Huron Perth OHT pilot program provides new primary-care option
Stratford Beacon Herald published an article on Nov 06, 2024 By Bill Atwood Residents in Huron and Perth counties who don’t presently have access to a family doctor now have more options for primary care after the recent launch of the new Unattached Care Clinics by the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team. A […]
Windsor FHT Shines in Social Prescribing at CISP Conference
The recent CISP Conference, held from September 26-27, was a significant gathering, bringing together over 400 attendees from across Canada and the world. Ontario was well represented at the Social Prescribing Impact Awards including: Social Prescribing Connector of the Year: Kelly Conrad (Clinical Manager) at Langs CHC, Natasha Beaudin (Social Prescribing Project Lead at the […]
Temagami Family Health Team holds official opening of healing, reflection and smudging space
Bay Today published an article on October 16, 2024 By Darlene Wroe Temagami Family Health Team recently held the official opening of its healing, reflection and smudging space. The gazebo has been created to provide a comforting area where Indigenous people and others can find calm while they attend themedical clinic, it was explained during […]
Georgina NPLC’s new clinic makes healthcare a breeze for families
York Region Today published an article on October 14 , 2024 By Yoyo Yan A fresh new clinic just for kids is opening its doors in Georgina on Tuesday, thanks to a partnership between the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC), the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) and Southlake. Now, families can […]
Elgin Community Health Hub by the Thames Valley Family Health Team accepting new patients
London CTV news published an article on September 20, 2024 By Sean Irvine Elgin County residents desperately seeking family doctors will have a new option as of next week. The Elgin Community Health Hub, operated by the Thames Valley Family Health Team, is accepting new patients to a model where doctors are rarely seen. Instead, […]
AFHTO Applauds Ontario Government’s Commitment to Expanding Primary Care Access
Toronto, ON – July 19, 2024 – The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) applauds the Ontario government’s recent announcement to connect up to 49,000 Toronto residents to primary care teams. This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring that more Ontarians have access to high-quality, comprehensive primary care services. This announcement follows […]
Province puts up $2.4 million to give better access to primary health care in Windsor-Essex
Stratford Today published an article on July 9, 2024 By Trevor Wilhelm The provincial government says it is spending $2.4 million to launch mobile healthcare services and expand existing clinic teams in Windsor-Essex in a plan to provide more access to primary care providers. The province said the effort will connect almost 9,000 people in Essex […]
HPHA and six health-care partners including Clinton FHT and North Perth FHT unite in accreditation
Stratford Today published an article on July 12, 2024 By Connor Luczka Navigating health care from team to team may be getting a little easier in the region soon. The region’s public-health teams have successfully been accredited together, a major milestone in Canada according to Andrew Williams, CEO of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA). […]
New Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton FHT celebrates grand opening
Sarnia Today published an article on July 12, 2024 By Ryan Drury The new Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team celebrated its grand opening on July 12. Many local dignitaries were on hand to help cut the ribbon, including Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae. He says bringing good quality practical healthcare to rural communities […]
2024 Conference Themes
Better Outcomes Together: Empowering Teams for Patient-Centered Care The AFHTO 2024 Conference program is built around 4 core themes. Expanding access to team-based care Supporting the implementation of primary care networks Investing in the digital health of primary care Mental health and addictions Conference Theme Descriptions Download a printable PDF of the theme […]