Bits & Pieces: conference panels and on-demand sessions, Kids In Crisis Town Hall & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 Conference: panels and on-demand sessions Kids In Crisis Town Hall, September 17 Reminder: COVID-19 ED Surveys end soon Virtual mental health tools – Togetherall and Bounceback demonstrations, Sep. 24 Flu vaccine guidance and more Recently published PHO resources Two new quality standards on asthma […]
Bits & Pieces: Updated primary care guidance, governing through COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Governing through COVID-19 and beyond slides and video available AFHTO 2020 Conference: concurrent sessions and Minister Elliott IHP Sessions: last call for leads In a time of need: a grassroots initiative in response to PPE shortage in the COVID-19 pandemic Updated primary care guidance, sick notes […]
Patient requests for work accommodations: information for providers
Shared by the OCFP Updated September 9, 2020 A patient is asking for a work accommodation. What do I do? Information from government sources is very general in terms of who’s high risk for severe illness from COVID, so we have tried to pull together advice from various specialty groups to help you. As a […]
Resources for Re-opening
Originally posted June 8, 2020. Last updated September 8, 2020 Below is a one-stop-shop of considerations and guidance documents for re-opening healthcare offices and clinics, pulled from the AFHTO COVID-19 resources repository. Ministry Resources and Directives COVID-19 Tip Sheet #15 – Guidance for Primary Care Providers Resuming Cancer Screening | Ontario Health, June 30, 2020 Workplace Safety […]
BEACON iCBT provincial program – results & resources for primary care providers
Shared by BEACON iCBT Shared on September 3, 2020 BEACON is accessible and effective online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, guided by a registered Mental Health professional, and now funded by the Government of Ontario during COVID-19. As of September 2020, Over 80% of participants have experienced symptom reduction; 2/3 have experienced clinically significant improvement; 91% of […]
Bits & Pieces: OTF Resilient Communities Fund webinar, cancer screening & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OTF Resilient Communities Fund webinar Sep 29 Reminder- Electronic Asthma Management System tool demonstration, Sep. 15 IHP Sessions: six leads still needed Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening and FIT requisition update OMA pocket journal for contact tracing and more Upcoming events including Care Of The […]
Bits & Pieces: Helen Bevan and Jane Philpott at the conference & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 registration open 211 Ontario slides and video available The role of social workers in interprofessional primary healthcare teams Ontario releases COVID-19 management plan for schools and more Engagement of patients with diabetes via virtual health apps survey NPs can now sign for medication samples […]
Return to the Workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work
SHARED BY the CMHA Shared August 17, 2020 Return to the workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work is a guide to support the mental health of individuals as they plan safe transitions back into their workplaces and to help employers as they develop policies and procedures for supporting staff returning to the […]
Social prescribing: The next step for equitable healthcare
Healthy Debate opinion piece by Kate Mulligan and Kavita Mehta The data are in: people living with racism, low incomes and crowded housing are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The attention it has drawn to these inequities has healthcare providers re-examining their practices with respect to virtual care, active outreach and health equity. However, […]
Bits & Pieces: IHP session leads, back to school advice, OTF youth grant & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We need IHP session leads Back to school advice from a Markham FHT physician and a teacher Reminder- 211 Ontario webinar Thursday, August 20- register now Members’ stories OTF Youth Opportunities Fund grant opportunity Updated testing guidance and more Registration open for Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric […]
Georgina NPLC’s COVID-19 testing drive-thru tests over 130 residents as negative
Georgina Post article published August 5, 2020 By Mike Anderson More than 130 residents tested negative for COVID-19 after the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) launched a “pop-up” drive-thru testing site at the Georgina Sutton Arena Hall parking lot on July 29. According to GNPLC Clinical Director Beth Cowper-Fung, 133 tests were completed, including nine […]
Bits & Pieces: ED mentorship, $83 million in grants, IHP sessions & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder- ED Mentorship Program Ontario Trillium Foundation redirecting $83 million in grants IHP session leads needed for AFHTO 2020 conference Primary care patient/client virtual care experience survey New Chief Executive Officer for Indigenous Primary Health Care Council Reminder-COVID-19 ED interviews end soon Updated COVID case definition, […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID Alert app, governing through COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue The COVID Alert app is now available! “Governing through COVID-19 and Beyond” – Register now for the next governance webinar! Reminder-COVID-19 ED interviews end soon AFHTO Letter to the OMA Negotiations Committee AFHTO 2020 Conference: did you get your confirmation? 211 Ontario – connecting patients to […]
Bits & Pieces: Members’ stories including parking lot injections, infection prevention and control checklist & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Congratulations to members in five new OHTs Members’ stories including parking lot injections Recommendations to the Primary Care Working Group Infection prevention and control checklist AFHTO 2020 Conference submissions due tomorrow Improving the Ontario Disability Support Program application process for health care professionals Seeking physician input […]
