Fall 2023 eBulletin: Social Prescribing in Team-based Primary Care
In this Issue: What is Social Prescribing? Recent research on the benefits and implementation of Social Prescribing Components of the Social Prescribing model in team-based primary care Key enablers to ensuring program success Additional resources Introduction Our team-based primary care sector is familiar with the importance of the social determinants of health and their contributions […]
QI in Action eBulletin #131: What is Long Covid?
In this Issue: What is Long Covid? Long Covid Webinars Long Covid Resources Food for Thought Past Webinars Upcoming Events What is Long COVID? Long COVID, the condition where symptoms that surface after recovering from COVID-19 linger for weeks, months, or even years, is still a mystery to doctors and researchers. The symptoms, such as […]
QI in Action eBulletin #130: Hypertension Awareness Month
In this Issue: Hypertension in Canada Hypertension Webinars Hypertension Resources Food for Thought Past Webinars Upcoming Events Hypertension in Canada In Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death after cancer, and is a leading cause of hospitalization. In 2017–2018, about 8.5% of Canadians 20 years and older were living with diagnosed ischemic […]
QI in Action eBulletin #129: Celiac Disease Awareness Month
In this Issue: Celiac Disease in Ontario Celiac Canada Webinars Celiac Resources Food for thought Past Webinars Upcoming Events Celiac Disease in Ontario May is Celiac Disease Awareness month and we join Celiac Canada in helping to bring this initiative to the attention of team-based Primary Care. The Ontario Ministry of Health has announced it is […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2023 call for abstracts and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2023 Conference: call for abstracts Reminder- CPS: Beyond the Monograph webinar tomorrow April 26 Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting: 50% OFF for Members Doctors’ Day is May 1 Happy Health Administration Day April 26 PhD Dissertation: The Micropsychosocial effect of Accounting: A Health Care Context […]
QI in Action eBulletin #128: Advance Care Planning
In this Issue: Advance Care Planning OurCare & Healthy Debate: Reimagining primary care Updated quality standards on schizophrenia care Updated Lyme disease clinical guidance document Tools for virtual care guidance now available in more languages Upcoming Events Advance Care Planning National Advance Care Planning Day is on April 16, 2023, and Hospice Palliative Care Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Hepatitis C Elimination Roadmap and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario charting the path to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 Member stories New digital tools with implementation support- heart failure; anxiety disorders and depression Help advise which health care services and medical devices should be publicly funded Refreshed Indigenous relationship and cultural awareness courses Upcoming events […]
Bits & Pieces: systems innovation grant and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Youth Opportunities Fund- applications open Welcome to Michael Scarpitti OurCare & Healthy Debate: Give me a primary-care provider who understands me Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Relevant news and reports- prenatal care for refugees Want to be a part of PSHSA’s HC Advisory […]
Bits & Pieces: 2023 Ontario budget and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Overview of the 2023 Ontario government budget Farewell to Abisola Otepola PCC submission re Bill 60, Your Health Act, 2023 Reminder- CPS Full Access free trial ends April 1 Chronic noncancer pain management: Integration of a nurse-led program in primary care Upcoming events including DFCM New […]
QI in Action eBulletin #127: Nutrition Month
In this Issue: Nutrition month resources Food for thought NEW- Eating Disorders Quality Standard NEW- Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard Share your experience and inform future prenatal care innovations Upcoming Events Nutrition month resources This month we join our Registered Dietitians in celebrating the impact of good nutrition on our patients’ health outcomes. Examples […]