Bits & Pieces: 5 days left to submit your abstract and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue 5 days left. submit your abstract by June 16! Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccination: Evolving Unmet Needs in Older Adults Member stories Canada Health Infoway launching AI Scribe Program News and updates including Social Prescribing Impact Award nominations are open Using your data for quality improvement (QI) […]
Bits & Pieces: call for abstracts, benefits video and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Call for abstracts – AFHTO’s The Power of Primary Care AFHTO and CHOGIP benefits overview webinar video available Member stories OurCare survey- share with patients Green Health Day News and updates including Canada Post service disruption impacts on key cancer screening program activities Free e-learning module- […]
Ingersoll NPLC and Thamesvalley FHT improve access for unattached patients
Sentinel Review published an article on May 15, 2025 By Jacob Robinson The new Roulston’s Pharmacy location in Tillsonburg has been selected to house the Oxford Ontario Health Team’s unattached care clinic. The clinic — located at 671 Broadway St, Unit 112 — is designed to support residents without access or unattached to a family […]
Bits & Pieces: nursing week, CHOGIP webinar and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue National Nursing Week AFHTO and CHOGIP benefits overview webinar Last day to sign up to review abstracts, Bright Lights and more Member stories Cognitive stimulation therapy group fills a gap for patients with dementia News and updates including Healthy Debate series- Closing the gap: The urgent […]
Bits & Pieces: save the date, member stories and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Save the Date! AFHTO’s The Power of Primary Care Conference Oct. 23-24, 2025 Member stories National Physicians’ Day Member renewal request Mental Health Week: May 5-11, 2025 News and updates including barriers and enablers to implementation of cancer screening for marginalized patients Invitation to participate in […]
Minister of Health Sylvia Jones helps celebrate five years of RC VTAC with Petawawa Centennial FHT
County of Renfrew published an article on Mar 31, 2025 A made-in-Renfrew-County solution to address health-care needs in response to COVID-19, launched mere days after the declaration of the global pandemic, has marked its fifth anniversary as it continues to evolve to provide impactful service for residents who do not have access to primary care. […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, HPV testing reminders and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights in Action- a member’s story Member stories CharityVillage course signup extended to April 18 Important reminders for HPV testing Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Seeking Black immigrant family physicians for study regarding ethnicity and race in primary health care provision Obesity […]
Elliot Lake Family Health Team to host monthly mammogram bus
Elliott Lake Today published an article on Mar 20, 2025 By Lisa Rene-de-Cotret The Elliot Lake Family Health Team (ELFHT) is excited to announce a new initiative focused on enhancing women’s health in our community. On March 24, 2025, a designated mammogram bus will leave for Sudbury to offer crucial breast cancer screening services to […]
Bits & Pieces: impact of remuneration and incentives and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue The impact of remuneration, extrinsic and intrinsic incentives on interprofessional primary care teams: results from a rapid scoping review Social Work Week Reminder- Governance 101 Update and Refresh webinar Mar. 6; PHIPA and Patient Records Retention materials available Member stories Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Free practice […]
Bits & Pieces: 2024 conference materials and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue #AFHTO2024 materials now available to all members Reminder- PHIPA and Patient Records Retention webinar Feb. 26 For Us. For You. social media posts for election advocacy Member stories Indigenous Cultural Safety in Mental Health course Happy Psychology month News and updates including healthcare top election issue […]
Over 13,000 residents in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington got family doctors in 2024
88.7 myFM News published an article on Feb 13, 2025 By Emily Chatwood More than 13,000 people in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington were connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner in 2024, surpassing the original goal of 9,000. The Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA OHT) says this is a major step […]
Summerville FHT partnered with Mississauga OHT opens clinic to alleviate ER pressures
Mississauga News published an article on Jan 27, 2025 By News Room Keep children out of hospitals. That’s the goal of a Mississauga pediatric clinic led by nurse practitioners. “There are options other than going to emerge,” said Sharon St. Germain, operations manager at Summerville Family Health Team, which partnered with the Mississauga Ontario Health […]
