Ontario Medical Association

10/23/2026

Are expensive supplements and wellness products really worth it? 👀
Family doctor Dr. Nikolina Mizdrak is calling out the predatory side of the wellness industry and reminding us that you don’t need to spend a fortune to support your health. Sometimes, the basics like exercise, walking and working with your doctor can go a long way.

10/21/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 💜

OBGYN Dr. Lesley Hawkins shares an important reminder with her moving story about miscarriage, compassion, and the power of knowing you’re not alone.

10/20/2026

We asked doctors in remote communities why they chose to practice medicine there. Here are their answers… 🩵

This we are celebrating the physicians and health-care teams who make a difference in rural and remote communities every day.

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Connecting with colleagues from across Canada! 🇨🇦

The OMA was proud to represent Ontario’s doctors at the CMA and PTMA meeting in Winnipeg, where physician leaders gathered to share perspectives and discuss the future of health care across the country.

Working together for stronger health care. A stronger Canada.

10/16/2026

What do the two numbers in your blood pressure reading actually mean? Family physician, Dr. Ashley Sebastian breaks down systolic vs. diastolic pressure, how blood pressure is measured, and why keeping it under control is important for your overall health.

10/14/2026

What actually happens when your immune system starts attacking your own body? In our new episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Baer explains that a autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets your own tissues, causing inflammation and potentially damaging organs and affecting how they function.

10/08/2026

From pediatric pathologist: Small magnets and button batteries can cause serious, life-threatening injuries if swallowed. Keep them out of reach and take any suspected ingestion seriously. 🚨

10/07/2026

What happens in the first 60 seconds when a trauma patient arrives? 

For trauma teams, those first moments are critical. Before the patient even arrives, the team is preparing, assigning roles and getting ready to make rapid decisions that can be lifesaving.

10/06/2026

Food allergy ≠ food intolerance 

One of the biggest myths is that allergy testing can identify every reaction to food. In reality, these tests only look for specific immune responses, like IgE.

So a negative allergy test doesn’t always mean a food isn’t causing symptoms.