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4 Common Back Injuries Professional Athletes Often Face
Professional athletes use their bodies more often than the average individual. For this reason, they are more prone to injury. We're going to take a look at four of the most common injuries that occur to the backs of professional athletes around the globe.
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Your spine is made up of many vertebrae, which are rectangular bones that are stacked on top of one another. The lower section of the spine is referred to as the lumbar spine. This area is very susceptible to back injuries as they absorb much of the blow during our daily movements. When these discs get damaged, they take longer to heal than other sections of the spine because they have less blood flow.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Discs of the spine are composed of a large amount of water. This allows them to act as a spongy cushion. As degenerative disc diseases set in, these vertebrae become less spongy as they lose a large amount of their water. Athletes are known to be more susceptible to this disease, according to any sports medicine doctor, due to the movements of their aggressive sports movements.
Spondylolysis
When your lumbar spine undergoes repetitive injury, it can result in a condition known as spondylolysis. More specifically, each injury causes a microtrauma or stress fracture to a part of the vertebra. This condition is most commonly found in athletes that participate in weight lifting, wrestling, gymnastics, and diving. Most athletes will experience this condition as their activity level increases. The increase in physical activity aggravates the stress fractures of the vertebrae.
Muscular Strain
Muscular strain is the most common condition that athletes deal with. When muscular strains occur, athletes will experience a plethora of symptoms. These include aching sensations, muscular weakness, and spasms. Athletes facing this condition are best treated with gentle movement of the spine as mobilization is the key to getting blood to the vertebrae for healing. This injury can be prevented with proper lumbar biomechanics and core strengthening exercises.
Back injuries are one of the most common types of injuries experienced by athletes around the globe. As you can see, there can be many different causes of injury. The most common are the four mentioned above. As an athlete, it's important that you take the necessary precautionary measures to ensure that you reduce your risk of dealing with any of these painful back injuries.
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The Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada acknowledges the grief that many have experienced during the pandemic
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Many Canadians are experiencing grief due to the loss of their loved ones, but for a lot of us, grief also stems from the loss of our normal pre-COVID lifestyle and the loss of human contact. The Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC) would like to bring this discussion to the forefront of Canadians' minds, and support Canadians as they grieve this holiday season.
QELCCC supports and normalizes the conversation that grief and bereavement is a part of life. The Coalition encourages Canadians to share their stories. In addition, the Coalition is proud to provide a list of resources and tools to help Canadians throughout their grief journeys.
"The holiday season can be a particularly hard time of year for people mourning the loss of someone they love and the added loss of connections as a result of the pandemic can compound that grief," says Helena Sonea, Senior Manager, Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society and Chair of the Advocacy Committee at the Coalition. "It can help to find ways to connect with others virtually, to talk about the grief you're experiencing and to access resources that help you sort through the grieving process. Most importantly, know that you are not alone, and that support is available."
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) serves as the Secretariat for the Quality End-of-life Care Coalition of Canada. Sharon Baxter, Executive Director, CHPCA, and member of the Coalition Executive Committee says, "grieving is hard work under normal circumstances, and the pandemic has made normal bereavement very challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way we are able to grieve, mourn and receive support."
Grief is a natural, normal and necessary journey when a loved one passes away. "We all handle bereavement and grief differently and helping Canadians understand this would go a long way to improving the end of one's life for dying Canadians, their family caregivers and other loved ones" added Sharon Baxter.
Everyone grieves differently. This is apparent when looking at the differences in grief patterns across the gender spectrum. Gender norms and expectations may impact the manner in which people cope.
Although life changing and at times overwhelming, most people successfully make their way through grief. Current research indicates that only 2-3% of people worldwide will experience a disabling form of grief known as complicated or prolonged grief1.
If you are struggling this holiday, the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada is thinking of you and hope you can find peace this holiday season. At this trying time, we might be physically distant, but we are emotionally, spiritually and socially connected through our grief.
About the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC)
The Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC) is a group of 35 national organizations dedicated to improving palliative care for all Canadians. The Coalition believes that all Canadians have the right to quality hospice palliative care. To achieve this, there must be a well-funded, sustainable national strategy for hospice palliative care. It is the mission of the QELCCC to work together in partnership to achieve this goal.
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| 1 Carmassi C., Bertelloni C.A., Dell'Osso L. (2018) Grief Reactions in Diagnostic Classifications of Mental Disorders. In: Bui E. (eds) Clinical Handbook of Bereavement and Grief Reactions. Current Clinical Psychiatry. Humana Press, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65241-2_14 |
BACK SAVING TIPS FOR PANDEMIC HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS
More than 115 million people took road trips to visit loved ones last holiday season. That was pre-Covid. This year, exponentially more people will be driving long distances in cars to avoid crowded airports and airplanes. There are folks who might be driving cross country or down the northeast coast and spending in excess of 10 hours in a cramped car. Even for those who don’t normally have back pain, this type of situation can cause it.
