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Access Alliance Language Services is a non-profit, values-based enterprise, providing solutions without borders

Joined August 2011
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TODAY: We're hosting a #Monkeypox vaccine clinic at Metro Hall from 12-6pm. 1st doses only to at risk groups based on the Ministry of Health guidance. Learn more on eligibility + upcoming clinics: toronto.ca/community-people/…
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Dr. @RipudamanMinhas, Unity Health pediatrician & @PunjabiKidsHth founder, speaks to @HBKidsHospital about working with newcomer families with children who have disabilities, creating culturally-tailored health social media, & the joys of his work: hollandbloorview.ca/stories-…
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
We're launching a FREE 8-week online series supporting the #MentalHealth of #African #Caribbean and #BlackWomen.
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What do you use when trying to communicate general healthcare information (eg. COVID Boosters) with your non-English speaking patients?
20%Colleague
20%Interpreter
0%Google translate
60%Online source like Riomix
5 votes • Final results
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
This week, @CACHC_ACCSC is excited to launch our new, multilingual Knowledge Hub in partnership with @AccessAlliance @Language4Access. The hub has a dedicated section for our Community Health Centre members and another for the public & partners. Visit: riomix.ca/cachc
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To all those working in the food/food security sector, or if you are simply interested in links b/w food & migration, don't forget to register to this one of a kind event! On Mar 22, join us for community stories, an engaging panel and much more! Register: bit.ly/3J4N71X
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We are ready to welcome ALL refugees fleeing Ukraine, as we always are to those fleeing war/conflict, e.g. Syrian, Afghan, Eritrean, Rohingya.. We condemn the racist violence against black & brown people at Poland's borders, and urge Canada to include non-citizens for temp visas!
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
A local resident walks past the convoy with a sign in counter protest. I suspect many people are close to or past their breaking point. This is a tinderbox situation, and not the fun kind of Tinder. #cdnpoli #antivaxxers #Ottawa
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
ITPs are willing and ready to help!
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COVID or not, recognizing nurses with intl experience in our health system is long overdue -bit.ly/33up78B Is it now intl trained physicians' turn? The vast majority of our Immigrant Researchers Support Network who are MDs would like to know #IRSN #staffingshortage
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Join us every Thurs. Jan 20 - Mar 10, 10 - 12 p.m. for Virtual Expressive Arts Group Therapy for Newcomer Women ✅Reduce social isolation & anxiety; ✅Cope better and improve wellness; ✅Engage with peers & other support services Register by emailing: [email protected]
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We are booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments for: - first and second doses for people 12 years and up. - third doses (boosters) for people 18 years and up. Register: 343-540-9125 or ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake….
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Having been operating a refugee clinic in hotels hosting #Afghan newcomers since Oct., our clinic staff see the great need of necessities such as personal hygiene products & winter clothing. We're grateful to @globalmedicdmgf & @ProcterGamble Canada for the generous #donations!
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
Join us Dec 16, 7-8pm for COVID-19 & Kids: Vaccine Townhall for the South Asian community. Available languages: Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil & Bengali. Zoom bit.ly/3lJsi2i Email questions to [email protected] @ETHPnews @AllianceON
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1/8 Today, Health Canada authorised the new lower dose pediatric formulation of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine, which is a long anticipated first #COVID19Vaccine to be approved for use in children 5-11 years of age in Canada. canada.ca/en/public-health/n…
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
Canada approved Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Canadian health officials suggested that the country's provinces offer the two doses at least eight weeks apart. apne.ws/NV7fm6H
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
Whether it’s the moviegoer who ditches the mask to eat popcorn and never puts it back on, or the person on the subway who sports theirs just below the nose, mask use in Ontario seems to be slipping, literally. Why your mask is the last layer of defence⬇️ thestar.com/news/gta/2021/11…
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Access Alliance Language Services retweeted
Check out our Hijabs & Helmets participants! Our Learn-to-Ride Workshop Series ended with a night ride through Warden Woods! Hijabs and Helmets is supported by the @MLSEFoundation, with a vision of changing lives through the spirit and power of sport. #BikeTO #ScarbTO #Ward20
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This month we celebrate Financial Empowerment! Check what’s on: bit.ly/3c9r4Ix Many newcomers, esp those w precarious immigration, face unique barriers to achieving financial wellbeing. #financialliteracy helps but real change happens at the systems level!
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Vaccine Townhall for family with young kids! Come, ask any questions! Thursday, Nov. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register to receive a link to this FREE event: tinyurl.com/c8s5pey9 E-mail [email protected] or call 416-699-7930 ext. 4232 for questions! #vaccine4kids