210907 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Minutes
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION COMMITTEE
September 7, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Deputy Mayor Dave Beres, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Councillor Penny Esseltine,
Dr. Jamie Cluett, Mike Bastow, Ashley Edwards, Dr. Brian Holowachuk, Sandy Jansen
Absent with Regrets: Lesley Ross, Dr. Matt Johnson, Dr. Howard Lamb, Dr. Abdalla
Staff:
Kyle Pratt – CAO
Ann Wright – Records & Legislative Coordinator / Acting Executive Assistant
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order 12:19 p.m.
2. Introduction of Guests or New Members
None
3. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Councillor Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Sandy Jansen
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Physician Recruitment and Retention
Committee meeting of September 7, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
4. Closed Session
Resolution #3
Moved by: Councillor Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Dave Beres
THAT the Committee move into Closed Session to consider a matter regarding
personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees.
Carried
5. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Sandy Jansen
Seconded by: Ashley Edwards
THAT the Minutes of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Meeting of
April 29, 2021, be approved.
Carried
6. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Community Strategic Plan – Baseline Metrics
The Committee had a discussion in regard to the needs of the community in
regard to Physicians and medical care.
Sandy will send stats of current physicians that the Town has so that the
Committee can work on a needs study.
7.2. Student Recruitment
It was noted that at this time the Tillsonburg Hospital has stopped student
recruitment because it was not attracting doctors.
The Committee agreed that it would be a great idea to give medical students a
tour of the town and community as part of an incentive package.
7.3. Finding a Local Physician – Correspondence from Nancy Puhr
Correspondence from the Seniors Centre was received as information. It was
noted that at this time there are not enough physicians to support out number of
residents. Dr. Cluett recommends that people keep their current doctors even if
they are a distance away, especially now that many doctors are providing care
remotely.
Resolution #4
Moved by: Councillor Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Sandy Jansen
THAT the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee receive the
correspondence from Nancy Puhr as information.
Carried
There was a general discussion about how the Committee can start moving
forward attracting new physicians and getting new medical facilities.
Resolution #4
Moved by: Mayor Stephan Molnar
Seconded by: Ashley Edwards
THAT the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee investigate a central
medical building to support local physicians.
Carried
8. New Business
None
9. Roundtable
None
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on November 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
11. Adjournment
Resolution #6
Moved by: Councillor Penny Esseltine
Seconded by: Sandy Jansen
THAT the September 7, 2021 Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
meeting be adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Carried