Mount Forest FHT receives grant to reach Mennonite, Amish populations
Wellington Advertiser article published July 15, 2020 By Patrick Rafits WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) has received a grant to help it provide virtual support to area Mennonite and Amish residents. The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) announced on July 13 it has awarded a $10,880 grant to the Township […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 ED interviews, IHP advisory council & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 ED interviews Reminder- applications for IHP Advisory Council close July 31 Perkopolis Implications of the Psychotherapy Act- survey Reminder – member renewal deadline July 31, 2020 COVID-19 section Upcoming events regarding youth cannabis use and more COVID-19 ED interviews AFHTO, in partnership with the University […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for Indigenous and expanded midwifery programs, join our ED mentorship program & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply for Indigenous Midwifery Programs and Expanded Midwifery Care Models- webinar July 16 Join our ED Mentorship Program! AFHTO 2020 Conference: call for submissions, including Bright Lights Guidance on managing type 2 diabetes and other updates Possible discounts for Microsoft 365 and UpToDate Prenatal screening and […]
Update from the Primary Health Care Branch, transitions to a new normal, PPE, virtual care, and HR updates
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, We held our fifth round of regional ED calls on June 29 and 30. We’ve been holding these calls since March, and we will be pausing them for the summer as people break and prepare for […]
Bits & Pieces: create YOUR virtual conference, cancer screening guidance & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Create YOUR virtual conference-deadline July 15 Guidance on resuming cancer screening and other updates COVID-19 tip sheet-management of CT and MRI for recovery planning Survey about COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines Self-help booklet series for people with intellectual disabilities Respiratory Health Forum – call for presentations Upcoming […]
Bits & Pieces: Join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council, member renewal & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council! Reminder – member renewal deadline July 31, 2020 Which FHT physician has over 39,000 views on YouTube? More resources for reopening and other updates Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors close this Friday Pandemic pay update Thomas Edison and weight […]
How STAR FHT doctor’s videos help navigate COVID-19 pandemic
CBC article published June 24, 2020 By Desmond Brown The COVID-19 pandemic has turned Stratford-based family physician Sean Blaine into an internet sensation of sorts — as a YouTube commentator offering tips to navigate the health emergency. Blaine says he has “a couple of ideas on how we can get through this thing together.” He […]
Bits & Pieces: members win Future Innovator Awards, AFHTO directors needed & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Members win Future Innovator Awards Reminder – nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 3, 2020 Governance and leadership tools, resources and supports Updated memo from OH, free phone outreach support for older adults and other updates AFHTO’s Submission on Bill 175 – […]
Bits & Pieces: patient engagement in FHTs case studies, free iCBT & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Patient and family engagement in primary care case studies Free internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programs Are teams in scope for the PPE Data Collection/ CSE Survey? Team-based care supporting patient communities through COVID-19 slides and recording New resources for re-opening, stress, grief, and bereavement support and […]
Free iCBT programs supported by the Ontario government during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shared by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life for Canadians, mental well-being remains a strong focus. With the province slowly loosening restrictions and businesses starting to re-open, we’re seeing heightened anxiety around returning to work, fear of a second wave of the virus, and uncertainty about […]
Bits & Pieces: Dr. Rueben Devlin, June 11 webinar, COVID-19 Innovation grants & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Dr. Rueben Devlin, Chair of the Premier’s Council, has passed Team based care supporting patient communities through COVID-19 webinar COVID-19 Innovation grant program Member renewal – you can now send in your cheques! COVID-19 in Ontario – A Focus on Diversity: Public Health Ontario report Phase […]
Transitions to a new normal, PPE, virtual care, and HR updates
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, AFHTO’s Leadership Council met on June 3, and executive directors joined our fourth round of regional ED calls on June 1 and 2. This communique is in follow-up to those meetings. Below is information on the […]
COVID-19 in Ontario – A Focus on Diversity: Public Health Ontario Report
On June 1, Public Health Ontario released Enhanced Epidemiological Summary COVID-19 in Ontario – A Focus on Diversity . Purpose This report aims to explore neighbourhood-level trends among laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario who do not reside in long term care (LTC) from a health equity perspective. It combines individual case data with neighbourhood-level […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual visits webinar materials, members’ stories & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual Visits: Beginning to End webinar materials now available Members’ stories Operational requirements for health sector restart and more Questions Are the Answer- patient tips and tools Educational supports for IPAC -Toronto region Research participant recruitment – concussion telerehabilitation study Upcoming events regarding mental health and […]
