Taking a geographic approach to Canadian primary care access

Thu, June, 26 2025 | 1 - 2 p.m. ET | English

Improving access to primary care is one of the most urgent challenges facing provincial, regional and municipal health teams. In this webinar, discover how geographic data and tools can help identify service gaps, guide strategic planning and support the expansion of care — especially for family doctors, health homes and long-term care.

You’ll hear from members of the Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team, who will share how a geographic approach helped inform the rollout of new primary care services in the Kingston area. Learn how GIS supports population health assessments, scenario planning and equitable care strategies to ensure your resources are directed where they’re needed most.

Key Points

  • Use GIS to identify gaps in primary care service coverage

  • Plan health service expansions using geographic insights

  • Learn from real-world examples in the Kingston area

Intended Audience

  • Health and hospital systems planners

  • Provincial healthcare administrators and decision-makers

  • Public health and healthcare analysts

  • GIS Analysts

  • Medical Officers of Health and Public Health Managers

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