| Below are relevant updates and items for AFHTO members: |
Members in the Media
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| Central Lambton Family Health Team was featured in the Petrolia Topic for successfully leveraging partnerships with local organizations to expand access to mental health services for Petrolia Youth. |
Continuing Education Opportunities
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| FREE Webcast Series on Perinatal mental health from Mount Sinai Hospital. Upcoming episodes October 27, November 24. Email for more information. |
Advanced Health Leadership Program – Rotman School of Management. Modules starting in February, April, and June. Scholarships available. Apply by November 15. |
| FREE Primary Health Care Research Training: Transdisciplinary Understandings and Training on Research (TUTOR-PHC) accepting applications for 2017-18 – CME and University accredited. Apply by December 2. |
Upcoming Tools from Centre for Effective Practice including Medical Assistance in Dying, Mental Health, Chronic Insomnia, and Options for Chronic Pain, part of the Knowledge Translation in Primary Care initiative. |
Clinical Resources for Providers & Patients
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| Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) landing page from MOHLTC includes public-facing Patient Pathway, FAQs, and other tools. |
Conferences
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| AFHTO 2016 Conference – October 17 & 18. Registration is still open. Need a place to stay? Rooms are available for a limited time at a conference rate of $209/night at the Radisson Admiral, just down the street. Book now – offer ends Thursday, October 6! Use promotional code AFHTO. |
Health Promotion Ontario Conference 2016. October 18 & 19, Ottawa. Register here. |
| Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Forum 2016. October 19, Toronto. Register here. |
Children’s Mental Health Ontario 2016 Conference. November 20-22, Toronto. Register now or download conference program. |
| Ontario College of Family Physician 54th Annual Scientific Assembly. November 24-26, Toronto. Register now or email for information. |
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Upcoming Web Events
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| Webinar: Are you paying the best price for your group insurance plan? NEW session added for October 13, 3:00-4:00pm. Join the webinar here – preregistration not required. |
Webinar: Financial Literacy for FHT/NPLC Leaders. November 15, 12:00-1:30, presented by AFHTO and BDO Canada, for board members and EDs/Admin Leads. Register here. |
| WIHI Podcasts: Join the Institute for Health Improvement’s biweekly podcasts, alternate Thursdays from 2:00-3:00pm. Upcoming episodes October 20 & November 3. |
Telemedicine Event: Beyond the Break – World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management. October 20, 2016. Fore more information, visit www.osteoporosis.ca. |
Send Your Input to Help Develop Policy and Resources
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| Health Technology: Health Quality Ontario is seeking professional and public comment on draft guideline recommendations. Email for more information. |
Levels of Care Framework: This is a component of Patients First intended to support home and community care. Read the discussion paper (English|French) and send feedback to the MOHLTC. |
AFHTO News
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| AFHTO’s 2016 Annual Report – Equity, Integration and Access: Shaping a Population-Focused Health System has been released. It showcases the work of AFHTO and its members to move toward our vision of timely access to high-quality and comprehensive primary care for all Ontarians. |
D2D 4.0 Interactive Report is live! See your results; check out how AFHTO member teams measure up against provincial averages; and learn more about how to use your data. Need help? Watch a webinar or contact us. |
| On September 24, the Health Minister spoke at NPAO’s annual conference, where he announced that the anticipated funding letters would be sent in “weeks, not months.” |
Kavita Mehta will be assuming the role of CEO at AFHTO, effective November 30, 2016. AFHTO members and friends will have an opportunity to bid a fond farewell to Angie Heydon at the 2016 AFHTO Conference in October. |
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