Couchiching Family Health Team, New Path Youth & Family Services, And CFS Counselling + Wellbeing Launch Coordinated Walk-In Mental Health Support
Muskoka 411 published an article on Feb 9, 2025 By News Room In a significant step towards prioritizing mental health in the Couchiching community, Couchiching Family Health Team, New Path Youth & Family Services, and CFS Counselling + Wellbeing are proud to announce the official launch of their collaborative walk-in mental health counselling services. Starting […]
Bits & Pieces: election advocacy webinars and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Register now – AFHTO election advocacy webinars Corporate and Financial Records webinar materials available Member stories News and updates including primary care in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond Learn how to integrate equity-oriented strategies into your primary care conversations Ontario Health news: insomnia disorder quality standard, […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for Leadership Council and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply to join AFHTO’s Leadership Council! Member stories New cervical screening test in Ontario Discount for 101 Series: An Introduction to Medical-Legal Issues for Health Care Providers News and updates including provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners Ontario cancer and renal plans […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for IHP Advisory Council and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Applications for the IHP Advisory Council now open Reminder- Lunch and Learn webinar series with INQ Law Member stories News and updates including scoping review of social workers’ professional roles in primary care Registration with CPSO now open for Ontario physician assistants My CancerIQ: Learning personal […]
Bits & Pieces: INQ Law webinars and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Lunch and Learn webinar series with INQ Law Member stories Health law professional development discount for AFHTO members News and updates including physicians eligible to join HOOPP in 2025 Complimentary tuition for Hospice Palliative Care Ontario education Thoughts of harm knowledge study Registration with CPSO opens […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, walking pneumonia updates and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Join us at AFHTO News and updates including walking pneumonia resistance patterns Safespace Network Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Upcoming events including Analysis Series – Interprofessional Primary Care 2024/25 QIPs Member stories Chatham-Kent FHT- CK family doctor from LaSalle recognized for outstanding […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, petition update and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Regarding the petition on Change.org News and updates including supports for the fall/winter respiratory illness season Seeking participants for study “The Effect of One’s Future Retirement on Mood” Launch of Ontario Health integrated primary care report and biosimilar update Updated osteoarthritis quality standard Supporting […]
Bits & Pieces: response to 2024 Fall Economic Statement and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO response to 2024 Fall Economic Statement and social media resources for advocacy Member stories News and updates including Ontario expanding learn and stay grant to train more family doctors Sign up for GoodLife for a chance to win an Air Canada Vacation 7-night holiday in […]
Temagami Family Health Team holds official opening of healing, reflection and smudging space
Bay Today published an article on October 16, 2024 By Darlene Wroe Temagami Family Health Team recently held the official opening of its healing, reflection and smudging space. The gazebo has been created to provide a comforting area where Indigenous people and others can find calm while they attend themedical clinic, it was explained during […]
Georgina NPLC’s new clinic makes healthcare a breeze for families
York Region Today published an article on October 14 , 2024 By Yoyo Yan A fresh new clinic just for kids is opening its doors in Georgina on Tuesday, thanks to a partnership between the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC), the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) and Southlake. Now, families can […]
Bits & Pieces: leadership development discount and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Navigating the Healthcare Leadership Landscape – Challenges and Strategies 2024/25 AFHTO 2024 Conference: early bird price for fireside chat ends Oct. 11 Member stories News and updates including OBSP 40 to 49 Expansion Launch resources and infusion and fulfillment of medical supplies update Bits & Pieces […]
Elgin Community Health Hub by the Thames Valley Family Health Team accepting new patients