Below are some tips from NYC Area Orthopedic and Spinal Surgeon Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo on avoiding or mitigating back pain while driving this holiday season.
Get comfortable immediately
Take the time to make sure you're comfortable from the moment you set off on your trip. Discomfort at the beginning of your trip can turn into nagging pain later.
Keep your back pockets empty.
Sitting on your wallet, phone, or anything else may throw your spine out of alignment.
Mind your posture
Position your knees slightly higher than your hips, and keep your chin pulled in so that your head sits straight on top of your spine.
Sit a comfortable distance from the steering wheel.
Sit with your breastbone at least 10 inches from the steering wheel, and keeping your hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 (the sides rather than the top of the wheel). But don’t sit too far away either, which can cause you to reach too far for the wheel and places more stress on the lumbar spine, neck, shoulder, and wrists.
Shift in your seat periodically
When possible, try to move a little in your seat. Even 10 seconds of movement and stretching is preferable than sitting still. At a minimum adjust your seat and change your position slightly every 15 to 20 minutes. Pump your ankles to keep the blood flowing and provide a slight stretch in your hamstring muscles. Any movement that is safe to do in the car will help you alleviate back strain.
Make your ride as smooth as possible
Bumps in the road can jar your spine and increase pain. For a smoother ride, consider:
Aim for a Smooth Ride
Replacing worn shocks to limit the bounce in the car
Replacing worn tires to reduce vibration or shaking
Sit on a car seat pillow or coccyx cushion to provide more padding between you and the road.
Move yourself
Sitting in one position in a car will stiffen up your back muscles and can lead to achiness and possibly muscle spasms. Everyone should ideally take at least a 15-minute break for every 2 hours of driving. If you’re prone to back pain, you may want to take breaks more frequently, such as every 30 to 60 minutes.
What to do if you’re in pain
Cold therapy can help reduce inflammation and swelling. Consider bringing a cooler to store reusable ice packs or other cold therapy packs.
Heat therapy can help increase blood flow and relax the muscles. Various types of heat therapy are available to buy, such as heat wraps or heat pads.
Note about application: It is recommended to apply ice or heat for only 15 or 20 minutes at a time, then give your skin a rest to recover for at least a couple of hours before the next application.
About the Doctor
Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, leads The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care, with offices in the greater New York City area, as a spinal and orthopedic surgeon. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Okubadejo specializes in the treatment of degenerative spinal disease, spinal deformity, and cervical, lumbar, and thoracic conditions.
Dr. Okubadejo earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Okubadejo completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Okubadejo is a published research author and has presented his findings at several major spinal conferences around the globe. While a surgical resident, he won the Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Resident Award for the best research project.
In 2017, Dr. Okubadejo formed company 360 Dynamized Core, which is focused on creating innovative, spine safe core fitness products and routines. The first patented product, 360
CoreBoard, launched to the market in 2020. Find out more at 360coreboard.com
Dr. Okubadejo believes in the power of preventive care, minimally invasive surgical procedures, open communication with patients, and personalized care. When he’s not caring for patients, he enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures and the arts, and playing golf.
123Dentist Gives UBC Faculty of Dentistry $1.25 Million Reasons to Smile
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - 123Dentist, Canada's largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, is pleased to announce a $1.25 million donation to the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry to advance the future of dentistry. As leaders in dental education, UBC Dentistry is committed to providing advanced opportunities for students and building capacity for the school.
The Nobel BioCare Oral Health Centre currently serves over 38,000 patient visits annually and supports the educational training of over 400 undergraduate and graduate students in clinical programs. Given the increase in student applications as well as fulfilling growing patient oral health, the Faculty recognized the need to expand the Centre. At the same time, the leadership team had been working on plans to create a new simulation and digital dentistry laboratory to transform their dental education by enhancing the clinical teaching experience through state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to the generous gift from 123Dentist, the Faculty is able to fulfill this need by building a new Simulation and Digital Dentistry Laboratory.
