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  • AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a week to early bird deadline

    AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a week to early bird deadline

    Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild

     

    There is less than a week to our early bird deadline Oct. 20, 2021
    Don’t miss out-register today!

    Bright Lights Hall of Fame

    Get a first look at all our deserving nominations from members- so many and so varied! Winners will be announced at the ceremony.

    Conference Highlights:

    See the Conference Schedule for the current agenda.

    Register today!

     

    And yoga for all

    Illustration of a woman squatting and one hand raised in a yoga pose

     

     

    Well, more like yoga for anyone who registers for Day One or the full conference, but still! Announcing a 30-minute session in the morning before the conference starts! More details to come for registered attendees.

     

     

     

     

    And don’t forget, members get a deep discount on registration. Email us if you haven’t gotten your access code. Patients and students welcome! For general information, you can visit our conference page. 

     

    We look forward to seeing you at the AFHTO 2021 Conference!

  • AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than 2 weeks to early bird deadline

    AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than 2 weeks to early bird deadline

    Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild

     

    There is less than two weeks to our early bird deadline Oct. 20, 2021
    Don’t miss out-register today!

    Facts vs. Myth: the realities of equity in Canadian healthcare

    Oh Canada. Home of hockey, poutine, and public health care. We take pride in our healthcare system but does a country nicknamed the Great White North need to rethink the way it treats some of its own? If it’s supposed to be accessible to all, why does inequity persist?

    Moderator:

    • Tai Huynh– Founding editor-in-chief, The Local

    Panel:

    • Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director, Population Health and Social Medicine, University Health Network
    • Dr. Amy Montour, Multidisciplinary Co-Lead, Ontario Palliative Care Network, and physician, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
    • Dr. Onye Nnorom, President, Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario

    Learn more about this session and our speakers.

    Conference Highlights:

    See the Conference Schedule for the current agenda.

    Register today!

     

    And don’t forget, members get a deep discount on registration. Email us if you haven’t gotten your access code. Patients and students welcome! For general information, you can visit our conference page. 

     

     

    We look forward to seeing you at the AFHTO 2021 Conference!

  • Bits & Pieces: join our IHP Advisory Council, social media panel update and more

    Bits & Pieces: join our IHP Advisory Council, social media panel update and more

    Your Weekly News & Updates

    In This Issue  
    • Join our IHP Advisory Council!
    • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th
    • AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a month to early bird deadline & social media panel update
    • Cancer screening digital toolkit
    • Medical exemption resource, impact in Australia and more
    • Seeking female patients’ input on technology-based care
    • Free online CPD course – safer, more inclusive STBBI care
    • Providing Excellent Care for Older Persons During the Pandemic and Beyond, Nov. 5, 2021
    • Infectious Disease Emergency Leave update
    • Upcoming events regarding using antibiotics wisely and more

    Join our IHP Advisory Council!

    There are two openings on AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council, and we invite all AFHTO-member IHPs to apply for a two-year term!

    This council was established in May 2018 to provide input on team-based care matters related to IHP issues; to give advice and input to the AFHTO board, staff, and leadership council; and to foster leadership across the IHP community within team-based models of care. More information on the council is here.
     
    Interested members are asked to complete this application by Friday, October 29, 2021. Any questions, please contact Beth MacKinnon.

    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th

    As you know, the federal government has introduced a new statutory holiday on September 30th called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is intended to be a time for Canadians to spread awareness of and reflect on the tragedies experienced by Indigenous people as a result of the country’s former residential school system. It is also meant to commemorate the intergenerational harm these schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities, honoring those who have been affected by this injustice. Read more here.

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    AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a month to early bird deadline & social media panel update

    There is less than a month to our early bird deadline, Oct. 20, 2021. Register today (member access code provided to team leadership- contact them to get your discount).

    The Power of Social Media during COVID
    The Information Age started in the 20th century, but the misinformation age exploded with social media. Before COVID, we marvelled at how fast it could connect people across the globe, unite them in common cause and help bring important issues into the light. We also saw how easily it could be used to sow discord about even benign topics. Learn more about this session and our speakers.

