OMA Spotlight on Health

Ontario has an incredible group of academic physicians who help to research and develop advancements in medicine. This episode features Dr. Richard Weisel, an Academic Cardiovascular Surgeon at the Toronto General Hospital and Chair of the Innovation Fund Provincial Oversight Committee (IFPOC).  For more information on the Innovation Fund and the projects funded can be found here: https://ifpoc.or...

Eating Disorders week is held every February 1st - 7th. This episode features Dr. Robbie Campbell, a Psychiatrist, who has worked with the treatment, recovery/relapse and research of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders for over 40 years.

Did you know patients are most likely to consult with their family doctor about their mental health than any other healthcare professional? This episode features Dr. Nadia Alam a family physician and anesthetist practicing in Georgetown, Ontario. Dr. Alam explains the signs to look out for and recognizes the importance of Bell Let's Talk Day in raising awareness of the stigma surrounding ment...

What do you need to consider before booking your next trip? This episode features Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an Infectious Diseases Specialist at Toronto General Hospital, working in travel and tropical medicine. Dr. Bogoch explains the advantages of speaking with your doctor about your travel plans and the 5 keys to travel health. 

The holiday means food, friends, family and festivities. While this can be a joyous time, it can also be challenging. This episode features Dr. Joy Hataley, a  family physician in Kingston Ontario, discussing how to keep your health a priority during the holidays. 

This episode features Dr. Shalea Piteau, Chief and Medical Director of Pediatrics at Quinte Health Care and Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health for Toronto Public Health, and an emergency medicine physician. For more information on the Flu Shot please visit: https://www.askontariodoctors.ca/flufacts

This episode features Dr. Atul Kapur, an Emergency Physician in Ottawa and President of Physicians for a Smoke-free Canada. Dr. Kapur discusses the serious health concerns with vaping and the need for changes in how they are advertised to the public including youth. 

This episode features Dr. Marni Brooks a family physician specializing in the area of Cannabinoid Medicine and Dr. Taylor Lougheed a family, emergency, sport, and cannabinoid physician.

This episode features Dr. Marni Brooks a Family Physician specializing in the area of Cannabinoid Medicine and Dr. Taylor Lougheed a Family, Emergency, Sport, and Cannabinoid Physician.

This episode features Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health for Toronto Public Health, and an emergency medicine physician. Dr. Dubey helps to debunk the many myths about vaccinations. For more information on vaccinations please visit askontariodoctors.ca

This episode features Dr. Shalea Piteau, Chief and Medical Director of Pediatrics at Quinte Health Care, in Bellville Ontario. Dr. Piteau discusses the benefits of pediatric vaccination and answers common parent questions on how vaccinations work. For more information on vaccinations please visit askontariodoctors.ca