This morning the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced plans to increase investments to community health infrastructure. Included in this announcement is the statement – “Ontario is also creating a dedicated Community Infrastructure Renewal Program that could also help community organizations such as Public Health Units, Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics with the cost of maintenance and deferred capital repairs.” In the media conference the Minister noted the annual budget for this program would begin at $5 million for the next year and increase to $10 million annually in three years. No further details are available at this time. AFHTO will be connecting with the Minister’s Office to learn more about plans for implementing this program.
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