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This morning we saw something we will NEVER forget.
We were at the #Walmart in Southeast #Calgary. We were shopping for some groceries when my stepson saw someone take a package of meat and put it under their shirt and then slowly walk over to their cart. #Food #Hungry #Alberta
We were at the #Walmart in Southeast #Calgary. We were shopping for some groceries when my stepson saw someone take a package of meat and put it under their shirt and then slowly walk over to their cart. #Food #Hungry #Alberta
This person had very few things in their cart. My stepson knows what I do here at @HarvestHillsYYC & he asked if we could help them.
I said yes we could but that this person would feel ganged up on if we all walked over to them, so I told him to stay here and that I’d walk over.
I said yes we could but that this person would feel ganged up on if we all walked over to them, so I told him to stay here and that I’d walk over.
I walked over to where they had their cart and said “I know what it is like to struggle. I would love it if you’d let me help you and I’d like to pay for your groceries.”
This person looked up at me and said “did you see me take the meat?” I said “yes I did. I’d like to help”.
This person looked up at me and said “did you see me take the meat?” I said “yes I did. I’d like to help”.
1/4 Since the pandemic began, #publichealth officials like myself have talked a lot about what each one of us can do to protect ourselves, our families and our communities from #COVID19. #physicaldistancing #handwashing #MaskOn canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 Being tested when you are experiencing symptoms of #COVID19 is an act of kindness - it means you are choosing to not only protect yourself, but also protect those around you. #BePartoftheSolution #COVIDKindness
3/4 When a #COVID19 test comes back positive, that starts the process of local #publichealth notifying others who may have been exposed, so contacts can take steps to self-isolate and get tested if they develop symptoms. #TestandTrace
1/4 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is today – Let’s all commit to help prevent #suicide! Read this thread for resources to #TakeThatStep and #HelpOthers. #WSPD2020 #SuicidePrevention
2/4 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or your local emergency help line. You can also get support from a local crisis centre, @CrisisCanada (1-833-456-4566), 1 866 APPELLE (Quebec residents), @KidsHelpPhone...
3/4 The Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310) offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all #Indigenous Peoples, incl. an on-Line Chat Counseling Service: hopeforwellness.ca
1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Tragically, in many regions of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to an increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. #SubstanceUse #CarryNaloxone #StopOverdoses #EndStigma
2/4 There are indications that the street drug supply is growing more unpredictable and toxic in some parts of the country, as previous supply chains have been disrupted by travel restrictions and border measures during #COVID19. #SubstanceUse #CarryNaloxone
3/4 Public health measures designed to reduce the impact of #COVID19 may increase isolation, stress and anxiety, and put a strain on the supports for persons who use drugs. #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction
1/3 Keeping #COVID19 under control and away from those at high risk of severe outcomes must remain a top priority for all of us. Increasing #COVIDKnowHow to reduce our risk of infection and spreading the virus starts with us!
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2/3 There are things we can all do to protect ourselves and our family, friends and contacts who may be high risk for severe outcomes of #COVID19, including being prepared and finding safer ways to connect and #HelpOthers. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
3/3 Lets not forget #Caremongering this #ThrowbackThursday and everyday... this is us #Canada! from #Zoomers to #Boomers we got this #COVID19! #GenX #GenY #Millennials #GenZ
1/7 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Saturday statement you can read in full here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/7 As jurisdictions across the country unveil plans for reopening schools, which take into account the local context & #epidemiology, families are having important conversations to decide what works best for their unique needs.
3/7 With ↑ capacity and public health measures in place to keep #COVID19 spread under manageable control, we must now establish a careful balance to keep infection rate low, while minimizing unintended health & social consequences.
1/4 #PHAC guidance for schools K-12, developed with public health experts and stakeholders aims to support school administrators and local #publichealth in safe resumption of in-school educational programming during #COVID19.
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2/4 This guidance document should be used alongside guidance from provincial and territorial health authorities, ministries of education and Indigenous community governance structures.
