Lakeview FHT striving to bring 3 nurse practitioners to Brighton
Northumberlandnews published an article June 15, 2023 By Natalie Hamilton With a proposal underway to bring more nurse practitioners to Brighton, mayor Brian Ostrander says he’s happy to support what’s ultimately better access to local health-care services for Brightonians. The Lakeview Family Health Team (FHT), which is based out of the Brighton Health Services Centre at […]
Clinics Looking To Team Up With Temagami FHT
Yahoo News published an article June 14, 2023 By Darlene Wroe Two area doctors are hoping for funding approval for the Temagami Family Health Team to expand to take in the Latchford and Cobalt medical clinics as satellites. The application to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, if approved, would expand access to resources […]
Kawartha North FHT proposes to take over closed Minden ER
Yahoo News published an article June 11, 2023 CBC News published an article June 20, 2023 Yahoo news By James Matthews Many Minden Hills residents would like to reopen the recently closed emergency department at the local health facility. And one resident in particular has what could be a viable idea to reopen the doors […]
Bits & Pieces: submission on Physician Services Agreement and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO submission on the 2024 Physician Services Agreement Member stories News and updates – OCFP’s new IPAC tool and more Summer travel perks Upcoming events- Health beyond healthcare: a conversation on medical solutions for social issues and more AFHTO submission on the 2024 Physician Services […]
Minto council supports Minto-Mapleton FHT in bid for funding to bolster primary care access
The Wellington Advisor published an article June 9, 2023 By Patrick Raftis MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a letter of support for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team’s (MMFHT) application to the province for funding to expand staffing to allow more local residents to access primary care providers. In a letter to council, the […]
Kincardine FHT may expand to Ripley Medical Center
Blackburn News published an article June 8, 2023 By Janice MacKay The Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT) is considering the Ripley Medical Center’s future use, along with the expansion of primary care services to that community. The KFHT and Huron-Kinloss employees met to explore the requirements of the neighbourhood and a potential full-time presence at […]
Bits & Pieces: team expansion materials and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Expanding and enhancing interprofessional primary care teams EOI – new resources Member stories News and updates – OMA’s call for more team-based care, FAO health sector budget review and more Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Evidence of value- the impact of continuity of […]
City of Kawartha Lakes FHT nurse practitioner helps minimize doctor shortage gap
Kawartha Lakes This Week published an article on June 2, 2023 By Catherine Whitnall Kawartha Lakes This Week To say Kelsie Jeffery is perfectly suited to working as a nurse practitioner in the Kawartha Lakes is an understatement. The fact she is also the primary care provider for the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team’s recently launched […]
Bits & Pieces: nominations to the Board of Directors are open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 28, 2023 Member stories Workplace mental health training series for health care workers Reminder – member renewal deadline is June 30 News and updates- memo re iGAS, effect of free medicine on health care costs […]
Financial boost for Belleville Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
Quinte News Published an Article on May 23, 2023 By Zach McGibbon The Belleville Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic is receiving a financial boost of up to $30,000 funding from the City of Belleville to help attract 2.6 new Nurse Practitioners to the area. The funding will be used for the installation of a required HVAC system for […]