London CTV news published an article on September 20, 2024 By Sean Irvine Elgin County residents desperately seeking family doctors will have a new option as of next week. The Elgin Community Health Hub, operated by the Thames Valley Family Health Team, is accepting new patients to a model where doctors are rarely seen. Instead, […]
Bits & Pieces: early bird deadline today and fireside chat
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: early bird deadline today and fireside chat Member stories News and updates including adding Kinesiologists and over half of adults with PCC reported noticeable limitations in daily activities OntarioMD Managed Digital Health Services focus groups Survey on clinicians’ understanding of patient/client phenomenon of […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories and livestreamed sessions
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories AFHTO 2024 Conference: livestreamed sessions and volunteers News and updates including expansions to pharmacists’ scope of practice consultations and AI scribe study Updates to dementia quality standards Three years of PaRx in Ontario: are you prescribing nature yet? Survey on the experiences of Indigenous […]
Bits & Pieces: closing plenary speaker and more; Update on expansion of the OBSP
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: announcing closing plenary speaker Update on expansion of the OBSP to people ages 40 to 49 Member stories Back-to-school perks News and updates including national dementia guidelines for disclosing a diagnosis Join Ontario Health’s Primary Care Quality Advisory Committee Register for the in-person […]
Bits & Pieces: vote for your streaming sessions and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: vote for your streaming sessions Deadline for nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors extended to Aug 15 Member stories Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory GoodLife member benefit- 25% off Free, unlimited counselling for the agriculture community News and updates […]
Bits & Pieces: ODSP virtual guide and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario Disability Support Program Health Care Professionals’ Virtual Guide Reminder- nominations to AFHTO Board of Directors open until August 1, 2024 Member stories Reminder- nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award News and updates including Ontario expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) […]
Province puts up $2.4 million to give better access to primary health care in Windsor-Essex
Stratford Today published an article on July 9, 2024 By Trevor Wilhelm The provincial government says it is spending $2.4 million to launch mobile healthcare services and expand existing clinic teams in Windsor-Essex in a plan to provide more access to primary care providers. The province said the effort will connect almost 9,000 people in Essex […]
HPHA and six health-care partners including Clinton FHT and North Perth FHT unite in accreditation
Stratford Today published an article on July 12, 2024 By Connor Luczka Navigating health care from team to team may be getting a little easier in the region soon. The region’s public-health teams have successfully been accredited together, a major milestone in Canada according to Andrew Williams, CEO of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA). […]
New Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton FHT celebrates grand opening
Sarnia Today published an article on July 12, 2024 By Ryan Drury The new Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team celebrated its grand opening on July 12. Many local dignitaries were on hand to help cut the ribbon, including Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae. He says bringing good quality practical healthcare to rural communities […]
Bits & Pieces: nominations to the Board of Directors open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until August 1, 2024 Ontario consulting on expanding role of nurse practitioners AFHTO 2024 Conference registration now live Bright Lights deadline next Monday, July 15 Member stories Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board […]
Mallorytown health clinic from Upper Grand FHT officially opens
Recorder & Times published an article on July 2, 2024 By Sabrina Bedford The first of its kind in the region, a full-scale primary care clinic for residents without a family doctor in Leeds and Grenville is officially open. The clinic, operating out of the Mallorytown Pharmacy and Health Centre on County Road 2, opened […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights nominations open and more
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. […]
OHT launches chronic disease program building on Couchiching FHT’s Successful Heart Clinic
Orilla Matters published an article on June 17, 2024 By OrilliaMatters Staff The Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) is thrilled to announce the launch of the COHT Chronic Disease Program, a significant step forward in providing comprehensive and integrated care for patients with chronic conditions. This initiative begins with a focus on Congestive Heart Failure […]
