Have you hugged a doctor today?

Today is Doctor's Day, and Health Sciences North is honouring the 285 physicians who provide care at the hospital.

The Ontario Medical Association has declared May 1 is Doctor's Day to recognize the 27,000 physicians who practice in the province.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to you, for all that you do at HSN,” said Mike McCann, chair of Health Sciences North's board of directors, in a press release. “Your commitment to providing safe and quality patient care is key to meeting our mission of improving the health of northerners.”

Health Sciences North said in a press release it also extends its appreciation to Greater Sudbury’s doctors who have been been sharing their time, expertise and wisdom with medical students and residents.