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LEADS LITE: Apply now to become a better leader in five 90-minute webinars! Current and emerging community and primary health care leaders need practical leadership capability. That’s what LeaderShift’s new LEADS LITE five-part, interactive, online workshop series is all about. This workshop series starts in January 2019. Space is limited. Apply by Dec. 7. More information and the link to the application form are here. |
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Members in the media and journals City of Kawartha Lakes FHT– City of Kawartha Lakes FHT helps keep Woodville Medical open
Peterborough FHT– Peterborough FHT adds third ultrasound machine
St. Michael’s Hospital Academic FHT – the most effective outreach for patients overdue for cancer screening |
AFHTO members recognised in 2018 OCFP Awards AFHTO congratulates Medical Associates of Port Perry, North Durham FHT and physicians in our member family health teams who were recognized on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) 2018 Awards Ceremony. See the full list here. |
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Change Day ON- pledge by Nov 22 Thousands of pledges have been made so far and you can still participate. Please ensure that your team and all involved post their pledges to the website by Nov. 22 to officially count towards the Celebration Day 2018 tally. Join Celebration Day from 12-1 p.m. on Facebook LIVE. They’ll be featuring changemakers and your stories from across the province. |
Measuring Up 2018 Health Quality Ontario has released their yearly report on the performance of Ontario’s health care system. Key findings include emergency department visits are on the rise, especially among patients with serious conditions. But fewer children and youths are having their first care for a mental health condition occur in the emergency department. Read the report here. |
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Digital Storytelling webinar Nov 22 This free webinar from 12:00pm – 1:00pm by Techsoup Canada will share tools and successful campaigns that can help teams tell their own stories even with limited resources. Register here. |
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| 2018 Cancer System Performance Report Canadian Partnership Against Cancer has released the 2018 Cancer System Performance Report. Highlights include that more Canadians are surviving cancer than ever before, too many Canadians are still being diagnosed with preventable cancers, and wait times for diagnostic tests are still too long. Read more here. |
Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and Workplace Violence Prevention Initiative 2018/2019 On Nov. 14, 2018, the Ministry of Labour and Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) reviewed the Ontario Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and Workplace Violence Prevention Initiative. This initiative is to promote compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations. The webcast and presentation can be seen here. |
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Free opioid addiction treatment guide Free from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, for a limited time and within Ontario only, Making the Choice, Making It Work: Treatment for Opioid Addiction is an easy-to-read guide for people in treatment for opioid addiction. Formerly known as the Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Client Handbook, the updated guide describes how treatment works, side-effects, drug interactions, counselling, pregnancy and more. To receive your free copy, use the code “MAKING THE CHOICE” and order directly by phone or e-mail. Complimentary copies are not available through the on-line store. Organizations may be eligible for up to 208 copies. Order by e-mail: publications@camh.ca Order by phone: 1 800 661-1111 (toll-free) or 416 595-6059 |
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Advanced clinical practice fellowship request for proposals The Advanced Clinical Practice Fellowship (ACPF) program provides RNs and NPs the opportunity to have a focused, self-directed learning experience to develop clinical, leadership or best practice guideline implementation knowledge and skills, with support from a mentor(s), the organization where the RN/NP is employed, and RNAO. A new request for proposals has been issued for a new round of fellowships that can occur any time during the period of April 15, 2019 – February 1, 2020. Find out more here.
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OCD education needs assessment The Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences in Toronto provides residential and outpatient treatment for patients with Obsessive Compulsive (OCD) and related disorders, as well as an education program for healthcare professionals to increase their knowledge and capacity in this field. As they plan for next year’s education and training activities, they’re seeking your input to ensure their educational program meets the needs of those providing care and treatment to those with OCD. Here’s the link to the short survey. |
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Helen Bevan webinar, Nov. 22, 2018 Helen Bevan, the Chief Transformation Officer for the National Health Service (NHS) will facilitate a virtual lunch and learn on Primary Care and Health System Change on Nov. 22, hosted by The Change Foundation and offered to AFHTO and OCFP members. Register here. |
NPAO MaiD Conference, Nov. 30, 2018 This free workshop is for those interested in or already providing MAiD. Learn more here. |
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Governance Webcast Series: Board Orientation and Education, Dec. 6, 2018 Learn why board orientation and education is important. Register now! |
Young-Onset Dementia: The Experience of Spousal Carers- Baycrest GeMH, Nov. 23, 2018 Gain a better understanding of the experiences and needs of young-onset dementia spousal caregivers. Learn more here. |
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