Bits & Pieces: teams’ experiences and perspectives in COVID-19 vaccination distribution
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Primary care teams’ experiences and perspectives in COVID-19 vaccination distribution Reminder – member renewal deadline is June 30 Member stories Climate change video and materials available News and updates including Health Equity Across the AI Lifecycle Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Summer travel […]
Virtual care program moving from Timmins hospital to Timmins Academic FHT
TimminsToday published an article on June 6, 2024 By TimminsToday Staff Family health team taking over program starting June 10 A program connecting outpatients with virtual care is expanding and moving locations. Starting on June 10, the outpatient Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) program is moving from Timmins and District Hospital to the Timmins Academic Family […]
Bits & Pieces: expanded teams list and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Reminder- Climate change is a health issue, June 6, 2024 National Physiotherapy Month News and updates including public experiences and perspectives of primary care and projected estimates of cancer Interested in improving the healthcare interactions of young caregivers? Upcoming events including Closing the Power […]
Bits & Pieces: climate change webinar, immunization and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Climate change is a health issue: adopting a green health strategy at your team AFHTO 2024 Conference: abstract deadline this Friday Member stories OCDPA Queen’s Park Day 2024 News and updates including immunization recommendations for children previously immunized with oral poliovirus vaccine Reminder- the Ontario Health […]
The Community Health Integrated Care Pilot (CHIC) including Rapids FHT aims to keep people away from ER, jail
CKNX News published an article on May 9, 2024 By Josh Boyce Sarnia-Lambton residents struggling with mental health and addiction are being given another treatment option, one that’s more laid back and approachable. A mobile crisis response team will be launched, thanks to $2.5 million in provincial funding, over the next three years. The Community Health Integrated […]
New Perth Family Health Team offers updated healthcare delivery in Perth
Kawartha Now published an article on May 7, 2024 We’re learning more about where funding north of $3 million is headed for Perth Healthcare. It will go to form the Perth Family Health Team, which will provide a myriad of health services under one roof, resulting in more patients gaining access to health care. Health […]
Trent Hills FHT anticipates arrival of nurse practitioner and physician and is currently building patient roster list for Campbellford clinic
Kawartha Now published an article on May 2, 2024 By Natalie Hamilton Municipality of Trent Hills residents seeking a primary health care provider locally can now join a patient roster list with the Trent Hills Family Health Team (THFHT). With a doctor and a nurse practitioner (NP) slated to arrive in the community in 2024, […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, wild cards and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories AFHTO 2024 Conference: wild cards welcome Mental Health Week: May 6-12, 2024 Member renewal request News and updates including Ontario eliminating sick notes and piloting AI scribes Feedback requested on a new quality standard: gender-affirming care for gender-diverse adults ‘Conversations with Clinicians’ audio-series- new […]
Ontario Government approves new Ancient Rivers FHT for Renfrew and area
Pembrook Observer published an article on April 29, 2024 By Anthony Dixon Funding from the Ontario Government to establish a new Family Health Team (FHT) for Renfrew and area residents has been approved. “This is tremendous news for residents of Renfrew and the surrounding area, particularly to those who currently do not have a primary […]
MPP Natalie Pierre announces $700,000+ for Burlington FHT
Burlington Local published an article on April 26, 2024 By Calum O’Malley Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre announced $710,000 in funding to the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT) during a press conference this morning (April 26). Pierre was joined by Oakville and North Burlington MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos and members of the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT) […]
City of Lakes FHT using AI to take doctors’ notes
CBC News published an article on April 28, 2024 By Jonathan Migneault A family health team in Sudbury, Ont. is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help its family doctors and other health-care professionals save on note-taking. In December, the City of Lakes Family Health Team started a trial with a program called AutoScribe that listens […]
Fedeli announces $321,000 to Powassan and Area Family Health Team
