Family Medicine Matters – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr. Sarah Cook speaks with rural family physician Dr. Sarah Newbery, from Marathon, Ontario, about how team-based care helps meet community needs sustainably. They discuss how doctors working closely together build a strong culture that drives meaningful change, and why family medicine is so important to our health care system.

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Sixty per cent of British Columbia’s residents are without a family physician. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for bold solutions to improve access to primary care. In this episode, Dr. Tia Pham sits down with CFPC President Dr. Sarah Cook to explore innovative team-based care approaches that improve access to care and enhance patient outcomes.

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Canada’s health care system is under strain, with many patients unable to access a family doctor. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Cook sits down with Dr. Kerri Treherne, a Calgary-based family physician, to reflect on her work within a non-profit community health centre and explore what intentional team-based care means. It’s more than putting people together. When done well, they can improve access to care.    

This podcast series is eligible for non-certified Mainpro+ credits. Participants may also earn additional Certified Assessment credits by completing a Linking Learning exercise.

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What if treating patients meant addressing their social needs too? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Cook speaks with Dr. Gary Bloch about social prescribing. It’s an innovative model that brings community and social supports into health care. They discuss how addressing the social determinants of health can improve patient outcomes while also supporting physicians. You can learn more about the work Dr. Gary Bloch is doing by exploring St. Michael's Academic Family Health Team Social Interventions Booklet. You can also contact Dr. Bloch at Gary.bloch@utoronto.ca.

This podcast series is eligible for non-certified Mainpro+ credits. Participants may also earn additional Certified Assessment credits by completing a Linking Learning exercise.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice.

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In this special Valentine’s Day episode, Dr. Sarah Cook speaks with Canadian Family Physician Editor Dr. Nick Pimlott about his love of family medicine. Dr. Pimlott reflects on his career and explores why it remains a profession like no other.

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Dr. Sarah Cook sits down with Dr. Emmett Harrison to explore how he’s integrated the Patient’s Medical Home vision into his clinic—from next-level team huddles to allied health professional integration. He shares how this approach improves patient access, streamlines care and reduces administrative burden.

Additional Resources:

• Explore the Patient's Medical Home Discovery Café Express, which includes a curated selection of brief resources
• To request access to a full comprehensive version, email pmh@saskhealthauthority.ca with the subject line: SHA External Organization Link

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As the Canadian population grows and patient care becomes more complex, Dr. Seyi Akinola—family physician, educator, and advocate—discusses the pivotal role international medical graduates play in strengthening comprehensive primary care. Listen in as she explores the balance between maintaining high standards and improving integration, the power of allyship and community, and her hopes for the future of family medicine. Learn more about Dr. Akinola’s IMG Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPd8hRNZ3gRpF3C_mE673IQ

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As family medicine in Canada faces unprecedented strain, Dr. Johnny Chang—rural family physician and medical leader—shares how Creston, British Columbia, transformed chronic physician shortages into a recruitment success. Listen as he explores flexibility, physician-led leadership, community partnership, and the importance of listening to doctors as keys to building sustainable, high-quality care in rural communities.

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Across Canada, family medicine is evolving to meet complex challenges. Dr. Jamaica Cass—Mohawk family physician and health leader—shares how Indigenous‑led, relationship‑based care is making a difference for Indigenous health across Canada. Listen as she explores culturally safe, team‑based primary care and the role of family medicine in supporting Indigenous self‑determination, trust, and healing.

Access the resources mentioned in this episode:

•  Indigenous Health Supplement: https://www.cfpc.ca/CFPC/media/PDF/CanMEDS-IndigenousHS-ENG-web.pdf
•  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Call to Justice Final Report: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1717103903695/1757441810573
• In Plain Sight Report: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Summary-Report.pdf
• Indigenous Health Curriculum Renewal Workbook: email academicfm@cfpc.ca to request access to the pre-released version

This podcast series is eligible for non-certified Mainpro+ credits. Participants may also earn additional Certified Assessment credits by completing a Linking Learning exercise.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice.

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