(Front Row L to R: Dr. Barry Anderson, Dr. Lorena Jenks, Dr. Elaine Spencer, Dr. Brian Johnstone, Dr. John Porter Back Row L to R: Dr. Robert Algie, Dr. Angus MacKintosh, Dr, Jason Shack)More than 280 residents gathered at the Memorial Sports Centre for a community appreciation dinner in honour of doctors in the Fort Frances area.
Event chair councillor Andrew Hallikas says it was the first time the local Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee focused attention on the retention side of its work.
"And we need to recognize that if we wish to recruit new doctors we have retain the one's that we have," says Hallikas. "We can do this by showing our support for them and appreciation for their work and being seen as a physician friendly town."
Hallikas says last night's event was an opportunity for the public to say thanks to all doctors for their work.
