As Saskatchewan marked Family Doctor Day on May 19, health professionals and residents alike took the opportunity to reflect on the critical role of family physicians, and the growing pressure they face. 

“Family Doctor Day is not just about saying thank you. It’s about raising awareness of the physician shortage and advocating for change,” said Dr. Darcie McGonigle, President of the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians (SCFP), in an interview with the Daily Herald. “We’re really in need of more family physicians in both urban and rural areas, and we want to make the profession more attractive to new graduates.”