Joint Letter on Vaccine dose intervals for Indigenous populations
To: Premier Doug Ford Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minster of Health Cc: Dr. Dirk Huyer, Coordinator, Provincial Outbreak Response Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Re: Changes to dosing schedule for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Urban Indigenous populations March 26, 2021 Dear Premier Ford and Minister […]
Bits & Pieces: phase 2 guidance, cancer screening rock stars needed and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Cancer screening rockstars needed Reminder- Supporting Older Persons at Home, March 25 COVID-19 vaccine roll-out & hesitancy in Indigenous communities Guidance on phase 2 prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination and more National Newcomer Navigation Network – N4 Virtual health care for patients with developmental disabilities- study Excellence […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out & Hesitancy in Indigenous Communities
Vaccine Distribution Update Shared by Lambton Public Health Shared May 2021 See this video of Kyle Stonefish, Community Health Supervisor for Walpole Island First Nation, who explains how COVID-19 has affected Indigenous communities in southwestern Ontario, and why everyone should seriously consider getting vaccinated. It also speaks to the need to continuing to engage in […]
February 17th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). Last week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. We are mindful that the news regarding vaccines is evolving daily, and we will have to continue to be prepared […]
Bits & Pieces: cultural safety toolkit, many vaccine resources and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Creating a safer environment for Indigenous Peoples Reminder- Supply Ontario survey Reminder- primary care virtual groups webinar tomorrow Saegis cybersecurity clinic update webinar Mar 4 PHAC COVID-19 vaccination toolkit for HCWs, many Ministry resources, and more Wellness Together Canada OCFP Awards – call for nominations CPSO […]
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 […]
Increased access to primary care in Kapuskasing area
TimminsToday article published on May 4, 2018 TimminsToday staff NEWS RELEASE NORTH EAST LOCAL HEALTH INTEGRATION NETWORK People will have greater access to high-quality health care closer to home thanks to a new team of health care professionals coming to Kapuskasing and a new Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team that will serve Indigenous Northerners. On […]
MOHLTC Inviting Applications for New Midwifery Programs
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Association of Ontario Midwives are inviting applications for two new programs that have been introduced with a special focus on access, choice, and addressing health inequities: Indigenous Midwifery Programs are designed to enhance culturally safe midwifery care and traditional services for expectant families in Indigenous communities. […]
Member news: AFHTO board nominations, EOI for Indigenous teams and more
Below are relevant updates and items for AFHTO members, some with fast-approaching deadlines: AFHTO News AFHTO 2017 Conference registration now live: Members receive a 50% discount on registration. Contact your administrator for your access code. Learn more here. Interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? Nominations are open until Thursday, July 6, 2017. […]
Expression of Interest to establish Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Teams
On May 25, 2016, the Government of Ontario launched the Ontario First Nations Health Action Plan (OFNHAP), a multi-year initiative to improve health care for Indigenous peoples in Ontario. A key part of this Plan is the creation or expansion of new primary care teams; community-based models of primary health care that are designed based […]