Central Lambton FHT, Rapids FHT and rural health clinics to get funding boost
London News Today published an article on April 19, 2024 By Lindsay Newman More residents could have access to a primary care provider in Sarnia-Lambton. Ontario’s Ministry of Health is providing $910,000 in funding to Rapids Family Health Team, Central Lambton Family Health Team, and North Lambton Community Health Centre. The announcement was made at […]
How to solve the doctor shortage plaguing northern Ontario -mini documentary including Wawa FHT and Marathon FHT doctors
Sudbury.com published an article April 17 2024 By Village Media Village Media has produced a mini documentary about the health care crisis in the north, which has forced emergency rooms to close and left thousands of patients in limbo In recent months, headline after headline has shone a spotlight on the doctor shortage plaguing northern […]
Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2024 Conference and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: create YOUR hybrid conference. Sign up by April 26 Member stories AFHTO input on proposed new regulation for OHTs Social Prescribing in Ontario Presentation video and materials available News and updates including our letter to the Minister of Health on the 2024 Ontario […]
NDP Leader Site Visit at South East Toronto FHT
The NDP Leader site visit sparked an insightful discussion about advocating for increased funding to support existing healthcare providers and attract physicians to clinics like Health Access Taylor Massey (HATM). This is due to the ever-increasing demand for quality healthcare services and the existing shortage of healthcare professionals directly impacting patient care and outcomes. During […]
$60,000 Approved by Guelph/Eramosa Council to Assist East Wellington FHT in Recruiting Family Doctors
The Grand101 published an article on April 3, 2024 By Austin Cardinell GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Guelph/Eramosa Council has agreed to set some township funding aside to attract new family doctors to practice in Rockwood. During a meeting Tuesday, council approved up to $60,000 be used as a top-up for the salaries for two potential new family […]
Bits & Pieces: input for strategic plan and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We need your input for our strategic plan Member stories Family doctors in rural and remote Ontario – a role for you in practice readiness assessment Reminder- Charity Village course deadline extended to April 15- only 3 courses available now News and updates including a […]
Niagara North FHT obtains funding for Nurse Practitioner to serve those without a local doctor
NOTL Local published an article on March 28, 2024 A long-awaited nurse practitioner has finally been hired and is expected to begin looking after Niagara-on-the-Lake residents April 8. Coun. Sandra O’Connor, instrumental in helping to obtain the funding for the position, told The Local she was invited to be part of the recruitment process by […]
South Georgian Bay OHT (Including Georgian Bay FHT) Being Awarded nearly $880,000
Wasaga Beach published an article on March 28, 2024 WASAGA BEACH – The Town of Wasaga Beach is celebrating an investment of almost $880,000 in provincial funding that is being awarded to the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team, which will support local primary care teams and help increase the number of nurse practitioners providing […]
Peterborough FHT Physician Helping Newcomers Find a Home for Their Health
CPSO published an article on March 27, 2024 By Mark Sampson Note: Following the approval of new governance terminology at our December 2023 Board of Directors (formerly Council) meeting, the CPSO Council Award is now known as the CPSO Board Award For decades, the downtown Toronto neighbourhood of St. James Town has been a starting […]
Budget 2024: $546 million investment to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care
After a year of advocacy on funding to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care, AFHTO’s advocacy efforts have proven successful as the Ontario government announces a $546 million investment in primary care, aiming to connect up to 600,000 individuals to primary care teams. This afternoon, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the […]