    Cancer screening digital toolkit
    As previously shared, Ontario Health has developed cancer screening resources to help support you and your patients to get caught up on cancer screening tests during COVID-19. While orders for printed materials have now ended, the digital cancer screening awareness toolkit is now available here. All materials are available in English and French, and select materials are available in additional languages, including Indigenous languages. While some resources have been developed for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cervical Cancer Awareness Week and Colon Cancer Awareness Month, they can be used at any time.  

    Please feel free to use them when sharing information about cancer screening with your patients. Please do not share this link to a public audience (e.g., patients), but rather share only the resources themselves if you wish to use them in your practice.

    If you ordered printed products you can expect to receive them by early October. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ontario Health at primarycareinquiries@ontariohealth.ca.

    Medical exemption resource, impact in Australia and more

    Recent updates include:

    We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:

    Seeking female patients’ input on technology-based care

    HeLTI Canada is a collaboration between researchers in Canada, China, India, and South Africa, and the World Health Organization (WHO). The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a technology-based type of care can improve the health of families in the preconception phase, during pregnancy, and into early childhood and prevent the development of chronic diseases.

    HeLTI is currently recruiting women living in the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, and Ottawa, who have no children; have one child between 0-12 months of age; or have 2 children and youngest child is between 0-12 months of age and are planning a pregnancy within the next 3 years.

    Please visit www.helticanada.com for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please email helticanada@smh.ca.

    Free online CPD course – safer, more inclusive STBBI care

    The Canadian Public Health Association recently launched Provide safer, more inclusive care for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections – a free online continuing professional development (CPD) course.

    Intended for family physicians and other clinical care providers, this modular course explores the stigma and discrimination often encountered by patients seeking treatment for sexual health, substance use or STBBIs. It can be completed in less than 4 hours, in your own time, and is designed to increase the comfort levels of care providers and the satisfaction and health outcomes of patients.

    Providing Excellent Care for Older Persons During the Pandemic and Beyond, Nov. 5, 2021
    Content provided by Sinai Health and University Health Network and Dr. Samir K. Sinha (edited for length)

    Please join Sinai Health and UHN at their 9th Annual CME Course which has been designed to provide primary care providers with the latest practical and evidence-based knowledge for delivering geriatric care. Their CME course has been accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 5.0 Mainpro+ credits. This year’s edition is titled “Providing Excellent Care for Older Persons During the Pandemic and Beyond” and will take place on Friday November 5th, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST.

    This program will be delivered virtually. All sessions will be recorded and available to paid registrants. For further information, please visit the website. View the Agenda Here.

    Infectious Disease Emergency Leave update
    The Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) provisions of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 have been extended to December 31, 2021. They were previously set to expire on September 25, 2021. More information here.

    Are We Using Antibiotics Wisely in Primary Care in the Era of COVID-19? Oct. 6, 2021
    Choosing Wisely Talks will reflect on what we’ve learned about antibiotics and over-prescribing, a long-standing issue of global significance. Find out more.

    Expanding your differential diagnosis, Oct. 14
    Co-hosted with ECHO Ontario at UHN, this presentation provides an overarching schema of rheumatic diseases. Find out more and register here

    Public Health 2021 Program, Oct. 6-8, 2021
    Hosted by the Canadian Public Health Association. Find out more.

    Tapering and Stopping Opioids, Oct. 19, 2021
    Co-hosted with ECHO Ontario Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship (UHN). Register here.

    AFHTO 2021 Conference, Oct. 27-28, 2021
    Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild. Members get a significant discount on the registration fee. Find out more here.

  • AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a month to early bird deadline

    AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a month to early bird deadline

    Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild

     

    There is less than a month to our early bird deadline Oct. 20, 2021
    Don’t miss out-register today!

    The Information Age started in the 20th century, but the misinformation age exploded with social media. Before COVID, we marvelled at how fast it could connect people across the globe, unite them in common cause and help bring important issues into the light. We also saw how easily it could be used to sow discord about even benign topics.

    Moderator:

    • Dr. Allan Grill– Lead Physician, Markham FHT; President and Chair, AFHTO

    Panel:

    • Amanda Higginson- Project Officer, Ottawa Public Health
    • Kevin Parent- Program and Project Management Officer, Ottawa Public Health
    • Sabina Vohra-Miller- Founder, Unambiguous Science; co-founder, the Vohra-Miller Foundation
    • Spokeperson TBD, Vaccine Hunters Canada

    Learn more about this session and our speakers.