The new Simulation and Digital Dentistry Laboratory will provide a progressive learning environment that will allow students to learn complex clinical procedures using technologically advanced patient simulators and acquire the knowledge and specialized skillset of digital dentistry. The vision for this initiative required a substantial investment to enhance the Faculty's curriculum model and the right partner who shared the commitment to providing the very best in dental education. "The costs to outfit the new laboratory were significant and required the right partner who envisioned both immediate and long-term benefits for students and the future of dental education. 123Dentist was the right partner that matched our vision, values and goals. This $1.25 million gift is significant. In fact, I believe it is the single largest donation to any Canadian University by a Dental Services Organization in Canada" shared Dr. Mary MacDougall, Dean of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. One afternoon in December last year, Dean MacDougall met with UBC Dentistry alumnus and CEO of 123Dentist, Dr. Amin Shivji, and shared the vision to create a state-of-the-art simulation & digital dentistry laboratory within the current footprint of the John B. MacDonald Building. After reviewing with the 123Dentist board of directors, the response came quickly - a commitment of $1.25 million gift was announced to support the laboratory, as well as create a unique student lecture series to provide access to qualified expert speakers.
"123Dentist is committed to providing access to the very best patient dental care to communities across Canada. Vancouver is our home base and the UBC Faculty of Dentistry has always been an important part of our vision. When Dean MacDougall shared her plan and our shared values of quality dental education, it was a natural fit. This is the largest single donation 123Dentist has made to a University so far. It reflects our dedication to students and to our profession. On behalf of all our partners, we are very proud to contribute to the future of dentistry and support the next generation of dental students in this way." added Dr. Amin Shivji.
"We continue to look forward to be leaders for our students and faculty. This commitment from 123Dentist is an incredible gift that will support the UBC Faculty of Dentistry to be progressive and dynamic in our educational model. I am so proud to have one of our own alumni champion this donation." Dean MacDougall shared. The vision is to begin initial refurbishing construction of the space in the summer of 2021. The 123Dentist Lecture series is projected to launch the fall of 2021 and will be open to students, faculty and staff.
About Dr. Amin Shivji
Dr. Amin Shivji was born in Africa and moved to Vancouver in 1973. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1989 with a BSc in Biology and entered the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, graduating in 1993. Dr. Shivji is the CEO and Co-Founder of 123Dentist national platform and an experienced operator and leader of dental practices, having opened his first practice in Vancouver in 1993.
About 123Dentist
The 123Dentist national platform was launched in July 2017 which was an evolution of a longstanding community network of dental practices that started in Vancouver in 1993. It is now Canada's largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices with over 200 practices across the country and support centres in Vancouver and Toronto. 123Dentist enables dentists to focus on providing optimal care to their patients, while an experienced team provides a wide range of support services. 123Dentist offers alternative partnership models to meet the unique needs of each individual dentist, including the opportunity to retain a minority interest. For additional information, dentists can visit doctors.123dentist.com and patients can learn more at 123dentist.com.
About University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry
The University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry is located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula in the city of Vancouver. UBC Dentistry is on a mission to advance oral health through outstanding education, research, and community engagement. As the number one ranked dental faculty in Canada, we are a committed partner in the education and training of our students to become oral healthcare professionals. Our goal is to help students stay current with emerging technological advancements by integrating digital technology, foster them to develop critical thinking skills and appreciate the importance of lifelong learning, and support them to participate in research activities as well as local, national, and international service-learning programs. Our graduates are prepared for diverse roles in society that include clinical practice, public health advocates, and academia such as education and research.
SOURCE 123Dentist
| STRETCHING & THE SOUL:THE KEY TO HEALTH IN 2021? Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Why Stretching & Mindfulness Are More Crucial Than Ever in the Sedentary COVID EraRemember the expression “sitting is the new smoking”? This phenomenon still rings true and it has gotten worse because of COVID-19. One of the many negative effects of the pandemic is that it has made Americans even more sedentary - and the effects of this are long lasting. With the continued rising number of Coronavirus cases, more people are staying home, working remotely, and getting less exercise, and simply not moving enough. According to Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Zvi Pearlstein, the COVID-imposed sedentary lifestyle poses more health risks than you would think.  "Before the pandemic, America was in the midst of another health crisis: physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. While it may seem minor in comparison, according to the WHO, 3.2 million deaths per year are attributed to this unhealthy lifestyle behavior..."