Timmins Press published an article on April 19, 2024 By Jennifer Hamilton-McCharles Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced more than $321,000 to the Powassan and Area Family Health Team to expand their services to connect more people to interdisciplinary primary care. “Our government continues to make strategic investments that contribute to a supportive and connected health […]
Central Lambton FHT, Rapids FHT and rural health clinics to get funding boost
London News Today published an article on April 19, 2024 By Lindsay Newman More residents could have access to a primary care provider in Sarnia-Lambton. Ontario’s Ministry of Health is providing $910,000 in funding to Rapids Family Health Team, Central Lambton Family Health Team, and North Lambton Community Health Centre. The announcement was made at […]
How to solve the doctor shortage plaguing northern Ontario -mini documentary including Wawa FHT and Marathon FHT doctors
Sudbury.com published an article April 17 2024 By Village Media Village Media has produced a mini documentary about the health care crisis in the north, which has forced emergency rooms to close and left thousands of patients in limbo In recent months, headline after headline has shone a spotlight on the doctor shortage plaguing northern […]
Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2024 Conference and more
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 […]
$60,000 Approved by Guelph/Eramosa Council to Assist East Wellington FHT in Recruiting Family Doctors
The Grand101 published an article on April 3, 2024 By Austin Cardinell GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Guelph/Eramosa Council has agreed to set some township funding aside to attract new family doctors to practice in Rockwood. During a meeting Tuesday, council approved up to $60,000 be used as a top-up for the salaries for two potential new family […]
Bits & Pieces: input for strategic plan and more
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 […]
Niagara North FHT obtains funding for Nurse Practitioner to serve those without a local doctor
NOTL Local published an article on March 28, 2024 A long-awaited nurse practitioner has finally been hired and is expected to begin looking after Niagara-on-the-Lake residents April 8. Coun. Sandra O’Connor, instrumental in helping to obtain the funding for the position, told The Local she was invited to be part of the recruitment process by […]
South Georgian Bay OHT (Including Georgian Bay FHT) Being Awarded nearly $880,000
Wasaga Beach published an article on March 28, 2024 WASAGA BEACH – The Town of Wasaga Beach is celebrating an investment of almost $880,000 in provincial funding that is being awarded to the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team, which will support local primary care teams and help increase the number of nurse practitioners providing […]
Peterborough FHT Physician Helping Newcomers Find a Home for Their Health
CPSO published an article on March 27, 2024 By Mark Sampson Note: Following the approval of new governance terminology at our December 2023 Board of Directors (formerly Council) meeting, the CPSO Council Award is now known as the CPSO Board Award For decades, the downtown Toronto neighbourhood of St. James Town has been a starting […]
Bits & Pieces: Pharmacy Appreciation Month and more
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 […]
Belleville NPLC Leader highlights newborn program at Women’s Day Gala
Quinte News published an article on March 9, 2024 By Alan-Michael Steele The International Women’s day Gala in Belleville at The Grand featured a keynote speech by guest speaker Karen Clayton-Babb, Chief Nurse Practitioner and Clinic Director at the Belleville Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic. During her keynote speech, Clayton-Babb spoke about many topics surrounding healthcare. Early […]
Northeastern Manitoulin FHT nurse first to have prescribing powers in Ontario
CBC News published an article on March 9, 2024 By Ashishvangh Contractor For years, Cyril Lee Turley and others have been calling on the government to give power to registered nurses to prescribe medication as a way to alleviate the strain on hospitals and community clinics. “I started following what the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: social prescribing webinar April 3 and more
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 […]
Guelph FHT helps ensure every baby born in Guelph has a doctor
Guelph Today published a media statement on March 3, 2024 By Barbara Latkowski As the number of people without a family physician in Ontario continues to climb, the province announced earlier this month it will spend $110 million to connect more than 300,000 people to primary care teams. Ross Kirkconnell, executive director of the Guelph Family […]
Elgin County to receive nearly $1M for team-based primary health care (Including TV FHT and East Elgin FHT)
The London Free Press published a media statement on March 1, 2024 By Brian Williams Elgin County will receive nearly $1 million from the provincial government to expand team-based health care in the region. On Friday, officials with the Thames Valley Family Health Team, alongside Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Rob Flack, announced the funding, calling its impact […]
