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At their meeting on Apr. 26, 2022, council approved a motion to proclaim Sunday, May 1, 2022, as ‘Doctors’ Day’ in Port Colborne and will be lighting up City Hall blue in recognition of the city’s doctors.
“On behalf of members of council and staff I would like to thank the doctors in our community who have chosen to practice in Port Colborne and for their dedication to our residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Bill Steele. “Doctors have been faced with unprecedented challenges, working countless hours to keep our residents safe. On May 1 we’re showing our support for our physicians on Doctors’ Day and for the first time ever, lighting our cupola at City Hall blue in their honour.”
City staff have also been working closely with the Niagara Region Public Health physician recruiter and are committed to finding solutions to increase primary healthcare services in the community.
“We’re actively recruiting physicians because the health and well-being of our residents is a top priority, and we look forward to welcoming more doctors to Port Colborne,” said Scott Luey, chief administrative officer.
About Doctors’ Day
Each year on May 1, thousands of people across Ontario take the time to recognize Ontario’s doctors and show appreciation towards their dedication and hard work. This date was chosen to honour the birthday of the first woman to practice medicine in Canada and a founder of Canada’s women’s movement, Dr. Emily Stowe. The campaign is led by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) to encourage Ontarians to show their appreciation for physicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Ontario-wide act of thanks recognizes doctors for leading Ontario to better health. Every day, Ontario’s doctors treat and care for more than 340,000 patients across the province. Ontario’s doctors work hard to ensure that patients are getting the care they need, whether it’s in a hospital, long-term care home, clinic, research lab, or in a patient’s home.
About the OMA
The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario’s 43,000-plus physicians, medical students, and retired physicians, advocating for and supporting doctors while strengthening the leadership role of doctors in caring for patients. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system.
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