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As the Pan-American Health Organization warns of an increasing risk of measles in the Americas and globally and increased travel anticipated for March Break, the Ministry of Health and the Chief Medical Officer of Health have released a memo calling on health system partners to support the health of patients and our communities in the following ways: More information: Epidemiological Alert – Measles – 8 February 2023 – PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

The Ontario College of Family Physicians Shares Solutions New research shows that 2.2 million Ontarians, including more than 360,000 children across the province, do not have a family doctor, which could result in young people missing important care in the early years of life.

The Ontario College of Family Physicians Shares Solutions New research shows that 2.2 million Ontarians, including more than 360,000 children across the province, do not have a family doctor, which could result in young people missing important care in the early years of life.

New research shows that 2.2 million Ontarians are currently without a family doctor – a significant rise from the previously reported 1.

The release of the provincial government’s plan, Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care is a positive step toward supporting Ontarians with improved access to a family doctor supported by a team.

New recommendations by Ontario’s family doctors With one-in-five Ontarians on track to be without a family doctor in the next two years, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is putting forward bold new ideas to ensure all Ontarians will be able to get the health care they need from a family doctor, when they need it.

Ontario’s family doctors continue to report high volumes in patients, especially children, experiencing respiratory infections, including common cold viruses, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as COVID-19.

The OCFP recognizes and thanks all family doctors for the extent to which you have stretched your care and resources to support patients across the province during this current crisis which is particularly impacting children.

Ontario’s family doctors are reporting a significant surge in patients, especially children, experiencing respiratory illness, including common cold viruses, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as COVID.