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Bright Lights nomination deadline this Friday, Aug. 27
Don’t wait until the last minute to shine a light on your team’s achievements. You can nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award even if:
- You’re a small, rural, or Northern team- we have an award dedicated to you.
- Your team has already won a Bright Lights Award- you just need to nominate a new program or individual
- You’re not sure if it’s eligible- just ask! Email info@afhto.ca or call 647-234-8605 x1200. We’re here to help!
Two awards also have education grants! The deadline is this Friday, August 27, 2021. Find out more here.
Member stories
Health For All FHT– COVID-19 vaccines March- July 2021 infographic
North York FHT- ‘Getting to the last 20 per cent is challenging.’ Why a mobile health team is bringing COVID-19 vaccines to the hidden unvaccinated
Memo re unused doses, tracking COVID-19 through race-based data and more
Recent updates include:
- Memo – Program Roll-out and Unused Doses- EN and FR– CMOH, Aug. 18, 2021
- Tracking COVID 19 Through Race-Based Data – indicates systemic racism in Ontario is putting racialized populations at as much as seven times higher risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19- Ontario Health and The Wellesley Institute, Aug. 6, 2021
- Covid-19 Antibody Tests for Healthcare Professionals– Focused Communication, August 23, 2021
- The vaccine, virus and in-person visits as we head into Fall – video, slide deck and resources- COVID-19 CoP, OCFP, Aug. 20, 2021
- Myocarditis and Pericarditis After Covid-19 Vaccination: A primer for Primary Care Professionals– developed by a group of family physicians, pediatricians, cardiologists, immunologists, and pharmacists and hosted on the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy website, Aug. 12, 2021
- 19 to Zero resources:
We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates– the original page, with news and Ministry situation reports (please note that the Ministry Situation Reports on COVID-19 are posted daily so review them to better understand the provincial response)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information
- COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
- COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
- Infection control resources and tools for primary care
- Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
- Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
- Providing Comprehensive Care During COVID-19
- Resources for Re-opening
- Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
Call for the government to implement vaccine certificates
The Alliance for Healthier Communities, the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, and the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association strongly encourage all Ontarians to protect themselves and others against COVID-19 by getting the vaccine and call on the government to implement vaccine certificates. Read the full news release here.
ECHO Ontario Autism registration open
The ECHO Autism program, at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, is now registering paediatricans, family physicians and nurse practitioners for their September 2021 to June 2022 sessions. Funded by the Ministry of Health, this free online program provides training that will help screen, diagnose, and manage children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). MOC credits awarded.
Other health team members, including occupational therapists and psychologists, are also welcome to attend sessions as observers. For more information, visit their site or email Salina Eldon seldon@hollandbloorview.ca.
Member Consultation Forum on Election Strategy, Sep. 15, 2021
The 2022 provincial election is fast approaching, and we need to hear from you! Register here.
The Canadian/Global COVID-19 Policy Response, Sep. 1, 2021
Lung Health Foundation & McMaster’s Global Nexus Policy Forum, moderated by Heather Bakken, Deputy Publisher and VP, Business Development, iPolitics.ca Register here.
COVID@Home Monitoring for Primary Care Connecting Call, Sep. 8, 2021
Hosted by Ontario Health, the webinar will cover some thoughts on the QI evaluation to date, review any new or emerging evidence and discuss the groups needs moving forward. Find out more here.
ECHO Care of the Elderly (COE): Community series, Sep. 15- Dec. 15, 2021
Hosted by Baycrest Health Sciences, in partnership with North East Specialized Geriatric Centre. Apply here.
ECHO UHN FALL Programs, starting Sep. 2, 2021
Multiple weekly series include Chronic Pain & Opioid Stewardship, Rheumatology, Liver, Concussion and Managing COVID-19. Register here
Mood Disorders: Comprehensive and Realistic Strategies for Primary Care, Sep. 13 and 17
Hosted by OCFP. Register here.
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