Listen as OCFP Board Director Dr. Kim McIntosh discusses why family doctors are so important to health systems and patient care. Dr Kim McIntosh

Midtown Kingston Health Home is the result of Ontario investing to support family doctors and teams. Patients will access teams of health care professionals who work together to ensure they receive the care they need from the right person – under one roof. thewhig.com/news/new-prima…

Approximately 400,000 DTC forms were processed in 2022. That’s up to a million lost patient visits. Discover how the admin demands on family physicians are adding to the primary care crisis: ow.ly/IHTl50SOpZV #LessPaperworkMoreCare

This is good news for family physicians in PEI. cbc.ca/news/canada/pr…

Watch as Dr. Michael Gagnon, OCFP Board Director, speaks about the vital and central role of family doctors in our healthcare system.

See how new agreements in 4 provinces exemplify new ways to better support family physicians. All levels of government must increase access to care and improve the family medicine practice environment: ow.ly/6pfa50SVWQe

OCFP Board Director Dr. Jocelyn Charles talks about the significant role of family physicians – and why Ontarians need family doctors.

Family doctors help patients to navigate their care through every step and every stage of life.  OCFP President-elect, Dr. Jobin Varughese shares how family doctors are trusted sources of care for their patients. Jobin Varughese, MD

Listen as OCFP Board Member, Dr. Patricia Froese highlights how family physicians not only diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions but also specialize in understanding and caring for the whole patient.

Today in Oshawa, we welcomed 20 new MD students at the ⁦Queen's Health Sciences⁩ Lakeridge Health⁩ campus. In this program, all the students are committed to becoming family doctors & they are immediately immersed in the #joy of #FamilyMedicine.🥳

Watch as Dr. Ilan Shahin, OCFP Board Director, shares his thoughts on the valuable role family physicians hold. Ilan Shahin

By 2043, nearly 1/4 of Canadians will be +65 and this age group's increase will significantly affect our health system. OCFP CEO Deepy Sur, along with leaders from 7 other health orgs, have come together to create an action plan offering solutions for a safer and more

Great news! Dr Kim McIntosh, OCFP Board Director, has been appointed chief of staff at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. Congrats, Kim! 🎉 orilliamatters.com/local-news/lon…

Listen as OCFP Board Director, Mr. Steven Lewis shares why family physicians are core to our healthcare system.

📢Join us on Friday, September 6 for our next CoP. We will discuss: ➡️Respiratory illness prevention & vaccine updates ➡️The mpox surge ➡️ Practical tips for managing patient expectations Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Learn from the experts at #omddhc2024 about how Health Report Manager is tackling physician administrative burdens! Join Neilashi Jolyn Gunanayagam and Dr. Sharon Domb as they share insights and new recommendations to improve workflows. Register now! ontariomd.live/program-2/

The role of family physician goes beyond medical expertise; they are often the first point of contact for patients in their times of need, offering not only medical care but also empathy, support, and reassurance.

Kenora health officials reporting they are on brink of collapse without immediate and urgent solutions. "Due to outdated and fractured physician service agreements, Kenora has lost several physicians to Manitoba and other provinces." Read the statement: anhp.net/wp-content/upl…

OCFP Board Director, Dr. Eric Wong highlights how family physicians improve health outcomes for patients. Eric Wong

"Public health agencies are encouraging people who received a first dose of mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose." ctvnews.ca/health/many-pe…