friends. Today, we salute the strength and resilient spirit of millions of women across Canada. Happy Mother's Day!
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Fixing wait times, mental health and doctor shortages in Barrie area, priorities as June election nears. #Onhealth
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Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
We are celebrating #DoctorsDay! Help show your appreciation for @OntariosDoctors by saying thank you with colour this #DoctorsDay. Learn more at: doctorsday.ca
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
With this sixth wave upon us, preventive measures should be returned & communication needs to be as strong as possible to help us all get through this.
Even the worst of the @COVIDSciOntario modelling projections was showing less cases & hospitalizations than we are seeing.
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Only 1% of available Paxlovid antiviral treatments for COVID-19 have been used in Ontario. Dr. @Tara_Kiran, family physician at St. Michael’s, speaks to @TheCurrentCBC about who qualifies for the drug and what might be holding up the rollout (1:00:34): cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-…
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Totally agree that we need BOTH vaccines & therapeutics for this pandemic (and global equity for both)
theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
"The key factor that we have yet to build in the models is the availability of #antivirals, particularly #Paxlovid, because that will change not the course of the transmission, but changes our estimates of death," said Chris Murray @US_FDA 'Modeling of Future #COVID19 Outbreaks'
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
#HealthCare providers: You can now use the Special Authorization Digital Information Exchange to create, edit or remove practice locations!
Visit ontario.ca/SADIE to learn more.
ALT SADIE users can now manage their own practice locations online
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
1/2 As COVID-19 mandates are lifted, residents who are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms illness are reminded that individual steps can be taken to prevent infection and reduce severity of a COVID-19 infection.
Ontario rheumatologists reassure patients that efforts to protect from COVID are effective & important. Vaccines & practices like mask-wearing provide protection, combined with approved therapies for symptoms will keep patients safe. tinyurl.com/dktt5wcx
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Ontario rheumatologists reassure patients that efforts to protect from COVID are effective & important. Vaccines & practices like mask-wearing provide protection, combined with approved therapies for symptoms will keep patients safe. tinyurl.com/dktt5wcx
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Gulp. ~20hr/week on a screen not sustainable. Priority = patient care > EHR/EMR time. Need humane health IT tools in Canada too @ORAexec @OntariosDoctors @OntarioEMRs
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Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Immunocompromised individuals can now receive a 4th dose (booster) of the #COVID19 vaccine as early as 84 days after their 3rd dose.
You will need to bring a referral letter, prescription or medication bottle to your appointment to confirm eligibility. covid-19.ontario.ca/getting-…
Ontario Rheumatology retweeted
Do you have a solution that could improve #health system navigation or inequitable access to care? Our Social Impact Program could help deploy your solution to benefit the lives of Cdns living with #arthritis. Submit your Expression of Interest by Dec. 14! bit.ly/3lwLaBT