    Conference Highlights:

    Details on other sessions coming soon. See the Conference Schedule for the current agenda.

    Register today!

    Poster list available

    A list of posters confirmed for the conference is now on our site. They can be seen as of Oct. 27, along with any other materials poster presenters make available.

    And don’t forget, members get a deep discount on registration. Email us if you haven’t gotten your access code. Patients and students welcome! For general information, you can visit our conference page. 

     

    We look forward to seeing you at the AFHTO 2021 Conference!

  • AFHTO 2021 Conference: AI panel update

    AFHTO 2021 Conference: AI panel update

    Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild

    Artificial Intelligence and Robots in Primary Care. The Future is Now

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to become more and more relevant in clinical practice. From machine learning to robotic process automation (“bots”), it’s important that we have a basic understanding of the potentials and limitations.

    Moderator:

    • Dr. Kevin Samson – Family Physician, East Wellington FHT

    Panel:

    • Dr. Ervin Sejdić – Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Health Outcomes at Research & Innovation, North York General Hospital
    • Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia – Managing Director, eHealth Centre of Excellence

    Learn more about this session and our speakers.

    Register here!

    Conference Highlights:

    Details on other sessions coming soon. See the Conference Schedule for the current agenda.

    Register today!

    Poster notifications sent out

    Thank you to everyone who submitted a poster abstract for the AFHTO 2021 Conference. The working groups have now reviewed all submissions and a notification e-mail has been sent to each contact person.

    If you are part of a group that has prepared an abstract, please ensure your group contact has received an e-mail including the words AFHTO 2021 Conference in the subject on Sep. 9. (Please have them check their junk mail as well.)

    If your contact person has NOT received this notification, please contact info@afhto.ca before Thursday, September 16, 2021.

    And don’t forget, members get a deep discount on registration. Email us if you haven’t gotten your access code. Patients and students welcome! For general information, you can visit our conference page. 

     

    We look forward to seeing you at the AFHTO 2021 Conference!

  • Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 malnutrition, conference registration and more

    Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 malnutrition, conference registration and more

    Your Weekly News & Updates

    In This Issue  
    • COVID-19 malnutrition – how to identify and treat in team-based primary care
    • AFHTO 2021 conference registration now open
    • Thank you for your 2021 Bright Lights nominations
    • Order printed cancer screening awareness materials by Sep. 3 for your team
    • Member consultation forum on election strategy postponed
    • Fall preparedness, balancing in-person vs. virtual care and more
    • World Health Organization Long COVID Core Outcome Set Study, Deadline Sep. 1
    • Upcoming events regarding tapering and stopping opioids and more

    COVID-19 malnutrition – how to identify and treat in team-based primary care

    After attending this webinar, participants will:

    1. Gain a greater awareness of prevalence of malnutrition in primary care and the impact of undiagnosed malnutrition on quality of life, health outcomes and health care dollars
    2. Learn about malnutrition screening happening in primary care settings across Canada
    3. Walk away with tips and tools to implement screening within your site
    4. Be introduced to a Malnutrition Toolkit complete with screening tools, care pathways and outcome measures for malnutrition screening in primary care

    Find out more and register here.

    Mamta Gautam

    AFHTO 2021 conference registration now open

    Primary care has risen to the challenge of COVID-19 and while we wouldn’t dare say we have become used to its sweeping impacts on our work and lives, we can say we have adjusted to provide the best care possible for patients under trying circumstances.

    We only have an inkling of what lies ahead – delayed care, ongoing effects of the pandemic and the complex interactions of these with our society- but we need to prepare for it.

    Join your peers tuning in throughout Ontario and beyond as we learn how to respond, recover, and rebuild.

    Featuring Dr. Mamta Gautam, on “MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER: The Power of Resilience”

     

    Thank you for your 2021 Bright Lights nominations
    We received over 30 nominations yesterday and a confirmation email has been sent.
     
    If you are part of a group that has prepared a nomination, please ensure your contact has received the email with the subject: “Thank you for your 2021 Bright Lights nomination!”. (Please have them check their junk mail as well.)

    If your contact person has NOT received this confirmation, please contact info@afhto.ca by Sep. 2.

