"Family doctors aren’t just a critical link for childhood vaccination — they’re the entry point into the health-care system. Those without one are often left to make health decisions on their own." — @namshine.bsky.social

While we celebrate #DoctorsDay, it is also Dr. @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social’s final day as OMA President. His message: optimism matters. Together, we can build a stronger future for patients and the profession. Thank you, Dr. Nowak!

Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI www.thestar.com/life/health-... @thestar.com @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁

"People shouldn’t have to resort to “do-it-yourself medicine just ‘cause they’re desperate for any sort of care" - @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI ow.ly/Syz750Vgx5x

Nearly 40% of Ontarians we surveyed have delayed or avoided care because they’ve lost confidence in the system. As @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social says, access is essential in health care—without it, patients wait until it’s an emergency. We need real investments to stabilize the system. #onpoli

Our 🇨🇦 health system in Ontario is at a crossroads. Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week: 🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system? 🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi... #onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda

What prescription do the parties have to fix our ailing health care system? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asked @erinariss.bsky.social (@ontarionurses.bsky.social), @snewbery1.bsky.social (NOSM), @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (@ontariosdoctors.bsky.social) & Jobin Varughese ( @ocfp.bsky.social) #onpoli

Our 🇨🇦 health system in Ontario is at a crossroads. Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week: 🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system? 🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi... #onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda

There’s a lot being said this election, but health care can’t be ignored. A strong health-care system is essential for a strong economy—yet millions are struggling to get the care they need. Send the message that health care matters: stopthehealthcrisis.ca

IfP members Fahad Razak, Azza Eissa, @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social , Andrew Pinto, & Janet Smylie recently co-authored a report in Family Care Physician titled “Primary care in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Lessons from Ontario.”

Ontario’s doctors are asking all Party Leaders to prioritize patient care. 2.5M Ontarians lack a family doctor—soon 4M. EDs are closing due to doctor shortages. Wait times are among the worst globally.

How can rural Ontario access better health care? @spaikin.bsky.social asked @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (Ontario Medical Association), Doris Grinspun (@registerednurses.bsky.social), and Neil MacLean (Brightshores Research Institute) at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. #ROMA2025

"What we're seeing is a Hunger Games right now across Ontario, where communities are pitched against one another to compete for doctors." — @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (OMA) at the ROMA conference w/ Doris Grinspun (@registerednurses.bsky.social), Neil MacLean (Brightshores) & @spaikin.bsky.social

As 2024 draws to a close, I could not be more grateful to physician leaders and health champions uniting in shared purpose across the province. Together, let’s continue to boldly advocate for the more kind, caring, careful health system we all deserve. #onhealth #onpoli

Ontario hospital emergency rooms may experience a surge in demand over the holidays. Here's how to prevent getting sick www.toronto.com/news/ontario... via @torontodotcom

“We have to pay special attention to high-needs specialties in northern ON where we know we have significant gaps. In family practice, psychiatry, pediatrics, obstetrics, maternity care, anesthesiology, internal medicine…”- @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social in www.toronto.com/news/norther...

The organization that represents Ontario’s doctors is raising concerns over a proposed change to provincial long-term-care legislation that it says could put patient safety at risk.

‘Patients at risk.’ Doctors raise alarm over new long-term-care role for nurse practitioners www.thestar.com/business/pat... @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁

Here's where the primary care crisis is hitting Ontario hardest Data show millions of Ontarians without family doctors — and many more potentially on the way www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...

Social factors like food security & affordability contribute to 80% of health. As a family doc, I see that link every day I care for patients. That is why Toronto physician leaders chose to support @DailyBreadTO to elevate the critical connection between food security & health. #onhealth #onpoli

Millions of Ontarians don’t have access to a family doctor — this is a crisis. The solution isn’t replacing family doctors, but building stronger, integrated teams that work together for patients. Patients deserve collaboration, not shortcuts. Watch @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social explain ⬇️