As we head into the fall respiratory illness season, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is sharing important family doctor-approved tips and information to help all of us prevent illness...
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of summer, I’ve been experiencing mixed feelings - disappointment that the days flew by so quickly, enthusiasm for the hustle and bustle that comes with...
Several Northern Ontario hospitals are at risk of closing their emergency rooms (ERs), with family doctors currently working around the clock to help keep them open. The Ontario College of Family Phy...
Dear Colleagues, With the workload and administrative burden that we face as family physicians, I know that many of you are feeling overwhelmed and may be struggling with burnout. As we continue o...
As a result of a voluntary recall of the JCOVDEN (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine to Health Canada, the CMOH is communicating with all COVID-19 vaccinators to discontinue use and consider other available v...
The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health communicated that they have addressed the delays in turnaround times and backlog for cytology (Pap) testing and are continuing to work towards the goal of pa...
In recognition of the importance of innovative approaches to address health challenges in Ontario, the Ministry of Health has communicated the launch of the new Models of Care Innovation Fund. It wil...
Ontario family doctors join colleagues from across Canada calling for urgent action to address the family medicine crisis across the country. Read our letter to all of Canada’s Premiers: Engli...
Dear Colleagues, In May, we celebrated World Family Doctor Day. Leading up to that day, I had the opportunity to connect with family physicians across the province and learn more about the amazing ...
The Ministry of Health has established community-based pathways for vulnerable patients to access Remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19 through Home and Community Care Support Services. More details a...
As a result of increased iGAS cases in Ontario, the ACMO is communicating with primary care organizations, including family physicians, to support your clinical care of patients with symptoms consist...
As the number of people without a family doctor grows in Eastern York Region and North Durham, the Ontario College of Family Physicians is calling for urgent action to cut red tape and administrative...
New survey findings point to an urgent need for dramatic red tape and administrative reductions to provide immediate support to Ontario’s family doctors.
On this World Family Doctor Day, the Ontario College of Family Physicians is calling for urgent red tape reductions and administrative support to ensure family doctors have more quality time to spend...
The OCFP, together with the SGFP and our Primary Care Collaborative partners, advocated for the creation of more primary care teams.
Family doctors are calling for urgent action to address serious system-wide inefficiencies taking up too much time that should be spent with patients.
Dear aspiring family physician, As President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians, I would like to recognize those who have just matched to family medicine, and those of you currently in you...
Dear Colleagues, As family physicians, we love our clinical work, care deeply for patients and want to make a difference in our communities. But the current challenges in the system are taking the ...
As shared by Ontario Health, it is expected that Assessment Centres and Clinical Assessment Centres will wind down operations by June 30, 2023.
As a result of recent international identification of a multidrug-resistant strain of Neisseria gonorrhoeae as well as one positive Ontario patient with no known travel history, the CMOH is communica...
The number of people without a family doctor in Mississauga has ballooned to at least 101,000 suggesting that nearly 20,000 people lost their family doctor between March 2020 and March 2022. The new ...
The number of people without a family doctor in Toronto has ballooned to at least 415,000 suggesting that at least 72,000 people lost their family doctor between March 2020 and March 2022.
TORONTO – March 29, 2023 – During the pandemic, the Ontario government and Ministry of Health recognized the importance of creating a stopgap to ensure that everyone, regardless of whethe...
Today's 2023 Budget from the Ontario Government recognizes the important role of primary care in our health system noting that primary care and family physicians are the foundation of Ontario's healt...
Dear Colleagues,
As noted in my last message, the provincial government recently announced an investment of $30 million for up to 18 new primary care teams.
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 Medi...
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 ...
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are keeping well. I am pleased to share February’s President’s Message with you. It has been a very busy time for the OCFP and I want to start by highlightin...
On February 7, 2023 the OCFP submitted a letter to the Minister of Finance outlining the OCFP’s four key policy focuses for consideration in Budget 2023.
(TORONTO) Feb. 9, 2023 – New research shows that 2.2 million Ontarians are currently without a family doctor – a significant rise from the previously reported 1.8 million.
February 2, 2023 - 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 ...
Jan. 24, 2023 – 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 ens...
The OCFP wishes to acknowledge the passing of Dr. Grahame Owen, President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians from 1980-81 on December 20, 2022.
Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! I hope you had an opportunity to rest, recharge and spend time with family and friends over the holidays. This past year, the OCFP has worked hard to keep you up to ...
Please see this quick update with new information and guidance to help you in your practice.
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Dear Colleagues, While we face a significant surge of respiratory infections in our communities, I would like to acknowledge and thank you for your hard work and dedication. It is an extremely chal...
November 30, 2022 – Ontario’s family doctors continue to report high volumes in patients, especially children, experiencing respiratory infections, including common cold viruses, influenz...
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 partic...
Nov. 10, 2022 – Ontario’s family doctors are reporting a significant surge in patients, especially children, experiencing respiratory illness, including common cold viruses, influenza and...
Dear Colleagues, We know that many of you are seeing a significant surge in respiratory illness, particularly among children. As children’s hospitals and pediatric wards experience overwhelmin...
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are all keeping well and finding ways to care for yourselves as we enter a challenging respiratory season. To assist you in your practices, the OCFP has prepared and upd...
Dear Colleagues, Last week marked the beginning of my term as President. I am honoured to serve as the 64th President of the OCFP. I am committed to ensuring we provide you with the tools and r...
The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health have shared a joint memo and related documents regarding Bill 7 implementation.