North Simcoe FHT’s virtual-care clinic set to expand
Orillia Matters article published May 28, 2020 By Mehreen Shahid The North Simcoe Family Health Team hopes to soon expand its virtual-care clinic program from two to five days a week. A local health team has a virtual solution for orphan patients in the area. Noticing the rising need of family physicians in the area and having five […]
Guelph FHT urges residents to not let pandemic stop them from seeking medical attention
Guelph Today News article published May 23, 2020 By Anam Khan Executive director Ross Kirkconnell of the Guelph Family Health Team said the health system has always been there for residents and the pandemic is no different The Guelph Family Health Team has a message for those holding themselves back from seeking medical attention during the pandemic. […]
Bits & Pieces: open letter on pandemic pay, updated primary care guidance & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Joint open letter on pandemic pay, updated primary care guidance and testing memo AFHTO 2020 Conference: switching things up Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 3, 2020 Updated symptoms document and more Update on COVID-19 testing- Primary Health Care Branch Reminder- Ontario […]
Windsor FHT Launches Virtual Substance Program
CTV News article published May 14, 2020 By Ricardo Veneza WINDSOR, ONT. — The Windsor Team Care Centre’s substance abuse services are being forced online by COVID-19 – but the move may be a blessing in disguise. A new virtual substance abuse program, part of the One Team Recovery (OTR) initiative, will have its first session on […]
Follow-up to ED calls, May 12 and 13 – PPE, virtual care, and HR updates
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Thank you to all the executive directors who joined our third round of regional ED calls last week. This email is a follow-up to provide the information promised during the calls, as well as other updates and supports, including […]
Bits & Pieces: members’ COVID-19 initiatives, updated case definition & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue ICYMI- members’ COVID-19 initiatives and vulnerable patient outreach queries World Family Doctor Day Videos for the pandemic from Niagara North FHT for patients and providers Members’ stories Updated case definition, symptom, and screening documents for COVID-19 Call for abstracts- Virtual ADHD Research Day Upcoming events including […]
AFHTO partners with Ontario Psychological Association and others to improve access to psychological services for front lines during COVID-19
Ontario Psychological Association Partners with the Ontario College of Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario and the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario to improve access to psychological services for front lines during COVID-19 Ontario Psychological Association News release (Toronto, ON) May 12th, 2020 – In response to Ontario’s growing mental health crisis, […]
Bits & Pieces: Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar May 20, Nursing Week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar National Nursing Week East GTA FHT NP to receive award today Members’ stories, including a musical interlude Resuming scheduled surgeries and procedures and more eReferral to BounceBack Sharing your innovative initiative CAMH COVID-19 discussion forum and app Upcoming events […]
COVID-19 Member Initiatives by OH region
AFHTO recognizes that our members are doing fantastic work on the frontlines attending to patients and adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic. To connect our teams and showcase the initiatives made by our them, we’ve created an interactive platform for our members to browse the initiatives made by their fellow members. Please feel free to scroll […]
Federal COVID-19 support programs available to charities and not-for-profit programs
Shared by Grant ThorNton Table of contents Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Temporary Wage Subsidy Work Sharing Program Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Tax Filing & Payment Relief Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) – for Individuals Return to: COVID-19 Resources: Management, Operations, HR […]
Managing HR and Supporting Staff through COVID 19: Q&A with Maria McDonald
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads of AFHTO member organizations. 1. Managing HR and Supporting Staff through COVID 19: Q&A with Maria McDonald Over the past 2 months Primary Care has quickly transitioned to provide the ‘new normal’ of care delivery during COVID-19. Teams became virtual overnight, accommodations were made to ensure the […]
Bits & Pieces: partnership to improve access to psychological services for the front line & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Partnership to improve access to psychological services for front line workers Letter from AFHTO’s President Pandemic Pay Update to critical supplies & equipment survey portal- training sessions Mental Health Week Updated screening and testing guidance and more Infection prevention and control CoP in Ontario Central West […]
Bits & Pieces: BounceBack free CBT program, primary care guidance update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue BounceBack free CBT program available AFHTO on The Agenda Members’ stories Updated primary care guidance and more Evidence of value- Health Tapestry Seeking IHP input on current practice Understanding Bronchiectasis webinar audio Primary Care Dietitian Association Doctors’ Day is May 1 Nominations open for the N4’s […]
Follow-up from ED calls, April 21 – 22 and more
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Thank you to all the executive directors who joined our second round of regional ED calls last week. It’s proving helpful to hear what is working well, how you are managing the challenges you’re facing, and […]
