Article @The_Gateway regarding our recent Journal Article about FASD and the need for self-appraisal about how this diagnosis may perpetuate discrimination in health systems

On Edmonton AM, CBC yesterday morning. Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly, Tara McCarthy - Oct. 2, 2024: Pediatrician says it's time to change the way fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is diagnosed

Canadian developmental pediatric workforce survey identifies 23% developmental pediatricians plan to retire in the next 3-5 years. Viability of sub-specialty developmental care in Canada will rely on recruitment and addressing barriers to training/practice

RT @CJCJournals: ⚠️ Recurrent hospitalization in survivors from pediatric cardiac surgery is a risk factor for increased behavior concerns.…

RT @UAlberta_FoMD: The diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) now does more harm than good and should be dropped, according to…

RT @CanPaedsJournal: In the latest issue, @SabrinaEliason and Dr. Iskra Peltekova advocate for policy initiatives to address the growing ne…

RT @LancetChildAdol: ICYMI Our recent Viewpoint challenging the diagnostic term "fetal alcohol spectrum disorder" and calling more broadly…

Yesterday was Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness about the importance of kindness especially for children impacted by bullying. I was interviewed by CBC Edmonton AM. Here's the clip:

RT @ChildHealthCan: "Adverse childhood experiences, trauma, poverty, access to care, access to culturally sensitive care - these are all ch…

RT @Our_KidsHealth: #BigNews The Our Kids' Health Network is excited to launch our new channels! @Arabic_KH @BlackKidsHealth @CantoneseKH…

@nbcsnl This was like watching you trip a child with cerebral palsy over and over again and laughing at them. I love your show @nbcsnl but not this skit. You've helped raise the profile on mental health, racism, sexism...but not ableism? Seems like a missed opportunity to lead the way.

RT @drdagly: Dear @shandro, My wife is a developmental pediatrician. Her department has lost 4 physicians this year. The department has ha…

RT @Puglaas: “We have never swayed away from who we are. All we ask is that you stand by us as we heal and get stronger. This is Cowesses…

RT @BNODesk: BREAKING: England reports 0 new coronavirus deaths for the first time in more than a year

RT @RachelNotley: Share this story if you care about universal, accessible, affordable childcare for all Albertan families. https://t.co/…

RT @WHO: There are several things you can do to prepare in case someone in your household falls sick 🤒 from #COVID19. Know your risk. Lowe…

RT @WHO: We can only be free from #COVID19 when everyone is protected from it. That's why @thewhof launched the Go Give One campaign, which…

RT @WHO: The first international delivery of #COVID19 vaccines from #COVAX arrived in #Ghana 🇬🇭 in February 2021, with essential workers &…

RT @AlisonKabaroff: Everyone in Alberta needs to realize that we can't actually staff 450 ICU beds in any meaningful way.