Dannica Switzer (@dannica_switzer) 's Twitter Profile
Dannica Switzer

@dannica_switzer

Rural Generalist in Northern Ontario. CCFP(EM). NOSM trained. I do some OMA work. Views my own.

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Dannica Switzer (@dannica_switzer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the only regional hospital in Algoma District, the Emergency Department and ER docs support outlying rural ERs throughout the district. The SAH ER docs are always willing to help with patients we need to transfer from Wawa, Thessalon and Blind River. This affects all of us.

Raghu Venugopal MD (@raghu_venugopal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It would not be an Ontario ER shift if there were not multiple patients with alcohol related injuries or intoxication. Our province is more focused on getting people drinking and drunk rather than moderation or treatment for those with problem drinking. Reckless.

It would not be an Ontario ER shift if there were not multiple patients with alcohol related injuries or intoxication. Our province is more focused on getting people drinking and drunk rather than moderation or treatment for those with problem drinking. Reckless.
Dannica Switzer (@dannica_switzer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is great news that will benefit rural patients! I hope this will streamline the transfer process so that getting our sickest patients out will require fewer phone calls and coordination by the sending team. Thank you Ornge CritiCall Ontario for all you do day in and day out.

Jeffrey Ougler (@jeffreyougler) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sault Ste. Marie residents seeking quick emergency care could clog up rural ERs #sault #saultnews #saultstemarie #SaultAreaHosp #OntariosDoctors #Health #hospital saultstar.com/news/saultites…

Raghu Venugopal MD (@raghu_venugopal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The great province of Manitoba is the heart of rural ER closures. Only 20/72 rural ERs operate 24/7. “We are still struggling with staff shortages, physician shortages, nursing shortages" said Dr. Nichelle Desilets of Doctors Manitoba Nichelle Desilets Wab Kinew Doctors Manitoba

The great province of Manitoba is the heart of rural ER closures. Only 20/72 rural ERs operate 24/7. “We are still struggling with staff shortages, physician shortages, nursing shortages" said Dr. Nichelle Desilets of Doctors Manitoba <a href="/NichDesilets/">Nichelle Desilets</a> <a href="/WabKinew/">Wab Kinew</a> <a href="/DoctorsManitoba/">Doctors Manitoba</a>
Dannica Switzer (@dannica_switzer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Sault Area Hospital ER supports the entire Algoma District with their MDs accepting our sick patients for additional investigations and management not available at rural hospitals. They’ve kindly accepted pts my last two shifts. These cuts hurt all of us.

alan drummond (@alandrummond2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New network could help support rural doctors and avoid burnout, research group says New study says rural coordination centre could help solve some of the issues faced by northern Ontario doctors cbc.ca/news/canada/th…

CUPE Paramedics of Windsor-Essex (@cupemedics2974) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Code Black in County of Essex (no ambulances available to respond) This crisis isn’t new & it hasn’t been solved. Until EMS staffing, funding, & working conditions are meaningfully addressed, Code Blacks will only grow. Our communities deserve more. Doug Ford @SylviaJonesMP

Code Black in <a href="/EssexCountyON/">County of Essex</a> (no ambulances available to respond)
This crisis isn’t new &amp; it hasn’t been solved. Until EMS staffing, funding, &amp; working conditions are meaningfully addressed, Code Blacks will only grow. Our communities deserve more.
<a href="/fordnation/">Doug Ford</a> @SylviaJonesMP
Raghu Venugopal MD (@raghu_venugopal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some Canadians think our publicly funded healthcare system is "broken". On my ER shift last night: -I billed one insurer -No one questioned my medical imaging or admission requests -No one asked me for "additional documentation" Ask any American MD if they'd like that.

Some Canadians think our publicly funded healthcare system is "broken". On my ER shift last night:
-I billed one insurer
-No one questioned my medical imaging or admission requests
-No one asked me for "additional documentation"
Ask any American MD if they'd like that.
Ken Milne MD (@thesgem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rural ERs Are Not “Glorified Walk-in Clinics”: SRPC Responds to Globe and Mail Column srpc.ca/rural-ers-are-…

OPP Highway Safety Division (@opp_hsd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

PUBLIC ADVISORY: Due to widespread weather-related incidents, including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely

PUBLIC ADVISORY:
Due to widespread weather-related incidents, including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely
Dannica Switzer (@dannica_switzer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to see The College of Family Physicians of Canada standing in solidarity with rural docs and @SRPCanada defending emergency care provided in rural hospitals. Emergencies don’t only happen in urban areas. cfpc.ca/en/news-and-ev…

Ghost Gurney (@ghost_gurney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nobody paid attention to this one yesterday so for the people of #RichardsLanding &surrounding area, here it is again. The ER is CLOSED from 8am today until 8am Sun due to physician shortages AKA Doug Ford & Sylvia Jones ’ cruel disregard. We all matter or none of us do.

Nobody paid attention to this one yesterday so for the people of #RichardsLanding &amp;surrounding area, here it is again.

The ER is CLOSED from 8am today until 8am Sun due to physician shortages AKA <a href="/fordnation/">Doug Ford</a> &amp; <a href="/SylviaJonesMPP/">Sylvia Jones</a> ’ cruel disregard. 

We all matter or none of us do.
Dannica Switzer (@dannica_switzer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Is it the same spot that washed out last week closing the highway for 2 days? We need better maintenance. Washouts/flooding with every heavy rain should not be the norm. This highway is a lifeline.