Dr. Dominik Nowak
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
Past President, Ontario Medical Association 🩺 Family Physician 💫 Optimist working toward a health system that is more kind, caring, careful
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"Family doctors aren’t just a critical link for childhood vaccination — they’re the entry point into the health-care system. Those without one are often left to make health decisions on their own." — @namshine.bsky.social
ANALYSIS: One way to help prevent a measles outbreak? Fix the family doctor crisis | TVO Today
A family doctor provides both easy access to vaccination and high-quality information. Ontarians need both.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"Family doctors aren’t just a critical link for childhood vaccination — they’re the entry point into the health-care system. Those without one are often left to make health decisions on their own." — @namshine.bsky.social
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While we celebrate #DoctorsDay, it is also Dr.
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social’s final day as OMA President.
His message: optimism matters. Together, we can build a stronger future for patients and the profession.
Thank you, Dr. Nowak!
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social’s final day as OMA President.
His message: optimism matters. Together, we can build a stronger future for patients and the profession.
Thank you, Dr. Nowak!
May 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
While we celebrate #DoctorsDay, it is also Dr.
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social’s final day as OMA President.
His message: optimism matters. Together, we can build a stronger future for patients and the profession.
Thank you, Dr. Nowak!
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social’s final day as OMA President.
His message: optimism matters. Together, we can build a stronger future for patients and the profession.
Thank you, Dr. Nowak!
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Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI www.thestar.com/life/health-... @thestar.com
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@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
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March 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI www.thestar.com/life/health-... @thestar.com
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@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
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"People shouldn’t have to resort to “do-it-yourself medicine just ‘cause they’re desperate for any sort of care" - @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI
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Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI
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Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI
But ChatGPT didn’t go to medical school
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March 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"People shouldn’t have to resort to “do-it-yourself medicine just ‘cause they’re desperate for any sort of care" - @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI
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Should you consult ‘Dr. ChatGPT’? Here’s what doctors have to say as Canadians increasingly turn to AI
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Reposted by Dr. Dominik Nowak
Nearly 40% of Ontarians we surveyed have delayed or avoided care because they’ve lost confidence in the system. As @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social says, access is essential in health care—without it, patients wait until it’s an emergency. We need real investments to stabilize the system. #onpoli
February 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Nearly 40% of Ontarians we surveyed have delayed or avoided care because they’ve lost confidence in the system. As @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social says, access is essential in health care—without it, patients wait until it’s an emergency. We need real investments to stabilize the system. #onpoli
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Our 🇨🇦 health system in Ontario is at a crossroads.
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
February 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Our 🇨🇦 health system in Ontario is at a crossroads.
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
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What prescription do the parties have to fix our ailing health care system? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asked @erinariss.bsky.social (@ontarionurses.bsky.social), @snewbery1.bsky.social (NOSM), @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (@ontariosdoctors.bsky.social) & Jobin Varughese ( @ocfp.bsky.social) #onpoli
Election 2025: Diagnosing Ontario's Health Care Shortages | The Agenda
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February 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What prescription do the parties have to fix our ailing health care system? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asked @erinariss.bsky.social (@ontarionurses.bsky.social), @snewbery1.bsky.social (NOSM), @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (@ontariosdoctors.bsky.social) & Jobin Varughese ( @ocfp.bsky.social) #onpoli
Our 🇨🇦 health system in Ontario is at a crossroads.
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
February 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Our 🇨🇦 health system in Ontario is at a crossroads.
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
Our top ballot box question as Ontario votes next week:
🗳️ Who do we trust to rebuild our health system?
🎥 @tvotoday.bsky.social: www.tvo.org/video/electi...
#onpoli #onhealth #onelxn #theagenda
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There’s a lot being said this election, but health care can’t be ignored. A strong health-care system is essential for a strong economy—yet millions are struggling to get the care they need.
Send the message that health care matters:
stopthehealthcrisis.ca
Send the message that health care matters:
stopthehealthcrisis.ca
February 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
There’s a lot being said this election, but health care can’t be ignored. A strong health-care system is essential for a strong economy—yet millions are struggling to get the care they need.
Send the message that health care matters:
stopthehealthcrisis.ca
Send the message that health care matters:
stopthehealthcrisis.ca
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IfP members Fahad Razak, Azza Eissa, @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social , Andrew Pinto, & Janet Smylie recently co-authored a report in Family Care Physician titled “Primary care in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Lessons from Ontario.”
January 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
IfP members Fahad Razak, Azza Eissa, @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social , Andrew Pinto, & Janet Smylie recently co-authored a report in Family Care Physician titled “Primary care in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Lessons from Ontario.”
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Ontario’s doctors are asking all Party Leaders to prioritize patient care.
2.5M Ontarians lack a family doctor—soon 4M.
EDs are closing due to doctor shortages.
Wait times are among the worst globally.
2.5M Ontarians lack a family doctor—soon 4M.
EDs are closing due to doctor shortages.
Wait times are among the worst globally.
January 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ontario’s doctors are asking all Party Leaders to prioritize patient care.
