Watching Ontario Medical Association AGM from the OMA boardroom Congratulations to our incoming President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, and many thanks to Past President Dr. Dominik Nowak Advocating for Ontario’s doctors and Ontario’s patients! #onhealth

Where is Public Health? Last week, I was writing about #measles spreading in Ontario and Alberta and the invisibility of public health officials there. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article… CBC News has more on the topic today, including this observation. cbc.ca/news/health/me…

The vast majority of people infected in the Ontario measles outbreak are unvaccinated.

Pediatric Chairs of Canada believe that Vaccines cause adults.

U.S. Physicians: Discover the clear pathways to practise in Ontario — no additional exams or certifications for American Board of Medical Specialties certified physicians. Learn more: ow.ly/Q4PJ50VLCgN

Thank you Premier Doug Ford and Minister Sylvia Jones for meeting with Ontario Medical Association President Dr. A for Allergy MD and CEO Kimberly Moran (she/her) following today’s provincial budget. #ONBudget2025

Ontario's world-class family doctors keep our families and communities healthy, ensuring people can thrive. That is why we are investing $2.1B in our Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to a family doctor or primary care team by 2029. #WorldFamilyDoctorDay

We pay too much attention to strong opinions—and too little to deep insight and broad perspectives. Pontificating is not a sign of credibility. Hot takes are not a substitute for being well-informed. Expertise is how much you know. Wisdom is knowing how much you have to learn.

"We aren't currently facing a "disengagement crisis" at work. What we're really facing is a mattering deficit". Mattering is knowing we’re significant to our leaders & key members of our group. When we experience mattering, we flourish - we’re more motivated & persistent &

Many Ontario residents don’t have health cards. They don’t have means to renew. This leads to patients being denied care. No pay for providers. We need to eliminate HC renewals and put service Ontario terminals in hospitals This madness can’t continue. Andrew Petrosoniak Doug Ford

To our American friends seeking data-driven and independent vaccine advice, please check out Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Evidence-based insights & expert guidance.. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Link: tinyurl.com/3ejd4b73

Important if embarrassing contrast described between our health care system in Canada and a happy, efficient and truly universal one in Netherlands. Have a listen! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pri… Tara Kiran Rosemary Hannam Jane Philpott

Woman off insulin for Type 1 diabetes after a single dose of experimental manufactured stem cells ctvnews.ca/health/article…

Doctors use experimental #stemcell product that helped 10/12 patients with #TD1 wean off all #insulin with a single dose. Canadian patient insulin free for 2 years. Therapy also eliminated episodes of severe #hypoglycaemia University Health Network Diabetes CTV News ctvnews.ca/health/article…

" Ontario Medical Association supports the efforts of Heath Minister Sylvia Jones and Dr. Jane Philpott's primary action team to help attach more patients to family doctors. " 1/3

FHO+ is a turning point for family medicine in Ontario. It’s not just a new funding model, it’s recognition that the way family doctors practise has changed. A must-read op-ed from SGFP leaders Dr. David Barber and Dr. Salesh Budhoo: ow.ly/fl2y50WkxwN

Very happy to see the Ontario Medical Association asking the MOH to have an OHIP “ good faith” proposal - So patients and health care providers don’t get penalized when eligible Ontario residents don’t have a valid health card. Strong advocacy.

Do you self-diagnose or turn to Dr. Google when you're feeling unwell? Ontario Medical Association is expressing concern about a rise in 'DIY medicine.'

89% of Canadians believe better health care is key to a stronger country. So how do we get there? My view-Make provinces more accountable for the tax dollars they spend. ⁦I think there is a lot of waste and diversion. ⁦Canadian Medical Association⁩ cma.ca/latest-stories…

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Murti on her appointment as Toronto’s new Medical Officer of Health. Ontario’s doctors look forward to working together to strengthen public health in Toronto.