Waterloo region’s doctor shortage highlighted as Ontarians struggle to find a physician
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A day aimed at celebrating Ontario’s doctors is being met with concern as experts say there is an immediate need to address the provincial doctor shortage as communities continue to grow.
A day aimed at celebrating Ontario’s doctors is being met with concern as experts say there is an immediate need to address the provincial doctor shortage as communities continue to grow.
Monday marked Doctors' Day ceremonies across the province, including a flag-raising in Kitchener.
While the provincial shortage of doctors does not end with family doctors, healthcare experts say solving it can relieve some of the pressures impacting the system.
“The problem with finding doctors here in our community and across the province is incredible,” said Dr. David Schieck, a family physician in Guelph.
Dr. Schieck is also a chair of the local Ontario Medical Association (OMA) district.
He says there are over 2 million Ontarians right now without a family doctor, and this figure is set to grow in the coming years.
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