Hamilton and McMaster FHTs provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing for 60 people per day
Y108 News article published April 23, 2020 By Lisa Polewski Hamiltonians can now book a COVID-19 test at the city’s drive-thru site, based inside the Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena. It’s not quite the same as a fast-food drive-thru, but the COVID-19 testing centre at the Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena is as efficient as it gets. Since Hamilton’s […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 has likely peaked in Ontario, guidance update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario Open letter on PPE in primary care during COVID-19 COVID-19 provincial testing guidance update and more Virtual annual general meetings Leadership in a crisis- one-page guide Faces of COVID- Healthy Debate seeking frontline worker profiles Upcoming events including Resource […]
COVID-19 Outbreak Has Likely Peaked in Ontario
Ontario News Release Modelling shows physical distancing still needed to prevent further spread TORONTO — The Ontario government today released updated COVID-19 modelling, which shows that the enhanced public health measures, including staying home and physically distancing from each other, are working to contain the spread of the virus and flatten the curve. However, the […]
An Open Letter from AFHTO, NPAO and the OCFP on PPE in Primary Care During COVID-19
April 15, 2020 An open letter regarding PPE in Primary Care during COVID-19 was released today from the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO), Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) and the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). On behalf of our members – who are caring for patients in communities across Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: how Lakelands FHT handled COVID-19, Business Continuity Toolkit now available & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue How Lakelands FHT handled a positive COVID-19 result at their clinic COVID-19 provincial testing guidance update and more Business continuity toolkit for COVID-19 now available Advance Care Planning Day (April 16): Approach to Goals of Care Conversations Member renewal payments- accepting payments via Interac and EFT […]
How Lakelands FHT Handled a Positive COVID-19 Result At Their Clinic
As told by Dr. Matt Dumas, Lead Physician, Lakelands FHT* In late March, Lakelands FHT discovered that there was a positive case at our Northbrook site. That resulted in the immediate closure of our building. We all had to go home and finish 14 day periods of self-isolation. To our surprise, this meant having to […]
Business Continuity Toolkit, Governance During COVID-19 and more
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Hope you are all staying well and healthy during these very challenging times. There have been some new tools/resources and updates we wanted to share with you that you may find helpful: AFHTO’s Business Continuity […]
Bits & Pieces: update re PPE surveys, assessment centres, Zoom bombers & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Update on daily PPE surveys COVID-19 assessment centres and more COVID-19 in Ontario- what do the models show for our future? Members’ stories How to keep uninvited guests out of Zoom meetings and webinars Updated message from Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Complimentary access to online […]
COVID-19 in Ontario- What Do the Models Show for Our Future?
Ontario News Release Projected number of cases and deaths can be significantly reduced if people stay home TORONTO – Today, the Ontario government released extensive COVID-19 modelling, revealing several scenarios that project the potential number of cases and deaths. In doing so, the province is providing the public with full transparency about the consequences should […]
Follow-Up from March 27th webinar, Qs and As from the Ministry and Clarity on PPE Questions from MEOC
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Thank you to all the executive directors who were able to join our regional calls earlier this week. We were pleased to hear how well many of you are doing, and to hear how we […]
COVID-19 Health System Response Structure
To: Health System Partners From: Matthew Anderson, President and CEO Re COVID-19 Health System Response Structure Please see attached our Health System Response structure designed to meet the increasing demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key elements are being addressed by a province-wide health system oversight table with: Patient and family advisors, led by Mary Beaucage […]
Bits & Pieces: daily PPE surveys, updated COVID-19 case definitions & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Daily PPE surveys Updated COVID-19 case definitions and more HR, privacy and risk management slides and video Do you know any heroes of COVID-19? EMR CoP transition to OntarioMD Advance care planning & goals of e-learning modules- deadline today to register for free Primary care virtual […]
HR, privacy and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic- webinar
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. HR, privacy and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic –Mar. 27 webinar These are uncertain times and the way we are now practicing primary care has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. As we move towards more […]
Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
On March 25, 2020, Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips released Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 (OAP) in the Legislature. The action plan is a fiscal and economic update, which constitutes another legislative step in the Ontario government’s response to the pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have had to respond […]
