⚠️ BREAKING: Environment Canada has upgraded their Boxing Day forecast for freezing rain to yellow (A) with 5-10mm of ice for #London, #Barrie, #Toronto, #GTHA, #Kitchener, #OwenSound, #Collingwood, #Midland, #Goderich, #Hamilton, #Niagara & surrounding communities.
More details ASAP.
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It’s a running fundraiser dedicated to cancer research, and for one Dundas teen, it’s a way to connect with his mother who passed away from the disease.
The CYP-C database is transforming pediatric cancer research in Canada by connecting data across centers. Better data = better outcomes. Explore: c17.ca/committees/C... #PediatricOncology #CYPC_CCJC
Still recruiting if you know anyone who would benefit from this.
This new book, The Ungraded Classroom, edited by Carlo Ricci and Gina Riley (with a foreword by @susandblum), has just been published! It has many examples, beautifully and honestly presented, of ways educators have included ungrading in their classrooms. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQHZKJZ...
@cacpd.bsky.social Fantastic. I’m looking forward to what will come from this.
As a next step, please do something about the reused live reports on the 11:00 newscast. Muting them where they throw it back to the anchor but allowing the viewers to still see them mouthing the names looks really amateur.
Our adventure today.
Funding cuts in the performing arts is abundant. This is a problem.
Hamilton Fire Department is responding to a multiple-alarm fire at a building at the corner of King Street East and Ferguson Avenue.
We need more research for sarcomas.
Perfect thank you.
I don’t see that option in my settings.
Likely the latter unfortunately.
Good news! The deadline to apply for the next Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has been extended!
Whether you've already applied or still thinking about it, researchers, now’s a great time to reach out to your current patient or community partner and apply together. /1 #patientengagement
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. 🎗
Ontario currently has more #measles cases than in all of the U.S. combined. Our teams spoke with @cbcnews.ca about the impact on kids, families and our children's hospitals.
#IDsky
#EDsky
On June 25th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST Joyce Li and Dawn Barker from the Women’s Age Lab at Women's College Hospital will be speaking about “Engaging Patient Partners in E-Learning Design—Making Research more Participatory”.
On June 25th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST Joyce Li and Dawn Barker from the Women’s Age Lab (lnkd.in/dw79_G2a) at @wchospital.bsky.social will be speaking about “Engaging Patient Partners in E-Learning Design—Making Research more Participatory”.
Zoom Link: lnkd.in/eiuE82FR
I had the opportunity to test drive the AI assistant designed to book appointments, process prescription refills, answer questions, and more, freeing up about four hours a day for busy office staff to focus on their other duties.
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"I now feel better equipped to work alongside parents as research partners." -Researcher Graduate
Are you a researcher looking to strengthen your ability to collaborate meaningfully with families in research? This course is for you!
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
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23 countries Map with pins. 713 grads. Join us! Application now open!
Learn more about the FER Course! Ferprogram.ca fer@mcmaster.ca @ferprogram (Instagram)
🌍 Did you know the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has welcomed learners from 23 countries around the world?
Families, individuals with lived experience and researchers from all backgrounds have come together to learn, connect, and make research more meaningful. #patientengagenent
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Feedback is essential to the learning process, but we often don't give it the time it needs to be done well. Additionally, we must teach students to use it effectively to facilitate their own learning. Check out the latest career confidential
kappanonline.org/how-to-give-... #edusky #feedback
The Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course Spring OPEN HOUSE Thinking about taking the FER Course? Not sure what it's really about? Have questions for us? Wed June 18, 7:30-8:30pm ET Tues June 24, 12-1pm ET Online via Zoom Registration link in bio Can't make it? Connect offline fer@mcmaster.ca ferprogram.ca
🌟 Spring Open House Alert! 🌟
The Open House is your opportunity to learn about the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, meet members of our team, and explore how our program can help you feel confident to partner in research. /1
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Lived experience is a powerful tool and it belongs in health research too. The FER Course supports #parents in learning how to work with researchers as partners.
Apply today: bit.ly/43vXrvy
Learn more: bit.ly/43g8zxK
#patientengagement
#consumerinvolvement
On June 25th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Joyce Li and Dawn Barker from the Women’s Age Lab at Women's College Hospital will be speaking about “Engaging Patient Partners in E-Learning Design—Making Research more Participatory”.
On June 25th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Joyce Li and Dawn Barker from the Women’s Age Lab at @wchospital.bsky.social will be speaking about “Engaging Patient Partners in E-Learning Design—Making Research more Participatory”.
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8491067757...
"I think the course was really structured to give you a lot of tools and confidence to be able to do family engagement." - Researcher
Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
💬 Whether you’re new to family engagement research or looking to deepen your perspective, this course will offer the tools and mentorship to help you!
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#consumerinvolvement
#patientengagement
Anyone know where the Maple Leafs are? Haven’t seen them in a while.
Promotional graphic for the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course. A father and young child are reading a book together. Text reads: “Applications now open! Family Engagement in Research Course – Fall 2025: Sept 15 to Nov 23 | Winter 2026: Jan 19 to Mar 29.” Partner logos appear at the bottom, including CanChild, McMaster University, Kids Brain Health Network, and Children’s Health Research.
🚨 Applications for the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course are NOW OPEN! 🎉 Are you passionate about bridging the gap between families and researchers? /1
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