3/4 School reopening plans for your area take into account the local context and epidemiology of #COVID19. #Publichealth and educational authorities will closely monitor the situation and adapt public health measures as needed.
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: with September fast approaching, school reopenings are top of mind; Jurisdictions have unveiled plans and families are having important conversations to decide what works best for their unique needs.
2/5 This can feel stressful with so many factors to consider. Each parent or guardian is making back to school plans to best suit the needs of their family. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. #COVIDCoping
3/5 Canadians have made many sacrifices during #COVID19 to maintain the well-being of their families. Parents, guardians, students, and teachers alike have been anxious to know the “back to school” plans for this year.
1/6 Mothers with suspected or confirmed #COVID19 are still encouraged to initiate or continue #breastfeeding.
2/6 Anyone who has symptoms, even if mild, or is concerned they may have been exposed to #COVID19 should take recommended precautions to avoid spreading the virus to the baby.
3/6 This includes frequent #handwashing, practising proper respiratory etiquette (#CoverYourCough) and wearing a non-medical mask or face covering when close to the baby. This advice goes to all new parents, whether breastfeeding or not.
1/5 Living with #COVID19 has been very difficult in so many ways, but we can take these lemons and make lemonade by deciding to nurture and amplify the good that has come with the bad. #AttitudeofGratitude #COVIDCoping
2/5 Keeping our social circle small is an opportunity to deepen and enrich connections within our social bubble – these are our #COVID19 peops’ –cherish them, we will remember these days and the memories we make for a lifetime.
3/5 At the same time, networking virtually during #COVID19 has given us an unprecedented opportunity to expand our social circles as we take advantage of virtual book clubs and trivia nights!
1/6 Layers of #publichealth precautions and #PhysicalDistancing can leave us all feeling a bit of #COVIDfatigue. For many, there are emotional and psychological implications to staying physically apart from others. #COVID19 #COVIDCoping
2/6 These emotional and psychological impacts can lead to feelings of loneliness and social isolation. There is support and help; #TakeThatStep for #COVIDCoping and remember, you can practice #PhysicalDistancing and still be social.
3/6 I urge everyone to continue reaching out by various means, including virtually and especially to support those living alone or away from family members or loved ones. #HelpOthers #OlderAdults
1/10 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: all over the country people have sacrificed & adapted to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home these many weeks. Sadly, home is not a safe place for the many people experiencing family violence.
2/10 Children, youth, women, seniors & #LGBTQ2S people are among the most affected by #FamilyViolence and #genderbasedviolence that can make home an unsafe place to be. #COVID19 #ElderAbuse
3/10 Some jurisdictions have observed ↑ reports of domestic violence, calls to crisis support lines & demand for emergency shelter during #COVID19, while child welfare orgs observe a concerning ↓ in reporting of child abuse & neglect.
1/5 June 8th to June 14th is National Blood Donor Week, when we recognize the essential role that donors play in strengthening Canada’s Lifeline. #NBDW2020 #HelpOthers #COVID19
2/5 It’s a great week to schedule an appointment for your regular donation or sign up as a new donor to join the lifeline! #CanadasLifeline
3/5 @CanadasLifeline & @HemaQuebec have enhanced measures in place including robust cleaning, infection control and screening practices to protect all donors, staff and volunteers.
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: After months of Canadians working together to #FlattentheCurve & protect our health system, many areas have been able to resume important medical procedures like elective surgeries
2/5 For parents, children & adults of all ages who have been anxiously waiting out weeks & months of #COVID19, not being able to schedule surgery to address a whole range of medical issues has only added to pain & discomfort.
3/5 However, as these important medical procedures resume, there is a growing need for blood donations to restore and maintain critical inventory. So I am asking Canadians once again, to roll up their sleeves and #HelpOthers.
1/9 So how do we know we are testing enough? One way is to monitor the % of positive tests among all of the #COVID19 tests conducted over the course of a week.
