2024 Conference Themes

Better Outcomes Together: Empowering Teams for Patient-Centered Care Oct. 24-25, 2024 #AFHTO2024 in white font over burgundy background with floating spots and others connected in a network at top and bottom

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 […]

Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until August 1, 2024

Dear AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this call for nominations with all who work in your team and with members on your Board. No prior experience as a […]

Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights nominations open and more

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Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Member stories News and updates including June 25 All OHT Webinar recording  Member question on Grow your own NP program Upcoming events including Adolescent Issues in Epilepsy Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Shine a light on your team’s achievements. […]

Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2024 Conference and more

Better Outcomes Together: Empowering Teams for Patient-Centered Care Oct. 24-25, 2024 #AFHTO2024 in white font over burgundy background with floating spots and others connected in a network at top and bottom

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 […]

Bits & Pieces: input for strategic plan and more

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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 […]

Bill 124 and OHT proposed regulations feedback

Bill 124 Dear Board Chairs, EDs/Admin Leads and Lead Clinicians, As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment and retention, it’s crucial for us to stay informed about the impacts of legislative changes on teams. With the recent repeal of Bill 124, we’re eager to hear from you about how this development has […]

Ontario’s community health care associations responded to the 2024 Budget

March 27, 2024  Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget   TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget.  While we welcome the government’s […]

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 […]

Bits & Pieces: Pharmacy Appreciation Month and more

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Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Reminder- social prescribing in Ontario webinar April 3 Member stories Charity Village course deadline extended to April 15- only 3 courses available now 2024 OCFP Awards deadline is March 31, 2024 Socio-demographic QIP indicators and resources News and updates including OCFP measles […]

Bits & Pieces: social prescribing webinar April 3 and more

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Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   Social Prescribing in Ontario April 3 Social Work Week Member stories Bits & Pieces switching to biweekly Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – tools and resources for bylaw compliance update Bill 64: An Act respecting pharmacare  Reminder- Charity Village course deadline today, March 6 News and updates […]