Bits & Pieces: OurCare final report here and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OurCare final report now available Member stories MOH seeking feedback on proposed OHT designation requirements Reminder- Charity Village course deadline extended to March 6 Primary care physicians enabling integrated care News and updates including TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory […]
Ontario Government investing $880K in primary health care in Simcoe-Grey area (Including Georgian Bay FHT)
Simcoe.com published an article on February 25, 2024 By Metroland Staff The Ontario government is investing about $880,000 into health care in Simcoe-Grey. “Generations of Ontarians enjoyed the privilege of having a family doctor as their introduction to primary care,” says Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey. “We know how important primary care is to families […]
A $2.4-million booster from province for Couchiching and North Simcoe FHTs to bring Primary Care to 19,000
Orilla Matters published an article on February 23, 2024 By Greg McGrath-Goudie ‘We are pleased our government listened to our call for urgent action,’ says local health team official, noting the funding will aid ‘unattached’ local patients In an effort to connect local residents with primary health care, the provincial government has announced a $2.4-million […]
Prince Edward FHT opens new community clinic
Picton Gazette published an article on February 21, 2024 By Jason Parks A new medical clinic, able to treat two dozen patients every week, opens in Picton and Wellington this month. Family Health Team Executive Director Barinder Gill was at Shire Hall Tuesday with the details. The clinic will be nurse-practitioner led, and opens Feb. […]
Peterborough FHT expands services, appointments at clinic
Global News published an article on February 21, 2024 By Greg Davis The Peterborough Family Health Team is expanding services currently offered through its health clinic at two locations. The clinic has increased the number of available appointments at its sites on King Street in Peterborough and on Strickland Street in Lakefield. The clinic offers services to Peterborough […]
Burk’s Falls Family Health Team receive funding for primary care
Almaguin News published an article on February 20, 2024 By Sarah Bissonette Thousands of Almaguin residents should soon have a primary care provider. On Friday, Feb. 16, Parry Sound—Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith was at the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre, where $290,000 was announced to cover two health care positions with the Burk’s Falls Family Health Team […]
Bits & Pieces: even more member funding stories
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Charity Village course deadline extended to March 6 Happy Psychology month News and updates including report predicts big demand for home care Get featured in the 2024 UofT Family Medicine Report Upcoming events including New Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older […]
Provincial government to invest $3.8 million including Six Nations of the Grand River FHT
The Brant Beacon published an article on February 18, 2024 By Kimberly de Jong The Province of Ontario announced an annual investment of $3.8 million to connect residents with primary care teams on Thursday, February 15, 2024. During the press conference at the Grand River Community Health Centre (GRCHC), Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant and Robin […]
Provincial investment for North Durham FHT connects more people to primary care
Durham Radio News published an article on February 16, 2024 This is part of Ontario’s $110-million investment to connect 328,000 more people to primary care teams. “This investment by the Province of Ontario, under the leadership of Premier Ford and Minister Jones, will significantly grow our primary care capacity in Scugog and North Durham and […]
Primary care teams in Huntsville, Burk’s Falls and Wasauksing First Nation get over $1.26M in provincial funding
Huntsville Doppler published an article on February 16, 2024 By Anthony Leardi MPP Riding of Essex The Ontario government is investing $1,264,686 to connect more people to interprofessional primary care teams across Parry Sound-Muskoka. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province […]
Investments Slated For Essex County NPLC
Kingsville Times published an article on February 16, 2024 By Anthony Leardi MPP Riding of Essex The Ontario government is investing $424,525 to connect more people to primary care teams in Windsor-Essex through the Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (NPLC). This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people […]
Ontario invests $1.85 million in Northern health care including Lakehead NPLC and Greenstone FHT
