#primary-care

#primary-care

Integrating suicide prevention in primary care can reduce attempts by 25%.

Annual physicals are crucial for early detection of health issues and establishing a trusting relationship with a physician.

The trend toward concierge medical practices is increasing as patients seek quicker access and better services amidst growing wait times in traditional healthcare.

Community health centers provide vital care to millions, but face significant challenges like workforce shortages that impact service delivery.

Dr. Jane Philpott aims to connect all Ontarians to primary care within five years, addressing the urgent need of over 2.5 million without a family doctor.

Access to family doctors is a critical issue for Ontario voters ahead of the election.

Two PA students have received NHSC scholarships for their commitment to serving underserved communities in healthcare.

The U.S. healthcare system ranks lowest among high-income countries, despite its wealth and technology.

The American healthcare system is facing a decline in primary care relationships, affecting patient-provider continuity and care quality.

Ontario will invest $1.4 billion to connect all residents with primary care providers, aiming for 300,000 additional connections this year.

Having insurance is just the starting point for quality health care; factors like provider shortages and socioeconomic status can impact access and experience.

The NDP plans to connect every Ontarian to primary care, proposing $4 billion to add healthcare providers.

The NDP's primary care initiative focuses more on extensive recruitment and team-based healthcare compared to the PCs.

Gangrene indicates a serious underlying condition affecting survival, contrary to patient beliefs about its dangers.

Elsa Imbimbo emphasizes the importance of unionizing for primary care doctors to enhance their professional support and development opportunities.

Walmart is closing all 51 health care centers due to lack of profitability and challenging reimbursement environment.

Walmart is closing its healthcare division due to lack of sustainable business model, showcasing the difficulty of achieving profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets.