Family Medicine

• Indigenous integrated health hub to be built in east Hamilton

  The Biindigen Well-Being Centre, a new Indigenous health and social services centre, is set to be built in Hamilton's McQuesten neighbourhood,

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
  
• ‘Frightening’ shortage of Canadian family doctor residents alarms experts

  A record-breaking number of Canadian residents are turning away from family medicine, as hundreds of spots in the national residency program remain vacant.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2023
  
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• Awareness campaign launched as thousands of Okanagan residents remain without a physician

  As a result, B.C. Family Docs, the organization that acts as the voice for family physicians is launching an awareness campaign called 'Everyone Deserves a Family Doctor.'

  Health

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Doctors in at least 44 rural Alberta communities to reduce services: survey

  A group of rural doctors says 44 Alberta communities will be directly affected by recent government changes to the way physicians can bill for services.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2020
• Longtime Hamilton, Ont., family doctor Angelo Zizzo has died

  A family friend has confirmed Dr. Angelo Zizzo, of Hamilton, Ont., died in hospital this week. The cause of death has not been announced.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2020
• This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Feb. 23, 2020

  Global takes a look at members of the Oscar-winning team who helped 1917 win best visual effects, the annual gala "A Taste of Tea" that's paying tribute to outstanding doctors and what West Islanders can expect from Pointe-Claire's newest developments.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2020
• New medical residents begin training as daily ER closures continue

  Despite ongoing recruitment efforts to address the doctor shortage, the number of Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice registry continues to hover over the 50,000 mark.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2019
• City of Kawartha Lakes approved as clerkship training site for U of T family medicine students

  Medical students will begin the clerkship program in October.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2019
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• Expectant mothers can now use ‘birthing tubs’ at Kingston General Hospital

  With a donation of $110,000 from the local Lions Club, the Kingston General Hospital was able to purchase two "birthing tubs" for the labour and delivery unit.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2018
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• How to make the most of your doctor’s appointment

  Make a list of symptoms, know the next steps and ask lots of questions to help your appointment go smoothly, say family doctors.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2018