    Order printed cancer screening awareness materials by Sep. 3 for your team

    As you know, Ontario’s health care system has been significantly impacted by COVID-19, including preventive care like cancer screening. To help support you and your patients get caught up on cancer screening tests, Ontario Health will be sharing a cancer screening awareness tool-kit.

    The tool-kit has digital and print options. This is to provide information to members who wish to order print materials – read more here. Please complete the form by September 3rd, 2021 at 6pm.

    Member consultation forum on election strategy postponed
    After some discussion with our government relations firm, Enterprise Canada on current circumstances with wave 4, back to school, the federal election, and other areas, we will be rescheduling this forum for mid-November.
     
    We will still have the fireside chat with Enterprise at our conference and the forum will follow in mid-November. Material will be updated and circulated by the end of November, with webinars or training will follow. You will then be ready to go – and supported along the way – for conversations and advocacy with all your local candidates! The new date for the November forum will be confirmed in the next couple of weeks.

    Fall preparedness, balancing in-person vs. virtual care and more

    Recent updates include:

    We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:

    World Health Organization Long COVID Core Outcome Set Study, Deadline Sep. 1

    Researchers at Johns Hopkins are working with the World Health Organization on a long COVID outcome study and need North American clinician/researcher participants. Per Dale M. Needham, FCPA, MD, PhD:
    “We desperately need PASC/Long COVID researchers/clinicians (and patient/caregivers) to share their expertise for this Core Outcome Set done in collaboration with the World Health Organization, ISARIC, and COMET Initiative.”  Note: this Delphi is directed for adult, rather than pediatric Long COVID. We have about 1000 respondents but are very under-represented by clinicians and researchers (including non-clinician researchers), and especially under-represented for geographic regions outside of Europe.  
     
    This Delphi survey will take only 5 to 10 minutes since many of you have already thought deeply about these issues.
     
    This URL will take you to the Delphi: https://delphimanager.liv.ac.uk/PC-COS/Delphi

    Who can take part?
    1.    People who have long COVID/PASC and their caregivers
    2.    Health professionals (including medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, physiotherapists, etc.)
    3.    Researchers of long COVID
    4.    Organizations who use the research (e.g., those approving new treatments) representatives.
    Final deadline Sep. 1.

    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.

    Project ECHO OBN: Etiology, Assessment and Treatment of Obesity, starting Sep. 9
    They have expanded the curriculum to offer you the opportunity to update your knowledge of post-bariatric care and explore treatment options for individuals living with obesity. Find out more here.

    Tapering and Stopping Opioids, Oct. 19, 2021
    Co-hosted with ECHO Ontario Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship (UHN). Register here.

  • AFHTO 2021 Conference: Registration now live

    AFHTO 2021 Conference: Registration now live

    Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild

    Registration now open for the AFHTO 2021 Conference!

    Primary care has risen to the challenge of COVID-19 and while we wouldn’t dare say we have become used to its sweeping impacts on our work and lives, we can say we have adjusted to provide the best care possible for patients under trying circumstances.

    Teams have had to cross chasms to take care of our communities but now, while the end may seem to be a pinprick of light in the distance, it is at least in sight. But in many ways, there is an equally daunting future.

    We only have an inkling of what lies ahead – delayed care, ongoing effects of the pandemic and the complex interactions of these with our society- but we need to prepare for it.

    Join your peers tuning in throughout Ontario and beyond as we learn how to respond, recover, and rebuild.

    See the full Conference Schedule here. For general information, you can visit our conference page.  

    We look forward to seeing you at the AFHTO 2021 Conference!

  • Extended Bright Lights nomination deadline- now Monday, August 30, 12 noon

    Extended Bright Lights nomination deadline- now Monday, August 30, 12 noon

    Bright Lights Hall of Fame banner cropped

    Bright Lights nomination deadline now Monday, August 30, 12 noon!

    We know you’re working hard on your nominations so we’re giving you a bit more time to submit.

    Awards will be presented at the AFHTO 2021 Conference Awards ceremony, which will be held on October 27th, 2021.

    We encourage small, rural, and Northern teams to apply. You can watch this 2016 webinar or view the slides if you’ve never submitted a nomination before.

    Don’t forget we have two education grants as well. For more information regarding eligibility please visit our site.

