Rural communities make up 18% of the national population, but they are only served by 8% of all practicing physicians in Canada. Rural populations have also been found to be, on average, older, less affluent, and less healthy than their urban counterparts. Ontario Community Health Centres (CHCs) strive to offer services specifically tailored to their communities, which is particularly valuable in rural communities that may have to prioritize the services they offer based on the limited resources available.
