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niNU ARL OPNULAIN Oct. 2 by Lâ€"___.â€"_I the Comâ€" munity Foundations of Kitchener and Waterloo and Camâ€" bridge and North Dumifries. In 2004, the number of physicians (family practitioners and specialâ€" ists) per 100,000 residents in Waterloo Region was 128 â€" approximately 73 per cent of the provincial number of 176 physicians/100,000 residents. Quite simply, the number of new physicians has not been consistent with our population growth of 8.9 per cent over the last five years. The Vital Signs report terms the doctor shortage as "seriâ€" ous. n previous columns, we have discussed some Ion»going healthâ€"care issues in Waterloo Region and our chamber‘s collaboration with local community partners and stakeholders on initiatives for meeting primary care requirements The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce has been an active participant in local health care since the creation of a Physician Recruitment Task Force in 1998. In order to meet the growing demands of our community, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Health Care Recruitâ€" ment Council was established and launched in January of 2006. Working together with a network of stakeholders, the council is focused on attractâ€" ing and retaining family physicians, supporting local hospitals with recruitment, making our community an attractive location for healthâ€"care professionals and providing advocacy for the improved delivery of services. Local chamber still working to recruit more physicians Fndays: Nov. 9, 16 & 23 â€" Doors open 6:30pm/Dinner 7:00pm Saturdays: Nov. 10, 17 & 24 â€" Doors open 6:3Opm/Dinner 7:00pm Sundays: Nov. 11 & 18 â€" Doors open 4:30pm/Dinner 5:00pm Show only; Thursday November 22 Doors open 7:30pm/Show 8:00pm $17 _ TODD LETTS AND ART SINCLAIR THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE Tickets Available by contacting Telephone: 519â€"578â€"1570 1â€"800â€"265â€"8977 www.centreâ€"square.com ue Directedby Joe Brenner recruitment of family physicians remains a critical priâ€" ority. The magnitude of our docâ€" tor shortage was most recently highlighted in Waterloo Region‘s Vital Signs, the report released on Past events have been highly successful. Last year, 24 family medicine residents and two speâ€" cialists participated in a weekend forum that focused on local health, arts and innovation, in particular our capacity and record as a leadingâ€" edge community for research and development across a number of portfolios. As a result, six fam ily physicians were successfully recruited includâ€" ing two who will practice emergency medicine. This weekend, the chamber and our many partners will be hosting the annual Kitchener Waterloo Family Resident Weekend. Medical stu dents from across Ontario will visit the area and acquaint themselves with our local healthâ€"care facilities, practicing physicians and community. In 2007, visiting residents will also observe the significant expansion of our healthâ€"care facilities in Waterloo Region, including updates on the new University of Waterloo satellite medical a 1â€"year term CIBC Bonus Rate RRSP GIC. Simple interest is paid on maturity. Minimum deposit $1,000. Rates and available terms may change at any time. "CIBC For what matters" is a TM of CIBC. *This annual rate is current as of Octob‘ert lS. 1?0? and applieq:mly to 1â€"year term, nonâ€"registered CIBC Bonus Rate GICs. A lower rate may apply if you purchase Ask a CIBC advisor how a CIBC Bonus Rate GIC can meet your savings and investing needs: * Guaranteed investment * Premium returns and a choice of terms 550 King St. N. Conestoga Banking Centre 519â€"884â€"9230 27 King St. N. Waterloo 519â€"886â€"2960 Visit your local CIBC branch today. wou n e Nn a d ce Continued on page 22 315 Lincolin Rd. 200 University Ave. University of Waterloo 519â€"884â€"4760 University & Lincoln 519â€"884â€"9290 WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, October 31, 2007 * 21 For what matters.