Avis Favaro
@avisfavaro.bsky.social
Health Journalist 🇨🇦 Contributor CTVNews
Host Canadian Institute for Health information Podcast, contributor to Santis Health
But mostly a professional hypochondriac
Host Canadian Institute for Health information Podcast, contributor to Santis Health
But mostly a professional hypochondriac
🇨🇦 Budget 2025 Science:
Via supportourscience.bsky.social
$ 1 billion for new research chairs
$ 133 M doctoral & post docs
$ 400 million for research infrastructure
$ 120 M for assistant professors
$ 334 M quantum & defence applications
$ 2.7 B for meteorological computing-
thoughts?
Via supportourscience.bsky.social
$ 1 billion for new research chairs
$ 133 M doctoral & post docs
$ 400 million for research infrastructure
$ 120 M for assistant professors
$ 334 M quantum & defence applications
$ 2.7 B for meteorological computing-
thoughts?
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
🇨🇦 Budget 2025 Science:
Via supportourscience.bsky.social
$ 1 billion for new research chairs
$ 133 M doctoral & post docs
$ 400 million for research infrastructure
$ 120 M for assistant professors
$ 334 M quantum & defence applications
$ 2.7 B for meteorological computing-
thoughts?
Via supportourscience.bsky.social
$ 1 billion for new research chairs
$ 133 M doctoral & post docs
$ 400 million for research infrastructure
$ 120 M for assistant professors
$ 334 M quantum & defence applications
$ 2.7 B for meteorological computing-
thoughts?
“That election pledge said that “where the U.S. is squeezing out researchers, we will look to welcome research here in Canada. … More researchers at home will help us solve Canadian problems, and export more Canadian solutions to the global marketplace.” #science #innovation @theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“That election pledge said that “where the U.S. is squeezing out researchers, we will look to welcome research here in Canada. … More researchers at home will help us solve Canadian problems, and export more Canadian solutions to the global marketplace.” #science #innovation @theglobeandmail.com
In an emergency you want health data fast. Why wait for 1st responders to reach a patient to locate a MedicAlert bracelet? Why not have data sent when the 911 call comes in? Hear about a new solution w/Leslie McGill @medicalertca.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
In an emergency you want health data fast. Why wait for 1st responders to reach a patient to locate a MedicAlert bracelet? Why not have data sent when the 911 call comes in? Hear about a new solution w/Leslie McGill @medicalertca.bsky.social
@cihica.bsky.social
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Sachin Latti is a BC based first responder who ran across Canada raising attention & funds for mental health services. He describes the “off the charts” levels of suffering he encountered-a huge unmet need.Podcast @cihi
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October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sachin Latti is a BC based first responder who ran across Canada raising attention & funds for mental health services. He describes the “off the charts” levels of suffering he encountered-a huge unmet need.Podcast @cihi
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
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Casting a wide net- any US researchers looking at moving to Canada?
Or did you investigate opportunities and found the pathway challenging?
DM me.
Or did you investigate opportunities and found the pathway challenging?
DM me.
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Casting a wide net- any US researchers looking at moving to Canada?
Or did you investigate opportunities and found the pathway challenging?
DM me.
Or did you investigate opportunities and found the pathway challenging?
DM me.
“Built Here, Bought Here” to promote a Canada 🇨🇦 1st movement in healthcare’s supply chain. Is it even possible? Podcast for CIHI with Anne Snowdon @uwindsor.bsky.social
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September 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“Built Here, Bought Here” to promote a Canada 🇨🇦 1st movement in healthcare’s supply chain. Is it even possible? Podcast for CIHI with Anne Snowdon @uwindsor.bsky.social
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
www.longwoods.com/content/2767...
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www.longwoods.com/content/2767...
What I learned making this podcast on e-scooters-80% were not wearing helmets -passengers can become “airbags” for the drivers & there are deaths -Dr Daniel Rosenfield @sickkidsto.bsky.social Dr Brian Rowe @ualberta.bsky.social
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July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What I learned making this podcast on e-scooters-80% were not wearing helmets -passengers can become “airbags” for the drivers & there are deaths -Dr Daniel Rosenfield @sickkidsto.bsky.social Dr Brian Rowe @ualberta.bsky.social
@caeps.bsky.social
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I Asked AI to give me a
Canadian flag with the description “proud,happy”
This is what I got.
Certainly majestic but with a “tough as nails” vibe.
Happy Canada Day!
Canadian flag with the description “proud,happy”
This is what I got.
Certainly majestic but with a “tough as nails” vibe.
Happy Canada Day!
July 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I Asked AI to give me a
Canadian flag with the description “proud,happy”
This is what I got.
