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Today is #GeneticCounsellorAwarenessday!! See who we're celebrating🥳 today (and everyday) 👇 Check out @GeneticCouns for fun, informative events! tinyurl.com/yyejcvsn #IAmAGeneticCounsellor

GECKO is your go-to site for up-to-date, evidence-based resources on genomic topics geared for primary care. Check out the latest on Bicuspid Aortic Valve. geneticseducation.ca/.../cardiogeno…

Discover Lynch syndrome like never before—Gecko on the Run, Gecko Deep Dive, and Gecko Point-of-Care Tools bring you clear, comprehensive insights that empower informed clinical decision-making. Check this out: geneticseducation.ca/resources-forc…

GECKO resources on NDDs helps clinicians navigate genetic evaluation, testing considerations, and management pathways to support informed care. Learn more about Genetics + NDDs with our GECKO on the run tools here: geneticseducation.ca/resources-for-… #genetics #geneticseducation

Did you know that GECKO offers a collection of resources on Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) to support both clinicians and patients? Explore GECKO’s trusted resources to learn: 📷 What NIPT is 📷 How to access the test 📷 What the results mean 📷 geneticseducation.ca/resources-for-…

Here is our Vision Statement! geneticseducation.ca

Visit our website geneticseducation.ca and learn more!

GECKO is housed within the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is held on the summer solstice. It is a celebration of the culture, heritage, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. ow.ly/1iBj50Si55c #NIPD2024

Did you know that 4% of all eConsults are sent from specialists to other specialists? This exciting research paves the way to expand the scope of Ontario #eConsult. Read our most recent study in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare for details: doi.org/10.1177/135763…

Now available online: the full Genetics in Medicine December 2023 issue bit.ly/3NgKw98 #GIM #genetics #genomics

We are recruiting a part-time Information Officer (Family Support) - maternity cover role. If you'd like the chance to join our lovely team, please see: rarechromo.org/we-are-recruit… for details about the role, ts & cs & how to apply. #recruitment #genetics #genomics #family #support

#PrimaryCare providers, learn about: ✅the combination of anti-seizure medications in the treatment of #epilepsy Join Dr. Katherine Muir, pediatric neurologist @CHEO for a talk on "Polypharmacy". 👥Case follows 🗓️Nov.14 | 12-1pm REGISTER⤵️ oen.echoontario.ca/qs-asms/

Siblings witness the impacts of genetic disease but aren’t always included in conversations about genetic risk. We have an opportunity to bridge this gap. Learn more from Tori Suslovitch, MS, CGC and @PedsGCAbby about the next steps to take: bit.ly/47g6OQB #GeneChat

Genetics and genomics both play roles in health and disease, but what’s the difference between the two? Why are they both important for our health? Learn more about their differences and importance for our health in our Genetics vs. Genomics Fact Sheet! genome.gov/about-genomics…

The Ocean to Ontario #eConsult integration demonstrates #interoperability between systems to safely share patient information between clinicians to support patient care. To learn more visit: eservicesprogramontario.ca/home/oceantoon… #ThinkDigitalHealth #eServicesProgramOntario #DigitalHealthWeek

#PrimaryCare providers, learn to: ✅Identify the factors to consider when starting a medication for #epilepsy... Join Dr. Muir, pediatric neurologist @CHEO for "Treatment of epilepsy: First, Second, Third drugs" 👥Case follows 🗓️Nov.14 | 12-1pm REGISTER⤵️ oen.echoontario.ca/qs-asms/

To those we loved and lost, To those who served and never came home, To those who continue to serve, Today on #RemembranceDay, and every day in between, We will remember them.

Today, and every day, we are grateful for the service of those who fought in wars around Mother Earth. We honour their sacrifices and service - Chi-miigwech! #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget In Flanders Fields - Poem by John McCrae. Translation courtesy of Sandra Peltier. ©WBE/WUIR

But wait, there's more!! We are lucky🍀 to have added to our team with #GeneticCounsellor @caitlinaldridg Ready more about the @GECKOgenetics team tinyurl.com/yndsd29f #IAmAGeneticCounsellor #GeneChat