CIHI

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Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)

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May 11 - 17 is National Nursing Week!

Expanding the use of nurse practitioners is one of the most discussed ways to mitigate the ongoing shortage of family physicians in Canada, especially in rural and remote communities.

In this episode from 2023, host Avis Favaro speaks with nurse practitioners Cindy Fehr and Stan Marchuk about where their field fits in Canadian health care as well as the challenges they face.

Link in bio : https://ow.ly/VRAY50YXE43

#NursingWeek2026 #NationalNursingWeek #IND2026 #Nurses2026 #ThePowerofNurses

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Du 11 au 17 mai, c'est la Semaine nationale des soins infirmiers !

Le recours accru aux infirmières praticiennes est l'une des solutions les plus souvent évoquées pour pallier la pénurie persistante de médecins de famille au Canada, en particulier dans les communautés rurales et isolées.

Dans cet épisode datant de 2023, l'animatrice Avis Favaro s'entretient avec les infirmières praticiennes Cindy Fehr et Stan Marchuk sur la place de leur profession dans le système de santé canadien ainsi que sur les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées.

With great data comes great responsibility.

Learn more about how we protect your privacy and ensure the security of your health information at the link in our bio.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Understanding the factors that affect family doctors’ job satisfaction and decisions to continue practising family medicine is essential for developing policies that support, attract and retain Canada’s primary care workforce.

Results from the 2025 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey of Primary Care Physicians offer insights into family doctors’ lived experiences.

Here’s what we learned by examining data from 10 comparable countries, including Canada:

➡️ Job satisfaction among Canadian family doctors remains strong but is slipping
➡️ Family doctor well-being improved as the pandemic eased but remains a concern
➡️ Sustainability of the family doctor workforce is at risk if challenges are not addressed
➡️ Technology can be part of the solution

Explore the full results -- LINK IN BIO: https://ow.ly/ym1550YIkin

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Pour élaborer des politiques qui soutiennent, attirent et retiennent les dispensateurs de soins de première ligne au Canada, il est essentiel de comprendre les facteurs qui ont une incidence sur la satisfaction au travail des médecins de famille ainsi que sur leur décision de continuer à exercer la médecine familiale.

Les résultats de l’Enquête internationale de 2025 du Fonds du Commonwealth sur les politiques de santé auprès des médecins de première ligne donnent un aperçu de l’expérience des médecins de famille.

Voici ce que nous apprennent les données provenant de 10 pays comparables, dont le Canada :

➡️ La satisfaction au travail des médecins de famille canadiens demeure élevée, malgré des signes de recul
➡️ Le bien-être des médecins de famille s’est amélioré à mesure que la pandémie s’est atténuée, mais il demeure préoccupant
➡️ La durabilité de la main-d’œuvre des médecins de famille est menacée si les défis persistent
➡️ La technologie peut faire partie de la solution

Ozempic is known for weight loss. But it was first developed to treat type 2 diabetes — a disease that can lead to blindness, kidney failure, amputations and heart attacks.

So why is Canada spending over $800 million a year on it?

New CIHI data shows Ozempic is now the fastest-growing drug expense for the public purse. Sticker shock — or strategic prevention?

In this recent episode, host Avis Favaro explores what the data reveals and why some experts call semaglutide a long-term investment in better health outcomes.

🎙️ Get the link in our bio.

https://youtu.be/Jsfu7Xh5eAs

Tomorrow, Canada’s new Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, steps into the role at a critical time for public health.

From tackling misinformation and “Dr. Google” to preparing for future pandemics, the challenges are complex — and evolving.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Reimer shares what shaped her path to public service, the impact of burnout on her career, lessons from her work in Nairobi and how leading Manitoba through COVID-19 changed the way she communicates.

Listen now at the link in our bio.

https://youtu.be/HAErO_B-OfA

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