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Why Do I Need a Family Doctor?
Why Do I Need a Family Doctor?
We care about your health and we’re dedicated to improving healthcare access across Canada. Right now, a country-wide physician shortage means millions of Canadians don’t have a family doctor. And, those that do…

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Family Doctor in Ontario
How Long Does it Take to Get a Family Doctor in Ontario
Does Ontario have a family doctor shortage? If you don’t have a family doctor right now, you’re not alone. A shortage of GPs across the country has left one in five Canadians without…

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Top tips to enjoying the holiday season
Top tips to enjoying the holiday season
The holidays, often dubbed the most wonderful time of the year, can come with its fair share of stress. Whether you’re navigating family dinners, travelling with kids, managing a tight budget, or feeling the pressure to handle everything, it’s normal…

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How to boost your immune system
How to boost your immune system
Keeping your immune system in tip-top shape can go a long way towards warding off colds and flus this winter. Without a healthy immune system, your body can’t fight off infections, viruses or pathogens effectively. Pesky viruses, bacteria and…

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How access to primary care can improve early detection of chronic diseases
How access to primary care can improve early detection of chronic diseases
In Canada, having a family doctor or another primary care provider is a strong predictor of your ability to access care in the broader healthcare system—including non-emergency surgery, diagnostic testing, and referrals to specialists. A primary care provider (or PCP)…

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10 tips for a healthy new year
10 tips for a healthy new year
Every year we make New Year’s resolutions to better ourselves. For many, their New Year’s resolution is to eat healthy and exercise, especially after indulging in…

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5 digital health trends we’re keeping an eye on
5 digital health trends we’re keeping an eye on
Digital Health Week is a week-long celebration of what digital and virtual health bring to the healthcare system. This year, it runs from November 14 to the 20, and the theme is bridging the technical-political divide, where…

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Monkeypox: symptoms, causes, and treatment
Monkeypox: symptoms, causes, and treatment
It seemed like the world was beginning to get back to “normal” following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. And then, we heard about a new, different type of viral outbreak: monkeypox. If you haven’t been feeling well lately, it’s…

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Family doctor shortage: Can telemedicine bridge the gap?
Family doctor shortage: Can telemedicine bridge the gap?
Having a family doctor is more than just access to a doctor for your yearly check-up. They provide lifelong care, helping you to manage health conditions, and prevent others from developing. A family doctor is also the healthcare provider who…

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Tele-rounding in PEI: solving rural physician shortages
Tele-rounding in PEI: solving rural physician shortages
As the administrator for community hospitals in Western PEI, Paul is directly responsible for the operation of two hospitals. This includes Western Hospital, located in the rural community of Alberton, population 4,000. Western Hospital is the acute care centre of…

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