The shortage of family doctors in Orleans has created challenges for residents seeking consistent, ongoing care. At Centrum Pharmacy, we are committed to not only recruiting new family physicians but also helping them stay and thrive in our community. Here’s how we are tackling this issue and how you, as a member of the community, can help.
How Centrum Pharmacy Helps Solve the Shortage
- Recruitment of New Physicians
- We actively identify and connect qualified family doctors with opportunities in Orleans.
- By reducing administrative and patient-acquisition barriers, we make it easier for new physicians to start full-service practices in the community.
- Retention Strategies
- We support local physicians in coordinating with Orleans Family Health Clinic assist with managing the non-patient facing side of their practices, so they can focus on patient care rather than administrative burdens.
- Our initiatives also foster strong connections between physicians and the community, encouraging long-term commitment to Orleans.
- Creating Sustainable Practices
- By helping doctors navigate operational challenges, we improve the likelihood that family physicians will remain in the area for years to come.
- These efforts ensure patients have consistent access to care and reduce the number of “orphaned” patients.
Centrum Pharmacy: At the Forefront of Change
Centrum Pharmacy has been an established, family-run, independent business in Orleans for decades. Our physician recruitment and retention efforts have largely been philanthropic, reflecting our commitment to giving back to the community.
However, the reality is that:
- Pharmacy margins are shrinking,
- Operational costs have risen dramatically since COVID-19,
- Inflation continues to impact businesses and families alike.
Without the community’s support, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain this critical work.
How You Can Make a Difference
By choosing Centrum Pharmacy as your pharmacy of choice, you help fund the recruitment and retention of family doctors in Orleans. Your support allows us to:
- Continue attracting qualified physicians to our community,
- Provide ongoing resources and operational support for local practices,
- Ensure that every patient has access to high-quality, continuous primary care.
Supporting a Canadian, non-corporate, family-run independent pharmacy means supporting the health of your neighbors, your family, and your community.
Take Action Today: Fill your prescriptions, use our pharmacy services, and recommend us to friends and family. Together, we can ensure Orleans residents have access to the family doctors they deserve.
Looking for a Family Doctor?
Check our get a doctor page to see if our waitlists are open and consider transferring your prescriptions to Centrum Pharmacy!
Come for the Convenience, Stay for the Service.
Caring for Your Family Since 1999
Disclaimer: The medical information on this site is provided as an information resource only and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please do not initiate, modify, or discontinue any treatment, medication, or supplement solely based on this information. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider first. Full Disclaimer.
