The Central West Primary Care Network (CW PCN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was an inspiring evening of learning, connection, and collaboration, bringing together primary care providers from across our community to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future of health care in our region.
As part of the evening’s celebrations, PCN leaders took time to recognize the outstanding dedication, leadership, and compassion demonstrated by local physicians and care teams. From long-standing contributions to exceptional acts of teamwork and support, these awards highlight the individuals who embody the very best of primary care in the Central West region.
A special moment of thanks was also given to Dr. Priya Chopra for her service as the specialist member of the Primary Care Council. Dr. Chopra demonstrated a true willingness to partner with primary care in building the framework for the Ontario Health Team. The newly elected specialist physician will be announced shortly.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s honourees, including those nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in serving patients, colleagues, and the community, as well as recipients of the William Osler Health System Long-Service Awards.
Central West Primary Care Network Recognition of Colleagues Making a Difference
Dr. Nihal El Khouly, Primary Care Obstetrics Group
Dr. Aalia Khan, Sunnnyvale Medical Centre
Dr. Susan Hayward, Queen Square Doctors
Dr. Leili Pede, Central Brampton Family Health Team
Dr. Arielle Rochman, Woodbridge Family Physicians
Dr. Alessandra Palombo & Dr. Kelly Le, Physician Co-Leads of the CARE Program
Dr. Jeffrey Ashley, Rexdale Medical Centre
Dr. Bruce Herman, Healthpoint Medicine
Dr. Sheldon Finkelstein, Kipling Heights Medical Centre
William Osler Long-Service Awards
Dr. Paul Salciccioli – 45 years
Dr. Mark Accardo – 40 years
Dr. Constance Weicker – 35 years
Dr. Shiraz Shariff -35 years
Dr. Jacqueline Mitchell – 35 years
Dr. Gene Li – 35 years
Dr. James Choe – 35 years
Dr. Jeffrey Ashley – 35 years
Dr. Allen Weinberger – 30 years
Dr. Priya Suppal – 30 years
Dr. Lawrence Luftspring – 30 years
Dr. Marion Dyke – 30 years
Dr. Louella Lobo – 25 years
Dr. Basil Shilash – 20 years
Dr. Rohit Nagpal – 20 years
Dr. Irving Siegel – 15 years
Dr. Rakesh Rikhye – 15 years
Dr. Amritpal Thind – 10 years
Dr. Riaz Hussain – 10 years
Dr. Michael Mak – 10 years
Dr. Jennifer Kagan – 10 years
Dr. Karthiha Raveenthiran – 10 years
Dr. Simone Banh – 10 years
Dr. Aalia Khan – 5 years
Dr. Grigory Karmy – 5 years
Dr. Aveksha Ellaurie – 5 years
Congratulations to all! Thank you again for your dedication to your patients, colleagues, and the community.