    To complete your nomination by August 30, 2021:

    • Review the nomination categories in advance (see nomination guide pg. 3 for descriptions).
    • Review the nomination evaluation criteria (see nomination guide pg. 2 for details).
    • Complete the online nomination form and send all supporting materials before August 30, 2021.

    For more information, you can visit the Bright Lights webpage.

    If you have any questions about the nomination process or want to know if your work is a good fit, email info@afhto.ca or call 647-234-8605x 1200. We’d be happy to help.

    We look forward to seeing your nominations and recognizing ALL the excellent work being done!

  • JUST ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your Bright Lights nomination

    JUST ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your Bright Lights nomination

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    •    Are you proud of what your team has accomplished, especially during this pandemic?
    •    Do you want your colleagues to be recognized for the amazing work they do?
    •    Do you think it would be great to see your initiative spread across the province?

    If you’ve said yes to any of the above, submit a Bright Lights nomination!
    Don’t be left out- send in your nominations and supporting documents
    before the deadline, Friday, August 27.

    Awards will be presented at the AFHTO 2021 Conference Awards ceremony, which will be held on October 27th, 2021.

    We encourage small, rural, and Northern teams to apply. You can watch this 2016 webinar or view the slides if you’ve never submitted a nomination before.

    For more information regarding eligibility please visit our site.

    To complete your nomination by August 27, 2021:

    • Review the nomination categories in advance (see nomination guide pg. 3 for descriptions).
    • Review the nomination evaluation criteria (see nomination guide pg. 2 for details).
    • Complete the online nomination form and send all supporting materials before August 27, 2021.

    FINAL DAY TO NOMINATE FOR BOARD AWARD

    For the first time ever, the AFHTO board invites all members to help them select the recipient of a Board award. Submit a nomination online for the Board Award category by end of day today, August 20, 2021.

    Find out more about the criteria here. You can find the nomination template here.

    If you have any questions about the nomination process or want to know if your work is a good fit, email info@afhto.ca or call 647-234-8605x 1200. We’d be happy to help.

    We look forward to seeing your nominations and recognizing ALL the excellent work being done!

  • AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open! Only until August 27

    Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by August 27, 2021.

    AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver.

    There’s no better time to show what you can do. Select award recipients will receive an education grant.

    “Bright Lights” Award recipients are:

    • Innovators – making small changes for maximum impact to improve patient experience and outcomes
    • Team Players – interprofessional teams, collaborators and relationship builders
    • Demonstrating Impact – can show how their work is benefitting the health care system

    Awards will be presented at the AFHTO 2021 Conference Awards ceremony, which will be held on October 27th, 2021.

    Not sure if your team’s achievements merit recognition? Never submitted a nomination before?  You can watch this 2016 webinar or view the slides for an overview of what reviewers are looking for and tips for writing a nomination.

    Award Categories

    Five awards will be presented this year:
    1.    Demonstrating a community response to COVID-19
    2.    Small, rural, and Northern teams that have taken care of their communities during COVID-19
    3.    Local-level research
    4.    Reducing unnecessary care *
    5.    Integrated care for older adults living with complex health conditions**
     

    * Education grant will be given to the award recipient in this category above thanks to the generous donations of our sponsor Choosing Wisely Canada.
     
    ** Education grant will be given to the award recipient in this category above thanks to the generous donations of our sponsor Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario.

    Shine a light on your team – Make a nomination today:

    • Review the nomination categories in advance (see nomination guide pg. 3 for descriptions).
    • Review the nomination evaluation criteria (see nomination guide pg. 2 for details).
    • Complete the online nomination form and send all supporting materials before August 27, 2021.
    • Submit supporting documents to info@afhto.ca:
      • 1-4 high-quality photos of nominees in png. or jpg. format to be featured at the Awards Ceremony on October 27th (Photos should be at least 500 KB in size.)
      • Take a video (30-90 seconds long) with your smartphone and share with info@afhto.ca. We’ll be promoting nominations before the conference, so please consider providing an overview of your initiative as part of your nomination(optional).
      • Signed statement of attestation to release photos for AFHTO use.
      • Any supporting evidence and materials as appropriate.
      • Deadline to submit photos and video is September 9, 2021.

    We look forward to seeing your nominations and recognizing ALL the excellent work being done!