Beth Kidd

Happy First Contact Day! It's time for my annual Star Trek article.

process for process sake is insanity. a case in point of how this plays out in Ontario's health system: > today, I needed to renew a medication for my son 2 days before the renewal date because we're going out of town > can't make a request for an early refill online, so i call the pharmacy and ask. i wait 12 minutes on hold before my call is picked up. > the pharmacist tells me no, they can't do that. they must FAX the prescribing doctor and ask permission. yes, you read that right... a fax must be sent. for releasing a Rx 2 days early. in 2026. > I say this is silly. ask for other options. they say no. but then they also tell me that if they don't hear from the doctor by the end of the day, they will release it early anyway.... i point out that makes no sense but am told to follow the process > they also tell me that, in addition to them sending a fax, I must call the doctor to give them a heads up it's coming. > I call the doctor's office. wait 8 minutes on hold. inform them the fax is coming. am told the doctor won't be in until 230pm and that I should call back around 3pm to "confirm they got the message"... > so at this point ... I'm spending time reminding a doctor's office to remind a doctor to approve a fax that is required, but not actually required, to refill a prescription 2 days early. people have probably spent at least 2 hours collectively on this problem today 🤯 no wonder we have a productivity crisis in this country

Your experience matters. If you’ve accessed care by phone, video, or text, @PrimaryCareAB is inviting patients to complete a short survey. Your feedback can help shape future care. Please consider sharing your thoughts by Feb. 27. #PatientExperience

New public alert for potential measles exposure in the Edmonton zone. Individuals who were in two Edmonton locations on Feb. 8 during specific times may have been exposed to measles. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

@GK_Fellows I do now! LOL

Does anyone else hear The Littlest Hobo theme music in their head while watching this, or is is just me?

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of Calgary has issued a water supply alert. This alert is in effect for all communities of Calgary’s water supply, including Airdrie, Strathmore, Tsuu T’ina Nation and Chestermere. A feeder main break along 16 Avenue Northwest has impacted the city’s water supply. Supply levels remain in a critical state, affecting the city’s ability to provide water to communities and ensure adequate water is available for firefighting. All residents and businesses must conserve water. Reduce indoor water consumption as much as possible. Limit showers and flushing toilets. Only do full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine. Monitor local media or Calgary.ca/watermainbreak for updates.

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A belief that really solidified for me this year is that if you are a romantic, and want to see the world full of magic and love, you have to create it. Host the dinner party, send the flowers, write the note, share the compliment, put up the decorations, plan the outing, so on and so forth. The default state of life is decay. To create a world that is warm and wonderful and one you and others want to participate in, you really have to work at it. The good news is, it doesn't take that much work at all. "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

Tomorrow, MTV goes silent. Here are 10 ways it changed music, media, and youth culture, from making songs visual to turning premieres into events. zurl.co/YYfcL

“Think not of the books you’ve bought as a ‘to be read’ pile. Instead, think of your bookcase as a wine cellar. You collect books to be read at the right time, the right place, and the right mood.” -Luc van Donkersgoed

Breaking news – Santa Claus sets off from Lapland Source: Yle Finland Full video: yle.fi/a/74-20201081

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I am proud to be moderating this @CoalitionAB webinar tomorrow! We’ll explore how patient insight is shaping access to innovative treatments in Canada. I hope to see you online tomorrow!

Why does system readiness matter for patients? Join us for our upcoming webinar to explore how I2U can help to ensure innovative therapies actually reach those who need them. Register now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

How do outcomes-based agreements (OBAs) improve access to care? Dr. Rebeccah Marsh (IHE) will share how OBAs work—and the vital role of patient voices in shaping them.
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Hear from Dominic Tan of @pCPACanada at our Dec 12 webinar as he shares how the Alliance is evolving to improve patient access to innovative medicines. A must-attend for anyone interested in public drug coverage in Canada.
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📢 New Webinar Hear from Graham Statt (I2U), Rebeccah Marsh (IHE), and Dominic Tan (pCPA) for a timely discussion on how new tools are helping transform years of advocacy into real-world access to innovative treatments. 📍Dec. 12, 9–10:30am MT Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

💫 Spotlighting: Graham Statt Former ADM at Alberta Health, former vice chair of the pCPA, and I2U board member. Join Graham on December 12 to learn more about I2U and hear his perspective on why system readiness matters. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

'Continue his legacy': Kelsie Snow to talk about her and her late husband Chris's experience with ALS #yyc calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…

#Ableg isnt talking about this 👇 Because we are too busy talking about this 👉 🏳️‍⚧️ globalnews.ca/news/11538232/…