Bits & Pieces: new COVID-19 guidance for primary care; COVID-19, HR, privacy & risk webinar & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 guidance for primary care HR, privacy and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic – Mar. 27 webinar Reorganizing COVID-19 resources on our site Shift to Virtual Care-Primary care response to COVID-19 Early lessons: tackling a global crisis with a community response Member renewal payments-hold cheques […]
Early Lessons: Tackling a Global Crisis with a Community Response
Longwoods article published Mar. 23, 2020 By Thuy-Nga (Tia) Pham, Jeff Powis, Mark Fam, Ian Fraser and Anne Wojtak In the 17 years since the SARS crisis, Ontario has invested in our public health system and improved connections across the healthcare system to better respond ‘as one.’ Although we are still a long way from […]
Londoners and Thames Valley FHT organize to supply doctor’s offices, ‘love-bomb’ health-care workers
The London Free Press article published Mar. 20, 2020 By Randy Richmond A handful of Londoners have turned some casual conversations into a grassroots effort supplying thousands of gloves and masks to local medical clinics. And they want more people stuck at home, especially business leaders, to step up and help. “We all need to get out […]
Ontario shifting to virtual-first model in bid to halt spread of COVID-19
The Star article published Mar. 16, 2020 By Megan Ogilvie Family doctors across Ontario are rapidly transitioning to a “virtual-first” care model as a way to halt the spread of COVID-19 in their offices and waiting rooms. Starting this week, most doctors will talk to patients on the phone, by video conference or through email as […]
Update on COVID-19 and Moving Towards More Virtual Care
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. These are challenging times and we really appreciate the phenomenal care that is being provided by everyone working in team-based primary care and in health care. As the foundation of the health care system, your relationships with your patients […]
Annual Operating Plans: Update from Primary Health Care Branch, Ministry of Health
Email Sent on behalf of Fernando Tavares, Program Manager, Interprofessional Programs Unit, Primary Health Care Branch. Dear Colleagues, We have recently received questions from several of you regarding the deadline for the 2020/21 Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and other timelines in the context of the work that is currently happening to deal with […]
H+K Memo on Ontario Government COVID-19 Press Conference
MEMO: To: H+K Clients From: Hill+Knowlton Strategies Subject: Ontario Government Press Conference on COVID-19 Date: March 16, 2020 Context On March 16, 2020, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference to update on the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Ford was joined by Finance Minister, Rod Phillips; Minister of Labour, Training and […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 memo, changes to mental health system, AI fellowship & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 updates including memo and tools Members’ stories Ontario Health Teams and privacy: a legal perspective Ontario government announces changes to mental health and addictions system Fellowship in compassion and artificial intelligence Integrating mental health services in primary care- deadline March 23 Spring registration for ECHO […]
Bits & Pieces: Updated COVID-19 case definitions, RISE update, member renewal & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 updates including updated case definitions RISE update Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine – newsletter updates Home and community care modernization Member renewal emails March is Pharmacist Awareness Month Social Work Week Nutrition Month New webinars in LeaderShift Applied Leadership E-Learning Series […]
Bits & Pieces: New PPE survey deadline, Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Queen’s Park Day & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue New PPE survey deadline and other novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Queen’s Park Day Minister announces changes to home and community care Members’ stories Improving cancer screening rates slides and video Psychology Month Public Health Infection Prevention and Control resources Hypertension focus […]
Bits & Pieces: meeting the Minister, working together for change tools & resources & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Meeting the Minister to discuss pre budget recommendations Working together for change Members’ stories Managing urinary incontinence in women: clinical tool Novel coronavirus updates Northern opioid learning community webinars, Mar. 5 & 26 Seeking volunteers for Early Chronic Kidney Disease priority panel OASW call for proposals […]
Bits & Pieces: prescriptions are for more than just drugs, new location & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Prescriptions are for more than just drugs Our new location Novel coronavirus updates including Q & A on personal protective equipment supply Reminder- Improving cancer screening rates and reducing related disparities, Feb. 20 Lung cancer screening for people at high risk The Promise of Virtual Care […]
Bits & Pieces: practising equity-focused health care, improving cancer screening rates & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Practising equity-focused health care Novel coronavirus updates including OMA summary guidance Improving cancer screening rates and reducing related disparities, Feb. 20 Reminder- shortening the diagnostic odyssey: rare disease in primary care, Feb. 12 Members’ stories Spotlight on organizing primary care, Feb. 13 Two new quality standards […]
Bits & Pieces: novel coronavirus updates, pre-budget submission & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Novel coronavirus updates AFHTO’s 2020 pre-budget submission We’re on the move Members’ stories Shortening the diagnostic odyssey: rare disease in primary care, Feb. 12 Managing proton pump inhibitor use in older adults: tool Eliminating red and white cards posters Upcoming events on Advance Care Planning and […]