TB News Watch published an article on February 16, 2024 By Justin Hardy THUNDER BAY — A few clinics in the Thunder Bay area are now benefiting from a new investment by the Ontario government. MPP Kevin Holland announced on Friday on behalf of Sylvia Jones, deputy premier and minister of health, that the province is investing $1.85 […]
Over $4 million announced for eastern Ontario health care teams including Rideau St Lawrence FHT
Standard-Freeholder published an article on February 16, 2024 By Standard-Freeholder staff Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Nolan Quinn shared the exciting news that through the Ontario Ministry of Health, $4,074,398 will be divided amongst members of the Great River Ontario Health Team. Quinn’s executive assistant Josée Séguin said an exact value distribution for each team has yet […]
Bits & Pieces: more member stories regarding funding
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories News and updates including repealing Bill 124 and $3.1 billion agreement to improve health care in Ontario, with team-based primary care as a central focus Upcoming events including ECHO Concussion Member stories Belleville NPLC – council to address healthcare shortages Cottage Country […]
Timmins health teams get $1.3M boost
Timmins Today published an article on February 9, 2024 By Amanda Rabski-McColl Family health units in the north are getting a funding boost. The province has announced $5.9 million for primary care teams. That includes $1.3 million for Timmins clinics at the East End Family Health Team and the Timmins Academic Family Health Team. That […]
Province announces $6M for northeastern primary care teams
CTV News Northern Ontario published an article on February 9, 2024 By Lydia Chubak The Ontario government is promising around $6 million to expand family health teams and create new ones in northeastern Ontario. “They’ll get full notice of the details next week but we wanted to get the announcement out,” said Timmins MPP George […]
Listowel-Wingham FHT get funds to expand primary care
Stratford Today published an article on February 9, 2024 By Paul Cluff Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team is getting $822,604 in provincial funding to expand primary care. The funds, announced on Friday morning in Listowel, will help the team serve an additional 2,000 residents in Huron and Perth counties. Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae said the funding is […]
Trent Hills FHT receives over $221,000 in funding
Quinte News published an article on February 8, 2024 By Zach McGibbon Ontario has announced new funding for the Trent Hills Family Health Team to help expand their services. THFHT will be receiving $221,933 to help service unattached patients in the area. It’s part of an overall $110 million investment by the provincial government to primary […]
Minto-Mapleton FHT Will Receive Funding for New Nurses and Staff
The Grand 101 published an article on February 7, 2024 By Riley Gillespie-Wilson CLIFFORD – More funding is coming to the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team, to help equip them with additional staff. MPP for Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae announced Wednesday the additional $568,628 that will allow the health team to add two nurse practitioners, a registered […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories regarding funding announcement and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Farewell to Connor Kemp Strategic planning – update Health and wellness perks from Perkopolis News and updates including risk of dementia nearly three times higher one year after stroke Provider experience study: primary care for individuals with serious mental illness (PriSMI) Upcoming events […]
Upper Canada FHT approved for new clinic in Mallorytown
The Recorder & Times published an article on February 1, 2024 By Sabrina Bedford Thousands of residents without a family doctor in Mallorytown and the greater Leeds and Grenville region will soon have access to a full-scale primary care clinic. The province’s health ministry announced on Thursday the results of an extensive process to expand […]
Province provides $1.1M to add capacity, ease family doctor crisis in the Sault, including to Baawaating FHT
CTV News Northern Ontario published an article on February 2, 2024 By Darren MacDonald Describing it as a “tremendous” first step, Sault MPP Ross Romano announced $1.1 million in provincial money Friday to provide care for 4,450 orphaned patients in the area. The move comes a week after Group Health Centre announced it was trimming its […]
Algonquin Family Health Team looks to expand services at The Annex
The Penticton Herald published an article on February 1, 2024 By Julian Orlando Chaves Amid the shortage of family doctors, the Algonquin Family Health Team is looking to expand its services at The Annex through funding and partnerships. AFHT executive director Janine Van den Heuvel told Huntsville council on Jan. 29 that permanent funding and […]
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan FHT helps form Indigenous health circle in Renfrew County
