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Featuring doctors from across the province, the OMA Spotlight on Health Podcast covers health-care issues that are top of mind for physicians and patients. For more information please visit OMA.org Br... more
FAQs about OMA Spotlight on Health:How many episodes does OMA Spotlight on Health have?The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.
September 04, 2020Back to School with Middlesex London Associate Medical Officer Dr. Alex SummersThis September back to school will look different for all children. Featuring Dr. Alex Summers, Associate Medical Officer of the Middlesex London Health, discussing how Public Health is working with school boards to ensure the safest return to classes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. ...more13minPlay
September 04, 2020Back to School with Algoma Medical Officer of Health Dr. Marlene SpruytThis September back to school will look different for all children. Featuring Dr. Marlene Spruyt, Medical Officer of Health/CEO of Algoma Public Health in Sault Ste. Marie, explaining how they are working with school boards to ensure the safest return to classes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. ...more12minPlay
August 31, 2020The Physical and Mental Effects caused by Technology and Social Media with Dr. Deepa SoniTechnology is part of almost every aspect of daily life now, but what role does it play in our physical and mental health? In a three-part series Dr. Deepa Soni, an emergency room physician at Credit Valley Hospital talks about the impacts of social media and technology. ...more12minPlay
July 27, 2020Tweeting during COVID-19 with Dr. Jennifer KwanIn March 2020 Dr. Jennifer Kwan started a twitter account to share Ontario's daily COVID-19 case numbers. Now she has almost 20 thousand followers. In this episode, Dr. Kwan discusses social media advocacy, her campaign for mandatory masking (#Masks4Canada), and what she plans to highlight next. ...more11minPlay
July 10, 2020Masking and COVID-19 with Dr. Samantha HillWearing a mask is one of the key recommendations in the OMA’s public health pillars for a safe reopening. This episode features Dr. Samanatha Hill, OMA President and Cardiac Surgeon, explaining why you should wear a face mask or face covering whenever you are in public and physical distancing is difficult....more13minPlay
June 26, 2020Physician Advocacy against Guns with Dr. Najma Ahmed Part 2Part 2 focuses on how doctors are advocating for changes in firearm legislation in Canada. Featuring Dr. Najma Ahmed a physician leader with Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns and trauma surgeon at St. Michael’s Hospital....more9minPlay
June 12, 2020COVID-19 Contact Tracing with Dr. Chris MackieWhat is contact tracing and why is it so important as we reopen Ontario? This episode features Dr. Chris Mackie, the Medical Officer of Health and CEO for the Middlesex London Health Unit, as he explains the role of contact tracing in preventing the spread of COVID-19. ...more12minPlay
June 01, 2020OMA Podcast Episode 19: Gun Violence and medicine with Dr. Najma AhmedDr. Najma Ahmed...more0minPlay
June 01, 2020OMA Podcast Episode 19: Gun Violence and medicine with Dr. Najma Ahmed.Dr. Najma Ahmed...more11minPlay
FAQs about OMA Spotlight on Health:How many episodes does OMA Spotlight on Health have?The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.