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Town of Pelham Says “Thanks” to Doctors on Doctors’ Day

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Did you know that every day, more than 320,000 patients across the province are treated and cared for by a doctor? Whether it’s in a hospital, a long-term care home, a clinic or at home, Ontario’s doctors are making a positive difference in the lives of patients by providing
high-quality care when it’s most needed.

To recognize Ontario’s 26,000+ practicing physicians, the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is once again celebrating its annual Doctors’ Day campaign starting on May 1st. The Town of Pelham is proud to say “thanks” to the many doctors who help serve our families and community.

“As the Town works to increase the availability of family doctors and allied professionals in Pelham, it’s very important to acknowledge and thank local doctors for their exceptional care and service to our community,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn.

You too can participate by submitting a personalized thank-you message to your doctor through ontariosdoctors.com or by tweeting #ThanksDoc during the month of May.

Fast Facts about Ontario Doctors:

Number of practising physicians in Ontario: approximately 26,000
Number of specialists: 14,100
Number of general practitioners: 12,300
Number of speciality areas of medicine: 37 ranging from medical oncology to public health
Number of first year students enrolled in medical school in Ontario: 1,000
Average number of years to complete medical education: 8-12 years, plus ongoing, mandatory continuing professional development courses
Ontario’s doctors treat approximately 320,000 patients each day and approximately 5.9 million in the emergency department each year.
Average hours of work: 55 hours/week
Each physician’s office (through overhead) contributes the equivalent of 4 full-time jobs in their community, generates $205,000 in GDP, and generates $50,000 in tax revenue for the municipal, provincial and federal governments.

May 1st was recognized by the provincial government in 2011 as the official day of appreciation for Ontario’s medical profession. The date was chosen to mark the birthday of Canada’s first female physician, Dr. Emily Stowe. To learn more about Doctors’ Day, contact the OMA at media@oma.org.

For additional information, please contact:
Dave Augustyn, Mayor
(905) 892-2607 ext. 317

Darren Ottaway, Chief Administrative Officer
(905) 892-2607 ext. 318

 

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  • Town Of Pelham - Press Release - Apri l28, 2014

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