An echo across the North
Dr. Bryan MacLeod has seen first hand how the shortage of doctors in Northern Ontario effects both patients and clinicians in the region. That’s why when he heard the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care was looking to establish an ECHO Hub focused on chronic pain in Ontario, he knew he wanted to be a part of it. “Chronic pain is such a common and debilitating condition, and there’s very few specialists or experts, so this is one way of providing care that hasn’t traditionally been available in rural communities,” says MacLeod, Medical Director of the Chronic Pain Management Program at St. Joseph’s Care Group...
> Read MoreNOSM Launches Wellness App
Do you know what to do if you get injured at work? Do you know where to call if you are in crisis? Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to get on the road to drive to your next rotation? Are you looking to connect with mental health services? The Postgraduate Wellness Program at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the launch of NOSM Well, a new digital app designed to promote healthy learning and working environments among residents, as well as help them develop skills in self-care and provide support for those who may struggling personally or professionally. Within the app, NOSM residents will fi...
> Read MoreNOSM Dean and CEO Featured in Rural Spark Podcast
Rural Spark, a new podcast on rural innovation in Canada, launched this week with three episodes including a discussion on rural physician recruitment with Dr. Roger Strasser, NOSM Dean and CEO. Rural Spark is a space where success stories, promising practices and lessons learned on rural innovation—both social and economic—are shared. The podcast can be found on the iTunes store and Spotify....
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