Wife & Caregiver of Brain Cancer Hubs. Mom of 2 fab kids. Nana to the most precious boys. R.N. in the ER
Canada
Joined October 2016
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People asking me if there are valid medical contraindications to masking. Rather than my word, here's the position statement by Canada's National lung specialists' society @CTS_SCT w/tl;dr screencap for those who don't want to read #Masks4Canada cts-sct.ca/wp-content/upload…
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Be sure to use the #VirtualBrainTumourWalk today! Opening ceremonies at 12:00EST! Every hashtag kindly donates .27cents to the brain tumour foundation of Canada! – at Ottawa, Ontario
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Introducing... #EverybodyWorries. The brand new, free, picture book by @jonburgerman for anyone (big or small) who has been feeling worried the past few months. We're in this together 🌈 Read or download it for free here: ow.ly/JvBr50zt9HE
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Which of the following will we look back on as the single biggest failure in dealing with COVID19? Vote & RT
31%Pre-pandemic planning
15%COVID19 testing
14%Lack of PPE
40%Protecting vulnerable ppl
3,556 votes • Final results Iris Rawlings retweeted
This is an urgent call to Canadian businesses. Frontline medical workers need protection. If your business has extra N95 face masks, safety glasses, sanitized goggles, isolation gowns or coveralls, sanitizer or latex, nitrile or vinyl gloves, contact local medical authorities.
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Every WEDNESDAY, beginning today until April 8, from 6:30 to 6:45 pm, let's say thanks to healthcare & all essential workers putting themselves at risk on the front lines as we fight #COVID19.
While #PhysicalDistancing, use your voice, hands or an instrument to make some noise.
Iris Rawlings retweeted
Let me be blunt.
Healthcare professionals don’t ever get scared.
Healthcare professionals are scared.
Iris Rawlings retweeted
"Where are we going Pooh?" "Home Piglet, we're going home, because that's the best thing to do right now"
#StayAtHome #PhysicalDistancing #PlanktheCurve
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Dr. Taccone will be speaking on survivorship issues in young adults and on his patient advocacy work at @CNO2020_Ottawa, May 14-17 in Ottawa.
CNOmeeting.ca. @michaeltaccone @yacancercanada #BTSM
Dr. Taccone (senior resident of neurosurgery at @uOttawa & Ph.D. student at @UofT in the SickKids Research Institute) founded @ChildCancerSurv which focuses on creating awareness of needs & experiences of survivors of childhood malignancies.
For tickets: ow.ly/lzvF50yCHoC
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In addition to the website, follow @CNO2020_Ottawa for updates and information as the meeting gets closer.
I’m excited about the program and venue, and hope to see you all in Ottawa in May!
Iris Rawlings retweeted
Dear caregivers who will stop everything to be there for your loved ones:
I see you.
I see your love.
I see your struggle.
You are what heals this broken world.
Today and everyday.
#familyday #family2020
Iris Rawlings retweeted
Suffering from compassion fatigue? It’s something many caregivers experience, but rarely talk about. Compassion fatigue is a specific type of #caregiver #burnout. Here are some ways to identify it in yourself and ways to cope from @theCGspace. ow.ly/Zx0630qdXbd #Caregiving
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'Everyone is terrified': What's behind workplace violence at Newmarket’s Southlake hospital? yorkregion.com/news-story/97…
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Over 15M cases of the #flu have been reported so far this season. While the novel #coronavirus has received widespread media attention, it’s the flu that healthcare providers say you should be more concerned about. #VaccinesWork #WhyIVaccinate #2019nCoV cnn.it/2UfbSlE
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Neuro Oncology practitioners, researchers, patients and caregivers, start the new year right! Head over to cnomeeting.ca and register for CNO 2020 in Ottawa!
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If you know someone affected by a #BrainTumour please consider lighting a star on our #ConstellationOfHope & let them know you are thinking of them this holiday season.
We are almost halfway to reaching our goal of $15,000.
constellationofhope.ca/
Thank you!
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Registration is now open for CNO 2020, May 14-17 in Ottawa. Head over to cnomeeting.ca/ and sign up before 31 January for early-bird rates.
The program is excellent, and we are looking forward to welcoming the Canadian Neuro-Oncology community to Ottawa!
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Are you a patient, family member, or care giver thinking of attending CNO 2020? Hold tight, there is a specific registration page for you coming to the website soon!
We would love to see you for the whole conference, but will also offer single day registration for Sunday only.
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Canadian Neuro-Oncology peeps, please head over to cnomeeting.ca/ to register for CNO 2020, and follow @CNO2020_Ottawa for updates! See you in May!
Registration is now open for CNO 2020, May 14-17 in Ottawa. Head over to cnomeeting.ca/ and sign up before 31 January for early-bird rates.
The program is excellent, and we are looking forward to welcoming the Canadian Neuro-Oncology community to Ottawa!
