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myFM Renfew (Ottawa region)
Ontario Medical Association president is optimistic about RVH’s future and rural healthcare
OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman discusses the family doctor shortage and expresses optimism for the future of rural healthcare.
Oct. 14, 2025
The Cochrane Times-Post
Northern Ontarians raise healthcare concerns during town hall
The hour-long event brought together residents from across northern Ontario to share personal stories and ask questions about the state of local health care.
Oct. 9, 2025
The Manitoulin Expositor
As Ontario expands front-line powers, critics warn of “care by patchwork”
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) warns that the proposed expansions—though well-intentioned—could risk patient safety and further fragment care.
Oct. 8, 2025
CBC Windsor
Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman visits Windsor to tour hospitals, H4 hub
OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman joined Amy Dodge on CBC Windsor to discuss health-care issues facing the region, including physician recruitment challenges and hospital pressures driven by funding constraints and a growing population.
Oct. 2, 2025
Toronto Star
Ontario’s doctors have a new pay deal. Here’s how it’s intended to make things better for patients
Sept. 28, 2025
The Canadian Press
Ontario doctors awarded compensation increases, family docs to be paid for admin work
Ontario's new four-year deal with doctors aims to improve care access and recruit family physicians.
Sept. 18, 2025
Toronto Star
Ford government announces new deal with doctors — with pay boost and incentives to take on more patients in family medicine
The four-year agreement includes incentives for more physicians to practise comprehensive family medicine.
Sept. 18, 2025
City News
Ford government continuing to expand services provided by pharmacists, optometrists and psychologists
The Ontario government is proposing expanding the powers of pharmacists to provide more services and prescription amid a shortage of family doctors.
Sept. 17, 2025
Inside Halton
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers. Here’s why the Ontario Medical Association is concerned
Ontario’s Ministry of Health is considering another expansion to prescription powers for pharmacists and other health-care professionals.
Sept. 19, 2025
CBC
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers, take pressure off family doctors
Proposed regulations would allow pharmacists to make prescriptions for 14 more health issues.
Sept. 17, 2025
CBC News
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers, take pressure off family doctors
Proposed regulations would allow pharmacists to make prescriptions for 14 more health issues.
Sept. 18, 2025
Toronto Star
Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say
Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling.
Sept. 10, 2025
Inside Halton
Why Ontario doctors are warning parents about these back-to-school dangers
From measles to e-scooter injuries, food allergies and substance use, students face new and emerging threats to their physical and mental health.
Aug. 29, 2025
CP24
Toronto Public Health urges parents, students to keep immunization records up to date
OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman talks about the vaccinations students should have before they attend school in the province.
Aug. 28, 2025
CTV News
OMA in talks with province to get funding restored for 'Good Faith'
OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman discusses the issue, which involves patients who are eligible for OHIP but don't have a valid card.
Aug. 15, 2025
CBC News
Doctors don't get paid for treating uninsured patients, but OMA hoping to change that
Organization proposes reviving 'good-faith' system that lets them bill OHIP for the uninsured.
Aug. 14, 2025
Toronto Star
How family doctors say they're grappling with rising costs and endless paperwork, and what it would take to fix it
The Star spoke with three Ontario physicians about their problems, solutions that would help them and why, despite the challenges, they are sticking with the profession.
Aug. 8, 2025
CBC News
Ontario, OMA near new deal they say will help retain, recruit family doctors
New deal would compensate doctors in family health organizations for currently unpaid administrative work.
Aug. 6, 2025