2/9 A high % positive, indicates that we may not be testing enough to detect all the cases. We want to cast our net wide around where the virus is spreading.
3/9 We aim for a low percentage positive, below 10%, which is an international benchmark. This indicates we are casting our net wide enough to capture any cases that may be occurring in the area.
1/4 As hard as the last months have been on all of us, #COVID19 has brought additional challenges for some people more than others, including people with disabilities. #HelpOthers #StrongerTogether #AccessAbility
2/4 For some people with disabilities, older age or underlying medical conditions put them at greater risk of serious complications related to #COVID19. #AccessAbility #ProtecttheVulnerable #HelpOthers
3/4 Challenges that people with disabilities face when accessing information, social services, health care & wellness supports, have been made even more difficult due to reduced service availability during #COVID19. #AccessAbility
1/5 @danjlevy said it best: “Imagine wearing a mask not as an infringement on your freedom, but rather the simplest, easiest act of kindness that you can do in a day...” #HelpOthers #COVID19 #KindnessMatters
2/5 Key point - while you may not personally feel at risk from #COVID19, the reality is that if you are infected you could be responsible for starting a new chain of transmission causing life threatening illness for others. #ProtecttheVulnerable
3/5 This is even more important because some people may not be able to wear a face covering safely, including people who may be at risk of severe outcomes from #COVID19. #ProtecttheVulnerable #HelpOthers #DontJudge
1/4 #StrongerTogether means engaging community organizations & all levels of government across 🇨🇦 to address the dual public health crises of #COVID19 & drug #overdose deaths. #HelpOthers #COVIDCoping
2/4 Harm reduction & treatment facilities are implementing infection controls and virtual & mobile services are being ramped up to serve people at a distance, among other health & social service sector interventions. #StrongerTogether #Overdose #HelpOthers #COVID19
3/4 e.g. BC’s Lifeguard App, is activated by a person before taking a drug. The App sounds an alarm within 50 seconds that grows louder. If not deactivated at 75 seconds, automatic text-to-voice alerts 9-1-1 of a potential drug #overdose.
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1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: I continue to be concerned about a range of negative unintended consequences of this crisis. Among these are the worsening of crises like #opioids & ↑challenges managing events like #heatwave.
2/4 To maintain #COVID19 control, it’s vital that we keep up public health measures like #PhysicalDistancing, while finding innovative solutions and providing community & individual supports for those who need it most. #HelpOthers #COVIDCoping
3/4 #PublicHealth, community organisations, #volunteers & individuals have developed solutions and supports - all these efforts are needed! Working #StrongerTogether is how we make sure #WeWillGetThroughThis #cavabienaller
1/3 In high heat & humidity, wearing a mask can make breathing difficult. So, when outdoors, #PhysicalDistancing is best. Reserve non-medical mask for use indoors, for short periods of time when #PhysicalDistancing cannot be maintained.
2/3 Non-medical masks or cloth face coverings are NOT for everyone! They should not be used on young children < age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove it on their own. More info: bit.ly/2LLRbs7
3/3 Recommended for EVERYONE during #heatwave & #COVID19: drink lots of water, avoid strenuous activities & maintain #publichealth practices: #PhysicalDistancing, #Handwashing & #CoughEtiquette, while you seek heat relief & #HelpOthers.
1/4 #Heatwave in ON/QC: ⚠️of health risks posed by extreme heat, esp. for older adults, infants & young children, people w\ chronic illnesses & people who work in the heat, are in low-income households or experiencing homelessness.
2/4 I am very concerned about seniors who have already faced devastating outcomes from #COVID19. Extreme heat can worsen pre-existing conditions & breathing difficulties, esp. as some #OlderAdults may not have access to air conditioning.
3/4 #HelpOthers by checking in on older members of your family & community to make sure they are ok—whether they live in a long-term care home or on their own. Let’s ensure that those most vulnerable to extreme heat get some relief. #heatwave & #COVID19
