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Summerville FHT partnered with Mississauga OHT opens clinic to alleviate ER pressures
Mississauga News published an article on Jan 27, 2025 By News Room Keep children out of hospitals. That’s the goal of a Mississauga pediatric clinic led by nurse practitioners. “There are options other than going to emerge,” said Sharon St. Germain, operations manager at Summerville Family Health Team, which partnered with the Mississauga Ontario Health…
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Election Advocacy- 2025 Member Toolkit and Advocacy Webinar Recording for all members
Dear Primary Care Team Members, Thank you for your continued dedication to delivering high-quality, team-based primary care. As we find ourselves in the middle of a provincial election, your voice is crucial in advocating for the continued investment in health human resources and expansion of primary care teams. To support you in these efforts, AFHTO…
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Election Advocacy- Leadership Triad 2025 Member Toolkit and Advocacy Webinar Recording
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs, and Lead Clinicians, Thank you for joining Monday’s webinar and for your ongoing commitment to strengthening and supporting our joint advocacy efforts this election. Your engagement continues to be invaluable as we look to the next phase of primary care team expansion associated with the recent $1.8 billion funding…
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Couchiching Family Health Team, New Path Youth & Family Services, And CFS Counselling + Wellbeing Launch Coordinated Walk-In Mental Health Support
Muskoka 411 published an article on Feb 9, 2025 By News Room In a significant step towards prioritizing mental health in the Couchiching community, Couchiching Family Health Team, New Path Youth & Family Services, and CFS Counselling + Wellbeing are proud to announce the official launch of their collaborative walk-in mental health counselling services. Starting…
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Bits & Pieces: election advocacy webinars and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Register now – AFHTO election advocacy webinars Corporate and Financial Records webinar materials available Member stories News and updates including primary care in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond Learn how to integrate equity-oriented strategies into your primary care conversations Ontario Health news: insomnia disorder quality standard,…
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Addressing Primary Care Workforce Challenges and Next Steps; Register Now – AFHTO Election Advocacy Webinars
Dear members, We know many of you are feeling frustrated by the ongoing challenges surrounding salary increases, and the government’s response to the growing issues in primary care. We share your concerns, and we want to assure you that we are actively advocating on behalf of primary care teams. In the recent announcement, one of…
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Information and Data Retention Part 1: Corporate and Financial Records
Hosted by INQ Law and AFHTO Objectives Join INQ Law and the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) for an engaging webinar series aimed at deepening your understanding of best practices in information management and retention. Webinar 1: Information and Data Retention Part 1: Corporate and Financial Records ? Date: Wednesday January 22nd…
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Anticipated Provincial Election News and Advocacy Update
Dear EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians, I’m reaching out to you today with a detailed update on AFHTO’s recent advocacy efforts, upcoming initiatives, and preparations for the anticipated provincial election. This update outlines critical progress on key advocacy fronts and highlights upcoming opportunities for engagement. Please take some time to go through this…
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Bits & Pieces: apply for Leadership Council and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply to join AFHTO’s Leadership Council! Member stories New cervical screening test in Ontario Discount for 101 Series: An Introduction to Medical-Legal Issues for Health Care Providers News and updates including provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners Ontario cancer and renal plans…
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Kincardine FHT opens renovated medical and childcare centre in Ripley
Kincardine News published an article on Jan 5, 2025 By Kincardine News The newly renovated Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre is now fully operational and ready to serve the community. “The grand opening of the Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre represents a pivotal moment for our community. It reinforces our commitment to accessible healthcare and…