Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined August 2011
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Anne Simard retweeted
Hey again, Aaron here with the second episode in a video series I’m sharing about my experiences living with Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). Today I talk about the challenges and the range of emotions I felt after my diagnosis at the age of 29.
Anne Simard retweeted
Congrats to our CEO, Lynne Innes on being awarded the Premier's Award in Health Sciences from @CollegesOntario!
These awards celebrate college grads who have made significant impacts strengthening ON communities.
For more: waha.ca/news/lynne-innes-win…
Congratulations to @LynneInnes3, this year’s Premier’s Award recipient in the health sciences category. Lynne’s groundbreaking leadership has improved health care for First Nations communities, breaking barriers as the youngest Indigenous leader of a multi-site health authority in Ontario. co-awards.org/ #2024PA #cdnpse #onpse #CollegeGradsBuildON @mynorthernC @SunLifeCA
Anne Simard retweeted
We won an ON Health System QI award w/ @UHN for improving #IndigenousHealth!
The award recognized our team effort in developing the Medly program at WAHA. Medly is a digital health platform 4 patients w/ heart failure.
waha.ca/news/waha-and-uhn-wi…
@TransformHF @PMunkCardiacCtr
So proud to have been part of this project!
WAHA, @TRANSFORMHF & @UHN made an animated short film which premiered at the 2024 Toronto Shorts International Film Festival. The film features stories from First Nations community members on managing their heart health. Watch & share!
youtu.be/d51hQ_Ap7UA?si=TLDk…
Anne Simard retweeted
Tune into the @EMCases podcast, where @DouglasLeeMD and @Atzema discuss the challenges of #heartfailure in the ED and how the #EHMRG score can help with Emergency Medicine cases! 🫀
Check it out here: emergencymedicinecases.com/a…
Anne Simard retweeted
BIG THANKS to the @MScBMC team for leading our #CaRDMEq trainees in a workshop on Communications for Access last Friday!
We learned how to communicate our research across languages, cultures, and levels of health literacy/tech proficiency.
#DesignForEquity
Anne Simard retweeted
TRANSFORM HF’s Dr. @sahrwali has received 1 of only 12 @CIHR_IRSC #HealthSystemImpact Embedded Early Career Researcher Awards!
Dr. Wali's research bridges community & clinical resources to improve cardiac care in underserved communities: transformhf.ca/sahr-wali-hsi…
Congrats, Sahr!
Anne Simard retweeted
WAHA’s Dr. Elaine Innes, and Dr. Omar Islam from Queen’s University co-authored an article on the successful use of portable MRI in remote settings. 50+ patients received high-quality head scans, reducing their travel stress and financial burden.
waha.ca/2024/03/06/wahas-dr-…
Anne Simard retweeted
TRANSFORM HF is celebrating our Co-Lead Dr. Heather Ross being recognized with the Order of Canada all the way from the James & Hudson Bay Region. Go, Your Excellence, Dr. Ross! 🏅🎉💫
Anne Simard retweeted
“Digital innovation is the 🔑. It can provide access to healthcare services not historically offered and that require clients to ✈️🚤🚆🚗 out of community,” says Dr. Heather Ross.
We’re excited to support the continued co-creation of #digitalhealth tools with @weeneebayko!
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority works to transform health care with support of UHN #UofT 🏥 uoft.me/a4r
ALT Left to right: Samuel Petrie, Stella Kozuszko, Erica Groenewoud, Mena Gewarges, Tanis Ross, Heather Ross, Elaine Innes, Sandra Kioke, Anne Simard and Sahr Wali
So proud of our partnership!
.@Weeneebayko & @PMunkCardiacCtr have signed a 5-yr MOU to support cardiovascular care in James & Hudson Bay communities.
“This partnership is an example of how #healthequity can be advanced in Indigenous communities," Lynne Innes (President & CEO, WAHA).
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Anne Simard retweeted
It’s T-minus 17 days until #TestYourLimits Mission: Chimborazo! 🌋
The team is training hard and gearing up, with an honorable mention to coach Biff 🐶
Follow along as we ascend the highest volcano in Ecuador by reading our trek blog: testyourlimits.ca/
Anne Simard retweeted
I am so grateful to the advisors for their amazing comments to bring the best out of our pitch.
Especially thankful to our amazing patient partner (Sharon), without whom achieving this award won't be possible.
Kudos to Anne and Augusta for organizing such an amazing event.
💰PLOT TWIST: We doubled our pitch prize to $20K!
🥇Isaac Chang’s team (@SinaiHealth) took home 1st place & a $12,750 cheque.
🥈Runner-up Shumit Saha & team (@CentreforDTx) were awarded $7,250.
🙏Big congrats to ALL teams & a huge shoutout to our advisors, panelists & judges.
Thanks to our amazing collaborators! Patients, HeartLife, CCS and CHFS. Excited for this new resource to support patients in their care and ensure all receive optimal therapy.
Living with #heartfailure with reduced ejection fraction & wondering about your treatment options? We worked with 🇨🇦’s top cardiovascular organizations to create a BRAND NEW guide to help you & your loved ones understand optimal medication: ourhearthub.ca/Heart-Failure… ♥️
#GDMTandMe
Anne Simard retweeted
#BREAKING: A multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi (@SleepdB_Lab) was awarded $1.65M 6-yr @NSERC_CRSNG Create grant to train the next-generation of #digitalhealth innovators for #equity via @TransformHF! Learn more about CaRDMEq: transformhf.ca/nserc-create-…
ALT Dr. Azadeh Yadallohi and Professor Craig Simmons awarded NSERC CREATE grant
Anne Simard retweeted
Can’t wait for this episode! 👇
Sneak Peek of #LivingTransplant Podcast Season 4 Episode 1: The Queen of My Heart Function with @hearthealthydoc and Charles Cook. Episode live on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, wherever you get your podcasts. @PMunkCardiacCtr @UHNTransplant
#hearttranpslant #LVAD #testyourlimits
Anne Simard retweeted
It's #HeartFailureAwarenessWeekCan! We're having important conversations about living well with #heartfailure. Watch Dr. Mena Gewarges (@MyNameIsMena) join @thetracymoore on @Cityline this morning to discuss this complex but treatable condition: cityline.tv/video/a-cardiolo… ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
ALT Dr. Mena Gewarges with Tracy Moore, host of Cityline. Heart Failure Awareness Week.
Anne Simard retweeted
The week we've all been waiting for is finally here... #HeartFailureWeekCan! Follow along to find out how we're improving outcomes and visit our patient education site, The Heart Hub, to learn more about living well with #heartfailure: ourhearthub.ca ♥️
ALT Heart Failure Awareness Week Canada 2023
Anne Simard retweeted
CaRDM Eq is a 1-of-a-kind training program. We're so excited to be a pioneer in this very important space – this is the future of health!
🏆1 of 20 initiatives funded
🧑🤝🧑10 team members
🫂30+ collaborators
👩🎓120+ graduates
🪙$4M net worth
Learn more: transformhf.ca/nserc-create-…
#BREAKING: A multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi (@SleepdB_Lab) was awarded $1.65M 6-yr @NSERC_CRSNG Create grant to train the next-generation of #digitalhealth innovators for #equity via @TransformHF! Learn more about CaRDMEq: transformhf.ca/nserc-create-…
ALT Dr. Azadeh Yadallohi and Professor Craig Simmons awarded NSERC CREATE grant
Anne Simard retweeted
Dr. Innes began her career in 1990 as a RN for @Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. Today, she is the Chief of Staff there, ensuring the provision of quality holistic care for the peoples of the Weeneebayko region. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity
