The following information was released on June 27, 2013 via e-mail to FHTs, CHCs, AHACs & NPLCs from the Ministry: On April 18, 2013, the Minister of Health and Long Term Care announced that Ontario will be integrating physiotherapists into Primary Health Care (PHC) settings, beginning in the 2013/14 fiscal year. The initial focus of this initiative is focused on the following PHC settings: Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Family Health Teams (FHTs), and Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics (NPLCs). Opportunities to integrate physiotherapy into primary health care organizations will be supported in settings where the focus will be on the inclusion of physiotherapy into existing interdisciplinary primary health care programs. This could include programs related to Lung Health (COPD/Asthma), Cardiovascular Health (Congestive Heart Failure), Diabetes, Healthy Aging etc. Funding is limited in 2013/14 however there will be future opportunities for integration in subsequent years. Click on the links below for the PHC physiotherapy funding application:
- Information and Application Package (In English or in French)
- Application Form (In English or in French)
- LHIN Leads Contact Information
- OPA Roles of Physiotherapists in Primary Care
Should your organization wish to apply for PHC physiotherapy funding please submit a completed application by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 to the following email address:
To assist with receipt of applications submitted to the ministry, please include in the Subject line:
2013 Primary Health Care Physiotherapy Application – “(Name/Type of Organization)”
Sincerely,
Melissa Farrell Director, Primary Health Care Branch
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