Dr. Alisa Alexander joins us to share insights from her work across the North, exploring how Indigenous leadership, community-driven care, and the One Health approach can shape stronger, more connected health systems in Yukon and beyond.

“The production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Note that the views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the agency.”

One Yukon Coalition's CEO and Host, Math’ieya Alatini, sits down with the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sudit Ranade, to explore conversations around vaccine-preventable diseases, rising measles concerns, avian flu preparedness, and how a One Health approach can shape a healthier, more resilient Yukon.

“The production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Note that the views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the agency.”

This episode is in promotion of our newest campaign Ask Auntie, a local health-based resource directory that can be found through our OYC website or at askauntieyukon.ca.

Ask Auntie was made possible by our amazing sponsor and partner, ScienceUpFirst through their Together Against Misinformation campaign.

We are so happy to welcome our special guest for today's episode, Dr. Sean B Rourke. Hear more about his experience working as a clinical neuropsychologist and international expert in the neurobehavioural complications of HIV at MAP, Centre for Urban Health Solutions in St. Michael's Hospital. Dr. Rourke and our very own CEO, Mathieya Alatini, also discuss how to combat the misinformation and stigmas around STBBIs in Canada. All of this and more in our newest episode!!

One Yukon Coalition hosted a webinar on how we use technology to enhance community health outcomes. Participants had an opportunity to learn about our past and future projects and provide feedback.

Dr Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, joins Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math'ieya Alatini to chat about Living with COVID-19, communications strategies, understanding the difference between pandemic and endemic, vaccine equity, risk management strategies against an airborne virus, thinking ahead on strategies for the fall/winter 2022 respiratory virus season, long COVID, wastewater testing, and the future of COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr. Elliot, Yukon's acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, joins Math'ieya Alatini, Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator to provide an update on the COVDI-19 and the Omicron wave.

(1:35) Dr. Elliot provides an update on the new NACI recommendations for 12-17 year old Indigenous youth to receive boosters and why Yukon is offering boosters to all youth 12-17.

(7:47) Dr. Elliot talks about myocarditis and the risks of contracting how the risks are greater of contracting it from COVID-19 than the vaccines.

(10:06) Dr. Elliot talks about the updated guidance that for Yukoners who just had COVID-19, and were due for a booster, to wait 90 days from infection to get the booster.

(11:39) Dr. Elliot cautions that if you get COVID-19, the importance of reaching out for medical advice if you're sick for more than 5 days with shortness of breath, chest pain and fever.

(14:31) Dr. Elliot talks about self-managing COVID-19 at home and the importance of having a plan in place in case someone gets sick.

(17:40) Dr Elliot talks about Paxlovid and how the treatment can help people from getting seriously ill from COVID-19

In this episode, Dr. Paul Sandstrom and Dr Adrienne Meyers provide great insight on:

• rapid antigen testing -- when to use it and how; and,
• building capacity in First Nation communities to do PCR-lab quality testing

This episode dives into the details around COVID-19 testing in northern, remote and isolated sites in Canada. It’s a lot to take in -- but it’s also an opportunity to learn from two of Canada’s leading scientists who are supporting Community-Based Testing programs at the Public Health Agency of Canada

Resources:

• COVID-19 rapid testing and screening in workplaces: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/testing-screening-contact-tracing/workplace.html
• Red Cross Stop the Spread: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/covid-19-%e2%80%93-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-rapid-testing-program-for-community-organizations
• How to self-administer the panbio rapid test by Mathi’eya Alatini: https://youtu.be/3DRM9WGm5PQ

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Dr. Paul Sandstrom, Director and Dr Adrienne Meyers, Associate Director of the National HIV & Retrovirology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, join Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math’ieya Alatini, to chat about Community Based Testing for COVID-19.

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Recorded November 12, 2021 on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council

Dr. Smart, Yukon Pediatrician and the President of the Canadian Medical Association, joins Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math’ieya Alatini, to chat about the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old. Math’ieya Alatini works for the Council of Yukon First Nations as the COVID-19 Coordinator.

Math’ieya Alatini works for the Council of Yukon First Nations as the COVID-19 Coordinator.

Follow Dr. Smart on Instagram and Twitter: @katharinesmart

Sources of great information from Dr. Smart:

https://linktr.ee/CovidVaccineFacts

https://www.unambiguous-science.com

http://www.oacas.org/what-we-do/communications-and-public-engagement/maxthevax/

Great handout on FAQ’s on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

https://uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy/sites/ca.pharmacy/files/uploads/files/faq_covid-19_vaccines_for_children.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3x_mLDjsmHbLQKd39-ZcPci2NBvkoLggTOA_iQ4r9pNN6YtZSavSvW7No

Recorded November 9, 2021 on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council