2.5M Ontarians lack a family doctor—soon 4M.
EDs are closing due to doctor shortages.
Wait times are among the worst globally.
2.5M Ontarians lack a family doctor—soon 4M.
EDs are closing due to doctor shortages.
Wait times are among the worst globally.
Reposted by Dr. Dominik Nowak
How can rural Ontario access better health care? @spaikin.bsky.social asked @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (Ontario Medical Association), Doris Grinspun (@registerednurses.bsky.social), and Neil MacLean (Brightshores Research Institute) at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. #ROMA2025
How Can Rural Ontario Access Better Health Care? | The Agenda
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January 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
How can rural Ontario access better health care? @spaikin.bsky.social asked @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (Ontario Medical Association), Doris Grinspun (@registerednurses.bsky.social), and Neil MacLean (Brightshores Research Institute) at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. #ROMA2025
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"What we're seeing is a Hunger Games right now across Ontario, where communities are pitched against one another to compete for doctors." — @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (OMA) at the ROMA conference w/ Doris Grinspun (@registerednurses.bsky.social), Neil MacLean (Brightshores) & @spaikin.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"What we're seeing is a Hunger Games right now across Ontario, where communities are pitched against one another to compete for doctors." — @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social (OMA) at the ROMA conference w/ Doris Grinspun (@registerednurses.bsky.social), Neil MacLean (Brightshores) & @spaikin.bsky.social
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Ontario hospital emergency rooms may experience a surge in demand over the holidays. Here's how to prevent getting sick www.toronto.com/news/ontario... via @torontodotcom
Ontario hospital emergency rooms may experience a surge in demand over the holidays. Here's how to prevent getting sick
Dr. Dominik Nowak offers tips on how to stay out of the emergency room as cases of infections like influenza, COVID, norovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) swirl during the holiday season.
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December 16, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Ontario hospital emergency rooms may experience a surge in demand over the holidays. Here's how to prevent getting sick www.toronto.com/news/ontario... via @torontodotcom
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“We have to pay special attention to high-needs specialties in northern ON where we know we have significant gaps. In family practice, psychiatry, pediatrics, obstetrics, maternity care, anesthesiology, internal medicine…”- @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social in www.toronto.com/news/norther...
https://toronto.com/news/northern-…
December 16, 2024 at 4:55 PM
“We have to pay special attention to high-needs specialties in northern ON where we know we have significant gaps. In family practice, psychiatry, pediatrics, obstetrics, maternity care, anesthesiology, internal medicine…”- @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social in www.toronto.com/news/norther...
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The organization that represents Ontario’s doctors is raising concerns over a proposed change to provincial long-term-care legislation that it says could put patient safety at risk.
‘Patients at risk.’ Doctors raise alarm over new long-term-care role for nurse practitioners
Proposed change has been a “long-time coming,” says Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario CEO Doris Grinspun. "Let’s move on and do what’s best for residents and their families.”
www.thestar.com
December 13, 2024 at 4:31 PM
The organization that represents Ontario’s doctors is raising concerns over a proposed change to provincial long-term-care legislation that it says could put patient safety at risk.
Reposted by Dr. Dominik Nowak
‘Patients at risk.’ Doctors raise alarm over new long-term-care role for nurse practitioners www.thestar.com/business/pat... @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
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December 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM
‘Patients at risk.’ Doctors raise alarm over new long-term-care role for nurse practitioners www.thestar.com/business/pat... @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
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Here's where the primary care crisis is hitting Ontario hardest
Data show millions of Ontarians without family doctors — and many more potentially on the way
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
Data show millions of Ontarians without family doctors — and many more potentially on the way
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
Here's where the primary care crisis is hitting Ontario hardest
Data show millions of Ontarians without family doctors — and many more potentially on the way
www.thetrillium.ca
November 28, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Here's where the primary care crisis is hitting Ontario hardest
Data show millions of Ontarians without family doctors — and many more potentially on the way
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
Data show millions of Ontarians without family doctors — and many more potentially on the way
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
Social factors like food security & affordability contribute to 80% of health.
As a family doc, I see that link every day I care for patients. That is why Toronto physician leaders chose to support @DailyBreadTO to elevate the critical connection between food security & health.
#onhealth #onpoli
As a family doc, I see that link every day I care for patients. That is why Toronto physician leaders chose to support @DailyBreadTO to elevate the critical connection between food security & health.
#onhealth #onpoli
November 26, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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Millions of Ontarians don’t have access to a family doctor — this is a crisis. The solution isn’t replacing family doctors, but building stronger, integrated teams that work together for patients.
Patients deserve collaboration, not shortcuts. Watch
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social explain ⬇️
Patients deserve collaboration, not shortcuts. Watch
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social explain ⬇️
November 26, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Millions of Ontarians don’t have access to a family doctor — this is a crisis. The solution isn’t replacing family doctors, but building stronger, integrated teams that work together for patients.
Patients deserve collaboration, not shortcuts. Watch
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social explain ⬇️
Patients deserve collaboration, not shortcuts. Watch
@dominiknowakmd.bsky.social explain ⬇️