...says Dr. Zvi, who, as an Orthopedic Surgeon has seen the negative health consequences of ubiquitous sedentary lifestyle on muscle and joint function. It causes a limitation of motion and function, and a continued weakening of the body. Not only does this exacerbate musculoskeletal pain, it is the base of much human ill-being and can cause a myriad of other health issues including obesity, low back pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, and cancer. So we should all go for a run, do some cardio, and get our blood pumping, right? Yes of course...but that's not enough, according to Dr. Zvi. “Just as important as aerobic activity is stretching and mindfulness. They are more crucial than ever in the sedentary COVID era and they need to be an integral part of your workout plan for 2021...” ...says Dr. Zvi, who is an advocate of health wisdom and non-invasive care to reduce pain and improve overall health and wellbeing. A pioneer in holistic wellness and pain management, he stresses the importance of healthy movement along with other alternative solutions - philosophies that are disrupting the status quo of therapy. Dr. Zvi developed the alternative solutions comprising his “Pain Toolbox” to help transform healthcare from the information age to the wisdom age. Through his video tutorials including the 1 Minute Stretch™ and Stretching for Pain Relief Video Series, and his new SitFit Chair™ (a total body gym in an innovative non-sedentary, multi-positional, and multi-functional chair), he is able to connect with patients and provide simple and straightforward solutions to optimize health, wholeness, and happiness through the unique concept of "Soul & Body".Dr. Zvi is sharing insight and actionable advice to optimize health during the COVID holidays and New Year. He has tips people can use to include stretching and mindfulness into their workout and why it is crucial for health in 2021. TALKING POINTS(FOR INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES):Insight & Actionable Advice to Optimize Health During the COVID Holidays & New Year.Why Stretching & Mindfulness Need to be Part of Your Health Plan for 2021 (& How You Can Do It)Expert Tips To Combat Sedentary COVID Lifestyle The Negative Health Consequences of the COVID Sedentary Lifestyle on Our BodiesEasy Tips & Alternative Solutions to Optimize Health, Wholeness, & HappinessThe Fascinating Link Between Mental Health & Physical PainIs Sitting REALLY the New Smoking?The Pain Management ToolboxWhat is Missing From the Diet/Wellness Industry? ABOUT DR. ZVI:  Dr. Zvi Pearlstein is a Doctor, Father, Speaker, Author, Inventor... And Trumpeter. From a young age, Dr. Zvi had a deep-seated need and calling to find life’s meaning and purpose to understand and solve pain. His mother Celia passed in 2019 leaving behind writings and poetry of her emotional experiences during the Holocaust in Poland.In 1976 Dr. Zvi received his BA in Biochemistry from Princeton University. In 1981 he received his MD from New York University School of Medicine. He completed a 5-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn in 1986. As a Major in the United States Air Force, Dr Zvi spent three years practicing orthopedic surgery at Clark Air Base in the Philippines and one year at Andrews Air Force Base in Wash. DC. He did active duty service during Persian Gulf War I. While serving in the Air Force he was a marksman shooter and was awarded the Sikorsky Helicopter Rescue Award.Throughout his career he was looking for truth and often felt that certain problems needed better wellness and lifestyle answers and solutions. As a result, over the past 30 years he developed a series of products, inventions, books, and services, which he now sets in motion with his company Missing Links Health, Inc.For More Information Visit: https://www.drzvi.com |
The Foundation teams up with Sun Life to get youth active
MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation announced earlier today that it is partnering with Sun Life until the end of the 2021-22 season to activate and expand its introductory ball hockey program in schools across Quebec. Built for 3rd- and 4th-grade students in communities where BLEU BLANC BOUGE outdoor rinkshave been built, this program has, since its creation in 2016, aimed to teach underprivileged youth the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle through ball hockey activities.
Sun Life serves as the presenting sponsor of the Foundation's BLEU BLANC BOUGE Ball Hockey Program, representing a financial contribution of $450,000 over three years. The support provided by Sun Life will help implement the program in six regions in the province, namely in Montreal, Laval and Montérégie initially, and then in Estrie, Lanaudière and Mauricie. Sessions will now be deployed in the fall, winter and spring seasons in 11 communities throughout the province, allowing more than 1,900 children to learn the fundamentals of ball hockey and develop new motor and social skills through June 2022.
"The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation is proud to work with a partner like Sun Life, who firmly believes in the benefits of physical activity and of a healthy lifestyle," said Geoff Molson, owner, president and CEO of the Montreal Canadiens and member of the Foundation's board. "Thanks to their support and generosity, we are able to offer the children of our BLEU BLANC BOUGE communities an active, fun and educational program, which will eventually grow to reach hundreds of children across Quebec."
Thanks to this initiative, 517 youngsters from the Greater Montreal area took part in this six-week health and well-being program this past fall. Each of the nine participating schools also received a complete set of ball hockey equipment, including hockey sticks, goalie equipment, nets, balls and eye protection. As a result of this donation, schools will be able to pursue their own programs moving forward, making it possible for students from every grade to benefit from it.
A new health-related theme is introduced at each program session, allowing children to discuss a variety of topics such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep and relaxation. An activity book on healthy lifestyles is also provided to all participating children to reinforce what they've learned and further deepen their knowledge on these subjects in class, inspiring them to take concrete actions to improve their physical and mental health on a daily basis.