Certainly majestic but with a “tough as nails” vibe.
Happy Canada Day!
Canadian flag with the description “proud,happy”
This is what I got.
Certainly majestic but with a “tough as nails” vibe.
Happy Canada Day!
This very cool "Made in Canada 🇨🇦" helmet sends ultrasound to the brain.Doctors are testing to see if it opens the door to new treatments for #ALS. Patient number one-the first in the world- was just treated. ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
(Courtesy SunnybrookHealth)
(Courtesy SunnybrookHealth)
May 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This very cool "Made in Canada 🇨🇦" helmet sends ultrasound to the brain.Doctors are testing to see if it opens the door to new treatments for #ALS. Patient number one-the first in the world- was just treated. ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
(Courtesy SunnybrookHealth)
(Courtesy SunnybrookHealth)
Dr Moulton and her team are also expanding the use of names on surgical caps to promote name recognition. There’s more to the science of civility and cognition but it’s a start. @uhnresearch.bsky.social
Podcast link podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c... thanks Dr Ibarra! #theatrecapchallenge 3/3
Podcast link podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c... thanks Dr Ibarra! #theatrecapchallenge 3/3
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Dr Moulton and her team are also expanding the use of names on surgical caps to promote name recognition. There’s more to the science of civility and cognition but it’s a start. @uhnresearch.bsky.social
Podcast link podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c... thanks Dr Ibarra! #theatrecapchallenge 3/3
Podcast link podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c... thanks Dr Ibarra! #theatrecapchallenge 3/3
Here’s an example- making sure everyone on the OR team knows who’s in the room and behind the masks, with a “team Lineup” with names and faces generated automatically from hospital lists. More in the podcast on OR Etiquette - www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 2/3
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Here’s an example- making sure everyone on the OR team knows who’s in the room and behind the masks, with a “team Lineup” with names and faces generated automatically from hospital lists. More in the podcast on OR Etiquette - www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 2/3
The innovative work of surgeon Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton,world 1st Surgical Lead for Cognition & Culture- focusing on communication, collegial "manners" to make ORs better for staff & safer for patients.
Podcast link
www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 1/3
Podcast link
www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 1/3
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The innovative work of surgeon Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton,world 1st Surgical Lead for Cognition & Culture- focusing on communication, collegial "manners" to make ORs better for staff & safer for patients.
Podcast link
www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 1/3
Podcast link
www.cihi.ca/en/news-even... 1/3
There’s been so much interest in from US 🇺🇸health workers and jobs in Canada that I’m posting recruitment links for all 10 provinces and 3 territories: 🧵 #healthcarejobs🇨🇦
February 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
There’s been so much interest in from US 🇺🇸health workers and jobs in Canada that I’m posting recruitment links for all 10 provinces and 3 territories: 🧵 #healthcarejobs🇨🇦
19-year-old Amalie Henze turned a terrible tragedy into a mission.
Her hands and feet were #amputated because of severe sepsis. Now she's turned to social media, with a candid look at how she adapts to life without her limbs.
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Her hands and feet were #amputated because of severe sepsis. Now she's turned to social media, with a candid look at how she adapts to life without her limbs.
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
January 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
19-year-old Amalie Henze turned a terrible tragedy into a mission.
Her hands and feet were #amputated because of severe sepsis. Now she's turned to social media, with a candid look at how she adapts to life without her limbs.
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
Her hands and feet were #amputated because of severe sepsis. Now she's turned to social media, with a candid look at how she adapts to life without her limbs.
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
Here is a summary in a press release
December 20, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Here is a summary in a press release
The Long Goodbye: Dementia After Diagnosis. Our latest podcast with @prescottkatrina & her 7 year journey with her mother w/ #dementia.
She has advice for others who become #caregivers @CIHI_ICIS #alzheimers
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She has advice for others who become #caregivers @CIHI_ICIS #alzheimers
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Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
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November 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM
The Long Goodbye: Dementia After Diagnosis. Our latest podcast with @prescottkatrina & her 7 year journey with her mother w/ #dementia.
She has advice for others who become #caregivers @CIHI_ICIS #alzheimers
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
She has advice for others who become #caregivers @CIHI_ICIS #alzheimers
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
Imaging having your leg amputated to save your life. #diabetes cost Calgary resident Harish Rangan part of a foot and leg. Dr. Karim Manji, discuses limb saving strategies on this timely podcast #WorldDiabetesDay
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November 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Imaging having your leg amputated to save your life. #diabetes cost Calgary resident Harish Rangan part of a foot and leg. Dr. Karim Manji, discuses limb saving strategies on this timely podcast #WorldDiabetesDay
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
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YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA