Dr. David Walker

Vice-Chair

Dr. David Walker joined the Board in 2013 and assumed the role of Vice-Chair effective June 22, 2020. Dr. Walker is a Professor in the Queen’s University Departments of Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine in the School of Medicine, and is cross-appointed to the School of Policy Studies. Dr. Walker has chaired several high profile commissions and panels in Ontario and at Queen's during his career.

Providence Care

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Check out this great article about our very own @jesstrier 👇👇👇 twitter.com/SEAMOKingston/… 1 week ago

In our October e-newsletter, we chatted with Department of PM&R physician Dr. @jesstrier on her medical education pursuits and tackling psychological safety for medical residents. Read her full interview here: https://t.co/oDcwnvVICY pic.twitter.com/fUfnxrqm4K
— SEAMO: Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Org. (@SEAMOKingston) October 14, 2021

The #COVID19 #pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health, including healthcare workers. Yet they continue to step up & show up for the people who rely on them the most. This #WorldMentalHealthDay join us & show some love for our teams & all healthcare workers. 2 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - The #COVID19 #pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health, including healthcare workers. Yet they continue to step up & show up for the people who rely on them the most. This #WorldMentalHealthDay join us & show some love for our teams & all healthcare workers. https://t.co/LFlfDGpAuZ

🎉 Providence Transitional Care Centre is now open & admitting patients! Treatment doesn't end after patients are discharged from a hospital. This centre will help individuals build strength so they’re set up for success for when they go back home. #ygk providencecare.clicksocialimg.top/hyp2kn 3 weeks ago

Today is #OrangeShirtDay & the first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. At Providence Care, we wear orange to remember the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools and never returned, and to honour the survivors. #NDTR #EveryChildMatters 4 weeks ago

Only 1 week until the DAT-EDI Forum! We have exciting news: 1⃣ @queensu Chancellor Murray Sinclair will speak 2⃣ attendees can claim 12 credits or hours of CFPC & RC accredited learning 3⃣in-person registration will stay open through the weekend ➡️ fal.cn/DAT_EDIForum Retweeted by Providence Care 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - Only 1 week until the DAT-EDI Forum!
We have exciting news:
1⃣ @queensu Chancellor Murray Sinclair will speak
2⃣ attendees can claim 12 credits or hours of CFPC & RC accredited learning
3⃣in-person registration will stay open through the weekend
➡️ https://t.co/oU1NehaA3Y https://t.co/d3udjP6w8n

The UHKF 50/50 take-home jackpot is currently over $14,000! Will you be our next winner? Get your tickets before it’s too late: uhkflottery.ca. Every ticket you purchase gives you more chances to win and supports @providence_care and @KingstonHSC. RAF1206801 #ygk Retweeted by Providence Care 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - The UHKF 50/50 take-home jackpot is currently over $14,000! Will you be our next winner? Get your tickets before it’s too late: https://t.co/LNjqj9zmWh. Every ticket you purchase gives you more chances to win and supports @providence_care and @KingstonHSC. RAF1206801 #ygk https://t.co/cuYmjE8dkJ

Welcome to the team, Dr. TenCate! twitter.com/msdaanya/statu… 1 month ago

Welcoming Eileen TenCate @Eileen_TC on becoming part of our growing team of Division of Hospital Medicine @QueensuFamMed @providence_care @SEAMOKingston
Dr. TenCate is our new rehab hospitalist. Eileen, it's great to have you onboard! pic.twitter.com/epIHHYdu6g
— Ammar Rashid (@msdaanya) September 20, 2021

Did you know Sept. 15 is #RehabilitationDay? Today we acknowledge and celebrate the ways rehabilitation can improve the independence and quality of life for the people we serve. Join us in giving a round of applause to all of our rehabilitation professionals! 👏🏻👏🏻 #ygk 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - Did you know Sept. 15 is #RehabilitationDay? Today we acknowledge and celebrate the ways rehabilitation can improve the independence and quality of life for the people we serve. Join us in giving a round of applause to all of our rehabilitation professionals! 👏🏻👏🏻 #ygk https://t.co/7Ey0BDbQMC

Third doses of the #COVID-19 vaccine are currently being administered to 150 residents at Providence Manor. Keeping residents, staff and visitors protected! 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - Third doses of the #COVID-19 vaccine are currently being administered to 150 residents at Providence Manor. Keeping residents, staff and visitors protected! https://t.co/hLEdoLpkFM

Get ready PCH, they will be flying over the waterfront today at 1:40p.m.! twitter.com/CFSnowbirds/st… 2 months ago

Heads up #Kingston!👀 We will be overhead tomorrow at 1:40pm to fly over the city at 1000 feet before landing at the airport. We plan on leaving #Toronto at 1:00pm and do a quick flyby of #Trenton before heading your way.
📷 Alannah Kroll pic.twitter.com/89MAkZeRwC
— CF Snowbirds (@CFSnowbirds) September 7, 2021

Getting vaccinated is the most effective public health measure to reduce the spread of #COVID19, that’s why Providence Care is enacting a mandatory #vaccine policy for all staff. It will help protect the people we serve and our staff. #ygk Learn more: bit.ly/3yQJ9nP 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Getting vaccinated is the most effective public health measure to reduce the spread of #COVID19, that’s why Providence Care is enacting a mandatory #vaccine policy for all staff. It will help protect the people we serve and our staff. #ygk

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@barryweese Thank you! We have no doubt this facility will benefit countless people in our community! 2 months ago

📢 Exciting news! Providence Transitional Care Centre, located at 340 Union St., will open its doors on Oct. 4. Want to learn more about #transitionalcare and the services we’ll be offering? Click 👇 for more information. #ygk providencecare.click-card.top/s5lfld 2 months ago

We're here for you 1-4 pm, Aug, 4, 5, 6! The Beechgrove Complex COVID vax clinic has LOADS of APPOINTMENTS for Pfizer vaccinations for people 12+. Walk in or book here: kflaph.ca/COVID19vaccine… #ygk @KFLAPH @VaxHuntersCan @VaxHuntersON @queensu @MIHomeYGK @Move983 @cityofkingston Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - We're here for you 1-4 pm, Aug, 4, 5, 6! The Beechgrove Complex COVID vax clinic has LOADS of APPOINTMENTS for Pfizer vaccinations for people 12+. Walk in or book here: https://t.co/E6R4UuEP0G #ygk @KFLAPH @VaxHuntersCan @VaxHuntersON @queensu @MIHomeYGK @Move983 @cityofkingston https://t.co/kO7nqywsow

Need a COVID-19 test this long weekend? Our doors are open mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, July 31 & Aug.1 AND 9 am to 4 pm, Aug. 2 (Civic Holiday). Book online: ygkcovidtesting.coconutcalendar.com/service #ygk @KFLAPH @MIHomeYGK Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - Need a COVID-19 test this long weekend? Our doors are open mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, July 31 & Aug.1 AND 9 am to 4 pm, Aug. 2 (Civic Holiday). Book online: https://t.co/84bJf6MVbJ #ygk @KFLAPH @MIHomeYGK https://t.co/bNTBKwwsVI

Let’s hear it for our very own Dr. Askari! Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 twitter.com/SEAMOKingston/… 3 months ago

Congrats to the second winner of the Endowed Scholarship and Education Fund: Dr. Sussan Askari! Her project is "Equipping a new generation of physicians to address root causes of chronic diseases: a randomized control trial of remote culinary coaching medical education program." pic.twitter.com/D4VOV1vZiJ
— SEAMO: Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Org. (@SEAMOKingston) July 20, 2021

Our #healthcare heroes received some back-up today - #superheroes brought smiles to the faces of our youngest #patients. Staff from @EliteWindowC rappelled down the building to not only fight grime, but bring much needed fun & distraction to patients, family & staff. #ygk Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - Our #healthcare heroes received some back-up today - #superheroes brought smiles to the faces of our youngest #patients. Staff from @EliteWindowC rappelled down the building to not only fight grime, but bring much needed fun & distraction to patients, family & staff. #ygk https://t.co/TLie1vccLx

These kids 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 are just as sweet as the lemonade they’re selling! Thank you from all of us at Providence Care! 💕💕💕 Good luck with the stand! #ygk twitter.com/becca_wickson/… 4 months ago

A pop up lemonaid stand on Ashton Place with proceeds going to Providence care! ❤️ #ygk pic.twitter.com/KvtXSvrrzY
— Becca Wickson (@becca_wickson) July 10, 2021

The first time Raj Panchal went to the #hospital in more than 60 years, he was being treated for #COVID19. Click the image below to read about Panchal's journey to #recovery 👇🏻 providencecare.clickable-pic.top/kpbfhv 4 months ago

From Wednesday June 30 to Monday July 5, the #COVID19 Assessment Centre in #ygk will be open everyday, including July 1. COVID-19 swabbing will take place from 9am to 12pm and COVID-19 vaccination (Moderna) from 1pm to 4pm. Please watch for standby appointments from @KFLAPH Retweeted by Providence Care 4 months ago

test Twitter Media - From Wednesday June 30 to Monday July 5, the #COVID19 Assessment Centre in #ygk will be open everyday, including July 1. COVID-19 swabbing will take place from 9am to 12pm and COVID-19 vaccination (Moderna) from 1pm to 4pm. Please watch for standby appointments from @KFLAPH https://t.co/3tW2XMMaTA

So glad to see so many in #ygk getting vaccinated. Can't wait for life to get back to normal so we can visit places like @PlayYGK, amazing supporters of patients and client needs at Providence. #ThankYou 4 months ago

Jeremy and Sasha, UHKF staff, are excited to let you know the UHKF 50/50 jackpot is more than $15,000! Sales close on July 1. Get your tickets today: uhkflottery.ca. #RAF1206801 Retweeted by Providence Care 4 months ago

test Twitter Media - Jeremy and Sasha, UHKF staff, are excited to let you know the UHKF 50/50 jackpot is more than $15,000! Sales close on July 1. Get your tickets today: https://t.co/LNjqj9hM4J. #RAF1206801 https://t.co/XGgonJDk2b

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Rashid! 👏🏻👏🏻@msdaanya twitter.com/SEAMOKingston/… 4 months ago

Congratulations to our second Spring MEDP 2021 winner - Dr. Ammar Rashid (@msdaanya) from @QueensuFamMed who will be using the funds for a Master of Health Professions Education at @queensu. Well done! #MedEd #medicaleducation #training #funding #fundingopportunity pic.twitter.com/Kgn0x3A6sF
— SEAMO: Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Org. (@SEAMOKingston) June 22, 2021

June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth. Our CBIS teams help support more than 130 clients across the region on their rehabilitation journeys. Remember brain injury doesn't discriminate, it can happen to anyone. Keep the conversation going and help shine a spotlight on brain injury. 5 months ago

test Twitter Media - June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth. Our CBIS teams help support more than 130 clients across the region on their rehabilitation journeys. Remember brain injury doesn't discriminate, it can happen to anyone. Keep the conversation going and help shine a spotlight on brain injury. https://t.co/zrEueH6MEL

A friendly reminder from our friends and colleagues at the #COVID19 Assessment Centre in #ygk👇🏻 twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 5 months ago

Booked for #COVID19 test on Thursday, June 10 or Friday, June 11 in #ygk?

Give yourself some extra time due to lanes closures and traffic delays on King St. West near the Assessment Centre. pic.twitter.com/0bCy3yCoqs
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) June 9, 2021

@KingstonHSC & @providence_care We are looking for a dynamic, experienced professional to fill our Director, Workforce Planning & Utilization position! Read more about this position at career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobre… Retweeted by Providence Care 5 months ago

test Twitter Media - @KingstonHSC & @providence_care We are looking for a dynamic, experienced professional to fill our Director, Workforce Planning & Utilization position! Read more about this position at https://t.co/KxAmmVj4kU https://t.co/fXhZbS8Ijl

Placing culture and tradition in health practices provides a space for safety and belonging where patients find meaning. Get the latest information on health and community resources available to Indigenous communities. ow.ly/Rm0m50F1hqj Retweeted by Providence Care 5 months ago

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At Providence Care, we’re committed to treating every person with respect, dignity and compassion. We’re excited to celebrate #PrideMonth2021 and continue working to provide a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all those who work and receive care with us. #ygk 5 months ago

test Twitter Media - At Providence Care, we’re committed to treating every person with respect, dignity and compassion.

We’re excited to celebrate #PrideMonth2021 and continue working to provide a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all those who work and receive care with us. #ygk https://t.co/JJPClp8SMw

Big thanks to @rockinreid and @HeyBenMcLean for stopping by Providence Manor to share some tunes and words of encouragement with our staff and residents! Have a listen! 👇🏻 twitter.com/Move983/status… 5 months ago

Reid and Ben: We were asked to sing for seniors to celebrate yesterday’s zero new COVID case announcement from @KFLAPH.

It led Ben to Providence Manor where he unexpectedly received a song in return. This was the nicest trip. ❤️ #ygk @providence_care pic.twitter.com/itaIMMcS7I
— Kingston’s MOVE 98.3 (@Move983) June 1, 2021

You win. Our hospitals win. We all win! The University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) launches UHKF 50/50, an online lottery fundraiser in support of @KingstonHSC and @providence_care! Tickets can only be purchased online at uhkflottery.ca. Retweeted by Providence Care 5 months ago

test Twitter Media - You win. Our hospitals win. We all win! The University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) launches UHKF 50/50, an online lottery fundraiser in support of @KingstonHSC and @providence_care! Tickets can only be purchased online at https://t.co/LNjqj9hM4J. https://t.co/kv4hcctfpd

Check out the new website cgcgood.com to learn more about how charitable gaming at @PlayYGK helps many local charities including Providence Care🙂 #grateful #charitablegaming #communitypartnerships 5 months ago

📢📢📢 Exciting news! Starting May 22, General visitors are permitted to have outdoor visits with loved ones at Providence Manor again! There are some protective measures you must follow, click 👇 for more information. #LTC #ygk providencecare.click-link.top/k5sclkw 5 months ago

The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Beechgrove Complex will be open during normal operating hours over the holiday long weekend: Friday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ow.ly/mJ4Q50ERh3p Retweeted by Providence Care 5 months ago

test Twitter Media - The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Beechgrove Complex will be open during normal operating hours over the holiday long weekend: Friday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://t.co/kBnTkDM99Z https://t.co/otrt58sYGo

PSWs have been on the frontline in the fight against #COVID19. Today, on #PersonalSupportWorkerDay we tip our hats to these caring & courageous individuals. Join us in giving them a (virtual) standing ovation! 👏🏻👏🏻 5 months ago

test Twitter Media - PSWs have been on the frontline in the fight against #COVID19. Today, on #PersonalSupportWorkerDay we tip our hats to these caring & courageous individuals. Join us in giving them a (virtual) standing ovation! 👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/vIYKDbpaKF

May 10 to 16 is #NationalNursesWeek and we are beyond proud to celebrate these incredible individuals! Nurses show courage and commitment each and every day, and this has never been more apparent than during the #COVID19 pandemic. Help us show them some love! 6 months ago

test Twitter Media - May 10 to 16 is #NationalNursesWeek and we are beyond proud to celebrate these incredible individuals! Nurses show courage and commitment each and every day, and this has never been more apparent than during the #COVID19 pandemic. Help us show them some love! https://t.co/smqp8Uri6I

#WorldHandHygieneDay is celebrated annually on May 5 as a way to maintain global promotion, visibility & sustainability of #handhygiene in healthcare. And during the #pandemic, it's never been more important. Let's work together to promote #cleanhands & safe work environments. twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 6 months ago

It’s #CleanYourHands Day! The #myKHSC community reminds you that more than ever we all need to remember the importance of cleaning our hands. It protects us all! #HandHygieneDay #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety pic.twitter.com/AhUX25R5Ko
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) May 5, 2021

This year has been hard, there’s no way around it. This week we’re highlighting our #mentalhealth professionals & the incredible job they’ve done to support our patients, clients & residents through the #pandemic. Mental health is health, & it’s never been more important. #ygk 6 months ago

test Twitter Media - This year has been hard, there’s no way around it. This week we’re highlighting our #mentalhealth professionals & the incredible job they’ve done to support our patients, clients & residents through the #pandemic.

Mental health is health, & it’s never been more important. #ygk https://t.co/iEPFopujob

It’s #NationalPhysiciansDay! We are fortunate to have 190 physicians at our hospital, home & community. Each of them has gone beyond the call of duty during the pandemic & has shown what it means to be a leader. Thank you for the exceptional care you deliver day in & day out! 6 months ago

test Twitter Media - It’s #NationalPhysiciansDay! We are fortunate to have 190 physicians at our hospital, home & community. Each of them has gone beyond the call of duty during the pandemic & has shown what it means to be a leader. Thank you for the exceptional care you deliver day in & day out! https://t.co/8XCFxC8Q41

‘They saved my life’ - #COVID19 patient Lewellyn Allworth is one of more than 60 critically ill people who have been transferred across Ontario to #ygk for care in KHSC's ICU. He shares harrowing story & thanks the #healthcare teams that saved his life: kingstonhsc.ca/khscconnect/ne… Retweeted by Providence Care 6 months ago

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