For the Media
The OAND represents over 600 Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario. Naturopathic Doctors are experts in the field of natural health and leaders in prevention. At the OAND, we believe Naturopathic Doctors are the future of health, and that patients and readers are looking for ways to expand their current view of health and explore health care options. The OAND can be a great source. We are committed to helping media representatives get the information and insight needed to keep pace in a competitive news environment. The OAND is the gateway to Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario and the OAND team is a valuable news and information resource for health reporters and editors covering health and wellbeing topics including; chronic disease prevention and management, collaboration with other health professions in treating patients with serious conditions including cancer and cardiology and much more.
We are flexible and will work with you either on a background basis or as a quoted news source. Our insight can be helpful in terms of understanding how Naturopathic Doctors fit in Ontario’s health care system, their work as primary health care providers, as well as provide an in depth look at the different therapies and protocols used in naturopathic medicine. We can help you frame stories and explain complex issues and problems - as well as provide ways to minimize, address or solve them - in terms that meet your needs as a reporter and which your audience can quickly grasp.
We are responsive and will honour your deadlines. We're dedicated to working closely with print, television, radio and Web reporters to help them get the background information and the expert connections they need to maintain momentum on breaking news or to support lengthier features, think pieces and television or radio segments.
Newsroom Background Sessions
The OAND team will provide accurate information on Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario. Naturopathic Doctors current regulation, scope of practice and therapies practiced in Ontario.
Referrals
We can supply referrals to many expert contacts to help reporters expand their perspective on stories.
Consumer Programming
The OAND is dedicated to spreading the word about Naturopathic Medicine and how Naturopathic Doctors are changing people’s lives by changing their health. We are keen to help you expand your thinking on the treatment of disease, as well as showcasing the Naturopathic model of prevention. Tell us what’s on your mind and let us provide you with the right expert, whatever the topic might be.
To schedule an interview or for more information, contact:
Ronda Parkes
Manager, Corporate Membership & Marketing
OAND
789 Don Mills Road, Suite 603
Toronto, ON – M3C 1T5
416-233-2001 ext. 228
ronda@oand.org
