Mississauga OHT Announced
On Nov. 25, 2019, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, was at the University of Toronto Mississauga to announce the Mississauga Ontario Health Team, known as Mississauga Health, as one of the first 24 teams in the province. The aim is to implement a new model of organizing and delivering health care that […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Health transfers, treating Adult Major Depressive Disorder & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Upcoming transfers to Ontario Health & LHIN transitional regions A webcast for IHPs: OHTs and health system transformation slides and video Care for survivors of blood or marrow transplant therapy Treatment of Adult Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Tool 2019 spotlight on caregivers and a new helpline […]
Update on Ongoing Health System Restructuring
This email was sent to the leadership triad ***Update on Ongoing Health System Restructuring*** Dear members, There has been lots happening locally and provincially with system restructuring, including the first steps in the formation of Ontario Health Teams – with the first ones expected to be announced by the end of this month. We’d […]
Ontario Health Memo: Upcoming Transfers to Ontario Health
Memo sent on Behalf of Susan Fitzpatrick, Interim CEO, Ontario Health Good Morning, As a valued partner in the health care system, I wanted to let you know that earlier today transfer orders were issued by the Honourable Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, to Cancer Care Ontario, eHealth Ontario, HealthForceOntario Marketing […]
Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 (Bill 138)
On November 6, 2019, Finance Minister Rod Phillips introduced his first Fall Economic Statement: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 (Bill 138). Bill 138 includes the Supply Chain Management Act (Government, Broader Public Sector and Health Sector Entities). The introduction of the Supply Chain Management Act (Government, Broader Public Sector and Health Sector Entities), […]
Ministry of Health Memo – Seasonal Influenza Update CMOH
September 25, 2019 MEMORANDUM TO: Health System Partners FROM: David C. Williams Chief Medical Officer of Health Ministry of Health Dear health system partners, In advance of the expected annual increase in health system demand due to the approaching influenza season, the ministry would like to provide an overview of actions we are taking […]
Ministry of Health seeks supply chain volunteers ASAP
This email is being sent to EDs, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs of AFHTO member organizations. The Ministry of Health is undergoing significant Health Sector Supply Chain Transformation in partnership with the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services and the Treasury Board. They’re trying to integrate the various vendors currently […]
Ministry of Health memo– Organizational Realignment
September 12, 2019 MEMORANDUM TO: Health Sector Partners FROM: Helen Angus Deputy Minister Ministry of Health RE: Ministry of Health – Organizational Realignment As the Ministry of Health continues to modernize Ontario’s publicly-funded health care system in order to end hallway health care, build a connected mental health and addictions system, improve patient […]
Bits & Pieces: RISE webinars for OHT full application, AOP, early bird next week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: RISE webinar series to address key topics for teams invited to submit an OHT full application form Tools and resources for the AOP submission What to do before Sep. 4 to enhance your conference experience Check out an example of an OHT website CCO call for […]
Bits & Pieces: full OHT list now available, member news, conference deadlines & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Full OHT List now available Member news AFHTO 2019 Conference deadlines starting Aug. 9 NEW Ontario follow-up care clinical guidance summaries for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer survivors Free workshop to develop support for patient-oriented research Managing benzodiazepine use in older adults- tool available LeaderShift Conference […]