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CTV News

Rural physician shortage sparks debate over incentives, systemic fixes

OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman addressing systemic pressures on family medicine – such as underfunding and administrative burdens – must take priority.

A female doctor smiles while talking to a patient
Philippine Canadian Inquirer

Ontario Taking Next Steps to Protect Primary Care

Sudbury.com

Sault mayor says using financial incentives to attract doctors should be banned

OMA warns that that number of family physician vacancies in the north is much higher if retirements expected over the next five years are factored in.

Three doctors walk together in a hospital
Today's Northhumberland

Ontario Building a More Connected and Convenient Health Care System

CBC

Meet the first Black woman elected to represent Ontario doctors

The OMA has elected its first Black woman president, Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman to advocate for the province's physicians, residents and medical students.

A long, clean hospital corridor with bright lighting. Medical equipment and supplies are along the walls, and a person in medical attire is walking down the hallway. The floor is shiny and reflective, indicating cleanliness.
Elliottlaketoday.com

Thessalon residents fight to save hospital amid ongoing closures

myFM

What’s good in Peterborough? Local doctors saluted for their ongoing efforts to care for the community

A male doctor wears a medical mask and looks at a computer screen
healthydebate

Changes to the Canada Health Act could help address Ontario’s health system issues. Will the province be on board?

NWOnewswatch.com

'Crucial step toward stabilizing health services'

OMA CEO says “Communities, both large and small, deserve access to timely and high-quality emergency care."

Toronto Star

Self-employed doctors in Ontario can now join healthcare pension plan

Close up of a doctor wearing a medical coat and stethoscope
99.9 The Bay

OMA and province reach agreement