NS Chapter of CFPC @NSCFP
This account is no longer active. The NSCFP is a chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Halifax, Nova Scotia Joined April 2015-
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This week is #ResidentDoctorsAppreciation2025. Join the CFPC and @ResidentDoctors as we thank Family Medicine resident doctors for their resilience and dedication. ow.ly/Om8T50UWUmr Share this post to spread the word!
Did you know family medicine residents can access CFPCLearn at no cost? CFPCLearn is an online learning platform made by and for family physicians, allowing you to watch, listen, or read your way to earning credits. cfpclearn.ca #ResidentDoctorsAppreciation2025
Dr. Leah Jones is receiving a 2024 Award of Excellence for her “exceptional work improving equity, access, and inclusivity of medicine for Black Nova Scotians.” nscfp.ca/awards
Dr. Jane Anne Howard is receiving a 2024 Award of Excellence for being “the true embodiment of a rural family physician with exceptional leadership and commitment.” nscfp.ca/awards
Dr. Mary Gorman is honoured with the 2024 Dr. Charles & Mrs. Jean Gass Lifetime Achievement Award. A graduate of DAL Medical School, Dr. Gorman has dedicated her career to providing exceptional healthcare in Antigonish. nscfp.ca/awards
Dr. Ajantha Jayabarathan, well known as Dr. AJ, is the recipient of the 2024 NSCFP Family Physician of the Year Award. With over 30 years of dedicated service, Dr. AJ has profoundly impacted both the medical community as well as her patients. Read More: nscfp.ca/awards
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients! Dr. Ajantha Jayabarathan, Family Physician of the Year Dr. Mary Gorman, Dr. Charles & Mrs. Jean Gass Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Jane Anne Howard, Award of Excellence Dr. Leah Jones, Award of Excellence nscfp.ca/awards
Registration is open for the NSCFP FMC & AMM! nscfp.ca/fmc Tentative topics: AI Demo, Prenatal Care, Adrenal Disease, HIV, Top 5 Papers, Point of Care U/S, Obesity, Adult ADHD, Acne 8:50 am - 4:15 pm | Friday, October 18 Pier 21, Halifax or Live Online Learning
Did you know the new Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) payment model in Nova Scotia has increased annual compensation potential for family physicians by approximately 33%? Learn more: ow.ly/P86K50SNogj
Happy Family Doctor Day! Your expert care makes our communities happier and healthier. Thank you for all you do! #WFDD2024
Family Doctor Day is May 19th! Healthy Communities: Family doctors provide care to multiple generations and foster healthy communities. Happy World Family Doctor Day! #WFDD2024
Family Doctor Day is May 19th! Treating the Person and the Patient: Family doctors go beyond treating symptoms. They focus on the whole person and consider their unique circumstances and needs. Happy World Family Doctor Day! #WFDD2024
Take action on #IDAHBT 2024. Check out last year's Pride-themed issue of @CFPJournal, including an editorial by the chairs of our Member Interest Groups Section on 2SLGBTQ+ health: @may17org. ow.ly/KpR050RJ5uQ #IDAHBT2024
Family Doctor Day is May 19th! Your Family Doctor is a Specialist: Family doctors have the expertise and comprehensive knowledge to address a wide range of health concerns for all ages. Happy World Family Doctor Day! #WFDD2024
Family Doctor Day is May 19th! Family Physicians are Collaborators: Family physicians collaborate with other specialties and allied healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care. Happy World Family Doctor Day! #WFDD2024
Ahead of World Family Doctor Day on May 19th, we are sharing Dr. Glaucomflecken's message to the family doctors of Nova Scotia! #WFDD2024
World Family Doctor Day is May 19! #WFDD2024
Family Doctor Day is coming up on May 19! #WFDD2024 nscfp.ca/family-doctor-…
Nurses provide vital care and support to their patients. Happy National Nursing Week! #NNW2024
This #EarthWeek, we're celebrating @bcparksfdn's #PaRx program in the #Maritimes! ⛵️ To celebrate getting outside for your health, make sure to schedule in some nature time with your loved ones, and reflect on how you can give back to the planet 🌎️ #NaturePrescriptions
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Eric Wooltorton @drewooltorton
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Dr. Stephanie Langley @RagerRoo
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thescienceshelf @thescienceshelf
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Dietitian in Nova Sco... @habitrition
125 Followers 361 Following Michael Manderville, RD. Specializing in health-focused weight managenent, exercise and sport nutrition, health behaviour change. Services available in NS & NB.
David J. Shuman @DavidJShuman
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Brent Kvern @kvern_brent
2 Followers 22 Following Medical educator, assessment geek, runner, cyclist and tennis player. Loves good music, wine, and the company of friends. Enjoys theatre and books.
Dr Shannon Prud'homme... @drshannonprud
460 Followers 866 Following Tweets and RT’s my own and not med advice
This is Family Medici... @thisisfamilymed
79 Followers 56 Following social media campaign aimed at redefining the perception towards family medicine by celebrating the importance and diversity of family physicians #primarycare
Mekalai Kumanan @MKumananMD
274 Followers 319 Following Family physician @TwoRiversFHT. Past president @OntarioCollege. Tweets my own. Pronounce: https://t.co/NEGC34Ei5A
Dr Jessica Otte, CCFP... @LessIsMoreMed
6K Followers 5K Following I research/educate/make policy/practice with this: Patient goals + thoughtful use of evidence = appropriate care, sustainable health systems, and joy in work.
