Dr. Melissa Lem
@Melissa_Lem
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Family MD | President @CAPE_ACME | PaRx Director @bcparksfdn | Columnist @cbcnewsbc | Clin assis't prof @UBCMedicine | https://t.co/MUYTIMQRkq | Opinions mine
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined September 2011
As mothers, and Canadians, we have a unique responsibility—and ability—to rapidly move our country in a healthier direction on climate change. My latest @thenarwhalca, with contributions from @ElizabethMay and Sarika Cullis-Suzuki. @CAPE_Doctors
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"In light of the many serious health risks posed by fracking and LNG it is critical that government(s) fund a comprehensive + independent health impact assessment on the effects of LNG + fracking activities." Good to see this call from @CANRacCanada. #bcpoli @Dave_Eby @CAPE_ACME
As the fossil fuel industry tries to exploit this moment of uncertainty, our national network of 182 Canadian organizations is calling for an end to LNG expansion. It’s time for BC and Canada to clean up their acts. Read our statement:
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From sky to sea, weekends are always better outside. Beautiful, snowy hikes on @grousemountain and in Pacific Spirit Regional Park today. #healthybynature
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Stepped into the new forest in @VanArtGallery's Emily Carr Room with wonderful colleagues for the first time last week to work on a groundbreaking nature and art initiative. Can't wait to share what we've been up to. #healthybynature
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RT @InformedOps: "Since the science now indicates that LNG may be worse for climate than coal, B.C.’s commitment to LNG expansion raises gr…
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@NishaSajnani Likewise, @NishaSajnani. It's more important than ever for us to continue to collaborate with and support our true friends and colleagues in the US however we can.
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Our family had been planning a Spring Break roadtrip along the West Coast of the US for months. Definitely not heading there now. We can all do our part by supporting made-in-BC-and 🇨🇦 goods, services and experiences, and those from our allies. #tariffs
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"#LNG expansion must not proceed — until we know whether or not expansion will threaten world climate and British Columbians’ health. Good public health policy demands nothing less." My latest op-ed @theprovince with Calvin Sandborn. @CAPE_ACME
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Family time, Chinese dumplings, and sugar mandarins + 2 tickets to @Chinatown_SC from one of my lovely patients. Wishing you all a year as lucky as I feel today. Happy #LunarNewYear!
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RT @InformedOps: Dr. @Melissa_Lem shares what parents & guardians should pay attention to before bringing kids with respiratory illnesses t…
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So excited to see this Playbook launched, and honoured to be on the advisory committee. Congrats @CISP_ICPS! Check it out here: #healthybynature
@CAPE_ACME @HBNCanada @bcparksfdn
The Social and Nature Prescribing Playbook is here! Designed to guide action in advancing social and nature prescribing, this playbook connects healthcare, social services, and community supports for better health & environmental outcomes. Developed in collaboration with @cascades_en and with the support of our advisory committee🙌 📖 Explore how to integrate equity-focused, patient-centered approaches and amplify the critical role of link workers. Get inspired and take action! ➡️
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Cold and flu cases in kids are rising—but as a parent, how do you know when it's more serious? Good to talk: 🚨 red-flag SIGNS (eg. breathing, behaviour, skin, fluids) 🤳 how to get medical advice outside of the ER + more with @DanBurritt yesterday. Watch:
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Misinformation and disinformation—whether it's about vaccines, climate change or politics—is ranked the top global risk over the next 2 years: When it's coming from government, it's even more dangerous. Thank you for this strong statement @CMA_Docs.
The CMA endorses @Albertadoctors concerns about the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report. This report promotes misinformation and risks undermining trust in medical and scientific communities. Our statement ⬇️
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RT @FMWCanada: ✨ Our Vision: The vision of the Federation is that Canadian medical women are upheld/empowered professionally and personally…
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Fascinated by so many different kinds of snow and ice in the mountains today: crystalline, packed, swooping, serrated, smooth. Grateful for this beautiful, blue-sky day outside. #healthybynature
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So incredibly well deserved. Congratulations @DrKathleenRoss1!
Congratulations to our CMA Past President, @DrKathleenRoss1 on receiving the prestigious Dr. David M. Bachop Gold Medal for Distinguished Medical Service from @DoctorsOfBC! Your extraordinary contributions to organized medicine and community service continue to inspire us all. 👏
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RT @jossreimer: I feel more concerned now than I ever have about the misinformation environment. But physicians can be drivers for change.…
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"Her research consistently showed that across the board, mood always got better and connectedness to nature increased." Great piece @Ubyssey. @tara is doing such innovative work. Proud to be on her @UBCForestry PhD supervisory committee. #healthybynature
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