Dr. Ryan Sommers

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Senior Regional Medical Officer of Health and Senior Medical Director Population and Public Health, Nova Scotia Health, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician, Family Physician, Northern Zone
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October 17, 2023

A metabolic health specialist in N.S. talks about the Ozempic craze

CBC Radio

Millions of Canadians are using Ozempic for weight loss, even though its intended to help fight Type 2 diabetes. We ask Dr. Michael Mindrum about the drug's surging popularity, as well as its advantages and drawbacks. Dr. Mindrum practices internal medicine and obesity medicine.

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September 30, 2023

140,000 Nova Scotians are waiting for a family doctor. Can virtual care help?

CBC

More than 142,000 Nova Scotians — over 14 per cent of the population — are on a waitlist for a family doctor in the province as of Sept. 1. The majority are like deForest and McLennan — "new to the area." 

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