Elizabeth Groskorth @nf1902
83 Followers 527 Following mother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter, musician, editor, writer
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Commissionaires Nova ... @CmresNovaScotia
276 Followers 646 Following This account is no longer active. The province's leading private security provider and employer of veterans. Follow us: https://t.co/HUgOnr75YX
CQuIPS @CQuIPS
2K Followers 1K Following @UofTmedicine's Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Join CQUIPS+: https://t.co/QzW6JsKoPo Subscribe to our newsletter: https://t.co/xQVxAmvRe2
MSSU @maritimespor
2K Followers 2K Following Improving the health of Maritimers through patient-oriented research. Partnership w/ @CIHR_IRSC #SPORSRAP @nbhrf @Gov_NB @nsgov @infoPEI
Choisir avec soin @ChoisirAvecSoin
555 Followers 164 Following Choisir avec soin est la voix nationale pour réduire les tests et les traitements inutiles dans les soins de santé au Canada.
MOSH Halifax @MOSHHalifax
2K Followers 392 Following Mobile Outreach Street Health provides primary health care to people who are homeless, insecurely housed, street involved or underserved in Halifax inner-city.
Janet Green @janetgreenmd
286 Followers 810 Following Occasional trail runner. Frequent coffee drinker. she/her.
Emma McDermott (She/H... @em_mcdermott
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238 Followers 18 Following #TrainingForTransformation #FormerPourTransformer
Dr. Stephanie Langley @RagerRoo
609 Followers 407 Following Family Doc, Asst Prof Dep of Fam Med Dal, Site Director Fam Med Res Prog, Co-Head Dept of Fam Med Eastern Zone NSH, Running Coach, Wife and Mother of 4 girls.
Dr Mike Green @DrMichaelGreen1
1K Followers 724 Following Family physician, researcher, and President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO of NOSM University @thenosm #HealthEquity #NorthernOntario #MedEd Views my own.
Francine Lise Lemire @Lemire_Francine
166 Followers 143 Following Past CEO @CFPC_e, passionate about comprehensive primary care, enjoys physical activity, reading, & connecting
Tajikeimik @tajikeimik
312 Followers 118 Following Tajikeimɨk is the new and developing health and wellness organization leading health transformation for Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia.
MSSU @maritimespor
2K Followers 2K Following Improving the health of Maritimers through patient-oriented research. Partnership w/ @CIHR_IRSC #SPORSRAP @nbhrf @Gov_NB @nsgov @infoPEI
Choisir avec soin @ChoisirAvecSoin
555 Followers 164 Following Choisir avec soin est la voix nationale pour réduire les tests et les traitements inutiles dans les soins de santé au Canada.
Canadian Medical Prot... @CMPAmembers
5K Followers 486 Following The CMPA provides liability protection and risk management education to physicians. | Français: @ACPMmembres | Bluesky: https://t.co/TUTWG80R7K
CdnMedicalFound @CdnMedicalFound
708 Followers 505 Following The Canadian Medical Foundation is a national nonprofit that supports charitable programs Canada-wide and Globally.
Centre for Effective ... @CEPhealth
3K Followers 3K Following Not-for-profit organization working with #primarycare practitioners and using best evidence to close healthcare gaps.
Programs and Practice... @ToolsForDocs
197 Followers 279 Following This account is no longer active. Please refer to @FamPhysCan for the official College of Family Physicians of Canada account. Thank you for your support!
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Choosing Wisely NS @ChooseWiselyNS
360 Followers 290 Following Choosing Wisely supports health-care providers and patients in talking openly about unnecessary tests and treatments for high-quality patient care.
Mike Gniewek @mikegniewek
494 Followers 1K Following Family & Addiction Medicine @ MOSH and Direction 180 in Halifax. Harm Reduction Saves Lives. A Toronto sports fanatic and big time food taster! Dad of 3!
Prevention in Hand @pih_cfpc
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Steve Slade @steveAslade
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434 Followers 322 Following Family doc, Mom, @CFPC_e President-Elect, @ChooseWiselyCA NWT Clinical Lead. Passionate about improving healthcare in Canada's North. Tweets are personal.
Prof Emily Gard Marsh... @DrEmilyMarshall
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Primary Health Care Q... @PHCQualityPSP
68 Followers 71 Following Supporting NS primary health care providers & teams | Fostering a culture of shared learning, quality & safety | Enabling quality care for patients & families
MOSH Halifax @MOSHHalifax
2K Followers 392 Following Mobile Outreach Street Health provides primary health care to people who are homeless, insecurely housed, street involved or underserved in Halifax inner-city.
Allan Grill @allan_k_grillMD
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AAFP @aafp
56K Followers 5K Following The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) represents family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students.
Tina Atkinson @SportDocTina
688 Followers 1K Following Sport and Exercise Physician. PWHL CMO, CSI Atlantic CMO, CMO Canoe Kayak Canada.
Nova Scotia Health @HealthNS
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PEI College of Family... @peicfpc
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NBCFP_CMFNB @nbcfp_cmfnb
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College of Physicians... @cpsns_ca
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MaritimeResidentDocs @MarResDocs
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DalMedSchool @DalMedSchool
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The Medical Post @MedicalPost
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