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Survey shows progress in primary care access as Nurse Practitioners help close gaps

The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes findings from the 2025 OurCare National Survey, which demonstrate meaningful improvements in Canadians’ access to primary care, with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) playing an increasingly vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of communities across the country.  The...

Sharp rise in ADHD stimulant prescriptions in Ontario, research finds

A new Ontario-based study has found a significant rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly among adults and females. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, calls for better clinical guidance to help ensure those medications are prescribed...
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