CBC News published an article on January 29, 2024 A new health-care initiative in Renfrew County hopes to make services more accessible and appropriate for Indigenous people living off-reserve. The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team, which works to improve health-care delivery in the county northwest of Ottawa, is partnering with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation to […]
Bits & Pieces: AFHTO 2024 pre-budget submission and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 pre-budget submission Member stories News and updates including microstructural brain abnormalities, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction after mild COVID-19 Expression of Interest: Regional Primary Care Clinical Lead GoodLife member benefit- 25% off Primary Care Networks in OHTs webinar materials available New resources from the Canadian […]
Upper Grand Family Health Team and CW Food Bank Partner to Provide ‘Food Hub’ in Fergus
The Grand 101 published an article on January 26, 2024 By Riley Gillespie-Wilson FERGUS – Located just off Beatty Line at the Trailside Medical Centre, a new food hub is offering those experiencing food insecurity more accessibility. The hub is a partnership between the Upper Grand Family Health Team and the Centre Wellington Food Bank. […]
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Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Community health sector pre-budget submission 2024-25 Member stories News and updates including tracking Ontario ED wait times Nominations open for Nursing Now Ontario Awards Reminder- UpToDate discount available to members Study on care manager competencies in home-based primary care Upcoming events including Primary Care Networks in […]
Marathon Family Health Team introduces new app
SN News Watch published an article on January 17, 2024 By Austin Campbell MARATHON — Snapping pictures of your meals is no longer just about social media clout but could actually improve your health, particularly if you live in or around Marathon. The Marathon Family Health Team recently announced the launch of RxFood, a nutrition […]
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Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply to join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council! Member stories News and updates including virtual care with an outside physician is associated with more emergency department visits Administrative monetary penalties under PHIPA Hypertension Canada and Obesity Canada call for abstracts Biosimilars transition period ended Upcoming events […]
Hamilton FHT creates Patient Relations Program to elevate Patients’ voice
The Hamilton Spectator published an article on December 23, 2023 By Joanna Frketich Over 300,000 Hamiltonians now have somewhere to turn for help after Ontario’s largest family health team added a patient relations program to fill a key gap in primary care. While hospitals, long-term care homes and home care are mandated by law to […]
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Temagami FHT offers IV iron infusion in small rural Northern Ontario community
The Temiskaming Speaker published an article on October 11, 2023 By Sue Nielsen The Temagami Family Health Team has announced it is now offering a new medical service to its patients. The intravenous (IV) iron infusion procedure was performed for the very first time on a patient in the clinic on September 21. An IV iron […]
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Hamilton Family Health Team says Hamilton Needs 60 more Family Doctors
CBC News published an article on October 17, 2023 By Bobby Hristova Hamilton Family Health Team and others seeking $22M grant to expand health care in Hamilton and nearby areas. Hamilton needs 60 more family doctors to ensure everyone in the city has one, according to the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT). “We are really […]
Kirkland District FHT opens community cupboard for those in need
The Sudbury Star published an article on October 5, 2023 To aid those who are a little less fortunate, the Kirkland and District Family Health Team (KDFHT) has created what they refer to as a community cupboard. The cupboard is just that, a cupboard that sits just inside the doors of the clinic and is […]
FHTs expand pap clinics and well-woman services for those without family doctor in Ottawa Valley
Inside Ottawa Valley published an article on September 24, 2023 Women aged 21 to 70 in the Ottawa Valley now have more dedicated options to prioritize their health. Several primary care organizations, with the support of the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) and Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC), are offering […]
Collaborative “After;” wind phone with Thamesview FHT receives positive response
The Chatham Voice an published on September 7, 2023 The first call has been made on the McKinlay Woodlands Memorial Forest’s new wind phone. Lily Martin, 10, who lost her uncle to suicide last year, was the first to pick up the vintage rotary phone’s receiver following its recent installation at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area. […]