With this new partnership with the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation, Sun Life reaffirms their commitment to supporting prevention and awareness programs focused on health and wellness, with the goal of fostering healthier, sustainable communities. By focusing on teamwork and fun, the program aims to equip youth in underserved communities with essential tools and life skills to help encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and live a fuller, more active life, thus protecting them against diabetes and other chronic diseases.
"The pandemic has shone a spotlight on the extraordinary work of our community foundations and agencies. And a program like BLEU BLANC BOUGE is more relevant than ever now that health has become everyone's priority! This initiative aligns with our commitment to give people the tools they need to take charge of their health. I'm pleased that our support for the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation has given children a chance to be active and learn about healthy habits. After months of being kept home, the few hours the children spent with the trainers couldn't have come at a better time," said Robert Dumas, president and chief executive officer of Sun Life Quebec.
Being overweight, obese, or having a sedentary lifestyle are key risk factors for type 2 diabetes, which, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, disproportionately affects socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, as well as certain ethnic communities. Statistics also show children from low-income families or from visible minority groups are less physically active than other youth their age, being three times more likely to have never participated in organized sports. However, it has been proven that with exercise and a good diet, it is possible to prevent and even reverse a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
About the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation
The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation is a non-profit organization that encourages physical activity and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle among underprivileged youth aged 4 to 17 years old. Since its inception in August 2000, the Foundation has invested over $32 million in the community. The Foundation fulfills its mandate in two ways: first, through a unique flagship project – the BLEU BLANC BOUGE program – which consists of building and activating community refrigerated and multisport rinks; secondly, by providing financial support to more than 870 charitable endeavours, working for the well-being of the most vulnerable children across the province of Quebec, whose projects and programs enable children to adopt healthy lifestyles by being more active. For more information, visit foundation.canadiens.com.
For information:
Paul Wilson
514-925-7889
Charles Saindon-Courtois
514-575-3274
Guillaume Ouimet
514-925-2176
SOURCE Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation
Ontario's doctors call for wider lockdown to stop spread of COVID over holidays
TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Ontario's doctors are calling for a lockdown of the entire Greater Toronto and Hamilton area until after New Year's in an effort to stop the alarming rise in COVID cases that threaten to overwhelm hospitals and other health-care services.
If COVID numbers continue to rise, doctors say Premier Doug Ford should also extend the winter school break that begins Friday.
"We supported the government's decision to move Peel, Toronto, York and Windsor into lockdown, hoping that limiting restrictions to these hotspots would be sufficient," said Dr. Samantha Hill, president of the Ontario Medical Association. "But we're seeing a lot of transmission across regions. Some of it is because essential workers must go to their jobs in the health-care, transportation and food production industries. Unfortunately, some of it is also people crossing into areas with looser restrictions for non-essential reasons such as shopping, hair cuts and social visits."
Another record 2,432 confirmed cases of COVID were reported in Ontario today and the latest worst-case modelling says that number could rise to 10,000 a day in January. Hospitals are already preparing for a surge in cases over the holidays and doctors are worried about whether there will be enough resources to care for everybody.
Doctors working on the front lines of the pandemic appeal to all Ontarians to do their part to celebrate the holidays safely; this means staying home and only with members of their own households. The best way to stop the rise in COVID cases is to follow public health guidelines, including handwashing, wearing a mask and observing physical distancing, and to get vaccinated as soon as supplies become more widely available.
Doctors also recommend the government make the difficult decision to extend the winter break for students in regions that are in lockdown as another way to stop the spread of COVID. Keeping children in schools is important for their mental health and social development. But targeted testing in high-risk schools has found high levels of the virus. While many children may be asymptomatic, they are spreading the virus to others in the community who are getting sick, sometimes critically.
"This is not the holiday season any of us wanted or had hoped for," said OMA CEO Allan O'Dette. "Vaccines are on the way. But in the meantime, we all have a part to play in ending this pandemic so we can all return to work and school. Protecting our own health is the first step to restoring economic health."
Here are the top five things doctors recommend you can do to protect yourselves and others:
- Wash your hands often.
- Wear a mask or face covering at all times, unless you are at home with housemates or outdoors at a guaranteed two metres' distance from others.
- Stay away from crowded places.
- Celebrate or gather only with members of your household. Don't invite others into your home.
- Prepare for contact tracing if you get COVID-19. Download the COVID Alert app and/or keep track of where you go and when.
About the OMA
The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario's 43,000-plus physicians, medical students and retired physicians, advocating for and supporting doctors while strengthening the leadership role of doctors in caring for patients. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario's health-care system.
SOURCE Ontario Medical Association
