Orillia, ON, September 1, 2015 – With the final week of campaign now underway in Simcoe North, do you know where the candidates stand on health care?
Often a top priority for voters, Ontario’s doctors feel candidates vying to replace MPP Garfield Dunlop on Sept. 3 should not only make health care the priority during the by-election but after they get elected, too.
Health care statistics in Ontario paint a picture of a system near crisis.
“With an growing population adding 140,000 new patients to the system every year, and an aging population who require more complex care the demands on the system are only going to increase,” said Dr. Mike Toth, President, Ontario Medical Association. “Every candidate needs to make clear his or her plan for health care in Ontario – not just during the by-election, but every day afterward, our patients deserve it.”
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The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents over 34,000 physicians and medical students across the province. Ontario’s doctors work closely with patients to encourage healthy living practices and illness prevention. In addition to delivering front-line services to patients, Ontario’s doctors play a significant role in helping shape health care policy, as well as implementing initiatives that strengthen and enhance Ontario’s health care system.
For more information, please contact:
Danielle Milley, Senior Advisor Media Relations
Office: 416-599-2580 or 1-800-268-7215 ext. 3008
BB: 647-300-0081
Email: danielle.milley@oma.org
OMA Media Relations
416-340-2862 or toll-free at 1-800-268-7215 ext. 2862
media@oma.org