AFHTO 2013 Conference: Call for concurrent session and poster submissions

You are invited to submit an abstract to present a concurrent session or poster in 8 core themes areas that showcase and support FHT Leadership in Healthcare for Ontarians. The AFHTO 2013 Conference takes place October 22-23 in Toronto. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your knowledge, discuss priority issues and identify best practices […]

Public health guidance regarding Influenza A(H7N9) Virus in China

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is informing all health system partners of preparedness activities related to influenza A (H7N9): To date the World Health Organization has announced a total of 60 cases of infection with influenza A (H7N9), and 13 deaths, all in China. WHO is not recommending special screening at points of entry […]

Strategic direction for AFHTO is renewed

The AFHTO board is pleased to announce the renewed vision, mission and strategic priorities to guide our work on behalf of our members over the next 2 – 3 years. Please click here for more information. AFHTO members may also click here to learn more about how this Strategic Direction will be operationalized in the […]

FHTs continue to play key role in Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care

One year after releasing Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care, Health Minister Deb Matthews presented her progress report today.  She called it a plan for “fundamental transformation” that puts “family health care at the centre of the system.” Government’s news release and the Action Plan for Health Care One Year Progress Report both continue to […]

Family Health Teams play a prominent role in Ontario’s Health Links

The first 19 Health Links were announced today by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews. Health Links bring together health care providers in a community to better and more quickly coordinate care for high-need patients. Seven of the 19 Health Links announced today will be coordinated by family health teams: Barrie and Community […]

CMOH releases “Seasonal Influenza 2012-2013: Ontario’s Blueprint for Action”

Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the release of Seasonal Influenza 2012/ 2013: Ontario’s Blueprint for Action. This document updates the 2011/ 2012 Blueprint for Action by outlining the actions that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Public Health Ontario and the Ministry of Labour are taking to support the […]

AFHTO 2012 Conference: Increase corporate visibility as a sponsor or exhibitor

On October 16-17, 2012, over 500 executive directors, board members, physicians, staff, stakeholder associations and government representatives will attend the AFHTO 2012 Conference. AFHTO invites Family Health Team partners and stakeholders to consider the sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at the upcoming conference. See the 2012 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus for opportunity details and all relevant […]

Aug.15 is deadline to apply to MOHLTC for financial support for PA positions

MOHLTC has e-mailed the invitation below to FHTs.  Please follow up with your Ministry rep to get the full package, if you did not receive it. SENT: July 24, 2012 4:57 PM SUBJECT: FHT – Employment supports for physician assistant graduates 2012 Dear Family Health Team, The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has […]

“Bright Lights” award nominations: opportunity for grant to attend IHI Conference

The first ever “Bright Lights” awards will be presented at the AFHTO 2012 Conference Awards Dinner, on October 16.  This award program recognizes the leadership, outstanding work and significant progress being made to improve the value delivered by Family Health Teams. There are 11 award categories corresponding to the themes of the AFHTO 2012 Conference. In […]