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CTV News
‘It’s been very successful’: Kingston spending millions to recruit doctors
In the face of a doctor shortage crisis, the city of Kingston, Ont., has invested millions of dollars to recruit dozens of new family physicians.
Nov. 3, 2025
CBC News
A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
Provincial government, OMA directed to find solutions to billing woes
Nov. 2, 2025
Ottawa Citizen
Health officials brace for a severe flu season, urge people to get vaccinated
Hospitals are already dealing with high occupancy levels ahead of the normal start of viral season.
Oct. 30, 2025
InnisfilToday
'Free, safe, effective' flu and COVID-19 shots now available across Ontario
Everyone six months and older can get vaccinated at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctor and nurse practitioner offices, province says
Oct. 30, 2025
London Health Sciences Centre
LHSC receives 2024 OMA award for measles outbreak response
A multidisciplinary team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been recognized by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) with the 2024 Team Award for its leadership during the measles outbreak that swept through southwestern Ontario earlier in the year.
Oct. 29, 2025
CBC Radio One Online
Advocacy group for doctors says OHIP red tape is leading some doctors to leave medicine
The Ontario Medical Association says too many doctors are spending their time chasing after payment errors, appealing rejected claims AND working unpaid hours trying to get reimbursed for treating patients without health cards.
Oct. 23, 2025
Sudbury.com
Physicians groups cry foul over new rule for international medical grads
The OMA is sounding the alarm about a recent change to Ontario’s medical residency application process.
Oct. 17, 2025
Global
Canadian doctors call on Ontario to reconsider new residency policy
A growing number of medical organizations are urging the Ontario government to re-evaluate a new policy that disqualifies many international medical graduates from seeking residency positions in Ontario.
Oct. 17, 2025
The Globe and Mail
Ontario family doctor waitlist reduced by half, health minister says
More than 50 per cent of the Ontarians who were on an official waiting list for a family doctor at the start of the year now have a medical provider, according to the provincial government.
Oct. 16, 2025
The Globe and Mail
Ontario resists pressure to reverse new residency rule for international medical graduates
Ontario is standing firm in its decision to change eligibility requirements for international medical graduates to apply for first-round residencies.
Oct. 15, 2025
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
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
Inside Halton
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers. Here’s why the OMA is concerned
Ontario’s Ministry of Health is considering another expansion to prescription powers for pharmacists and other health-care professionals.
Sept. 19, 2025