Arnprior & District FHT’s contribution to VTAC project might be short-term fix for family doctor shortage
CBC news published an article and video on May 24, 2023 By Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco When it comes to Ontario’s family doctor shortage, the paramedic chief in Renfrew County thinks he’s found a cure with a hybrid model of care. The model puts a family doctor just one phone call, and usually a few hours wait, away. “This […]
Bits & Pieces: ONE week to abstract deadline and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2023 Conference: just ONE week to submit your abstract Member stories Sign up for GoodLife for a chance to win a $1,000 Shark and Ninja prize package Expression of Interest: Digital Clinical Lead, Primary Care, Ontario Health Nominations for CPSO’s Council Awards are open Seeking […]
Bits & Pieces: nursing week and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue National Nursing Week Member stories Messages and curated perks from Perkopolis and HOOPP AFHTO 2023 Conference: just two weeks to submit your abstract CPS: Beyond the Monograph materials News and updates- lack of Ontario long COVID strategy risks care and more Breaking Free- free, 24/7, substance […]
The Lakehead Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic unveils another expansion
CBC news produced a video interview on May 5, 2023 There’s been a surge in family doctors retiring across Ontario over the last few years and a lot of them had big practices. That leaves an alarming number of people without access to Primary Care. The Lakehead Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Thunder Bay will open […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, mental health week and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Deadline to sign up for an #AFHTO2023 working group is today Mental Health Week: May 1-7, 2023 EDs and Admin leads- advising IHPs re member updates, including compensation Member website access- when logins are blocked News and updates- virtual care not associated with higher […]
Ottawa Valley FHT partners with Carleton Place in the creation of a new health centre
CBC news published an article Apr 29, 2023 By Ben Andrews At first, Peter Hamer thought the empty lot in Carleton Place, Ont., was destined to become a standard medical clinic. With an estimated 4,000 residents in the area without a family doctor, the project would help address a need. But as work progressed, Hamer began to see the outline of […]
Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2023 Conference and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2023 Conference: create YOUR hybrid conference. Sign up by May 2 Welcome to Connor Kemp CPS: Beyond the Monograph webinar April 26 Compensation market survey walkthrough video Member stories Relevant news and reports – OHT updates and more Upcoming events including Autistic people and the […]
Inner City FHT to Develop Substance Use Hub for People Experiencing Homelessness
Government of Canada Announced Apr 2023 Inner City Family Health Team – Toronto, ON Substance Use Hub for People Experiencing Homelessness $992,114 over 24 Months to develop a substance use hub for people experiencing homelessness. The Substance Use Hub will be a comprehensive substance use care program specifically targeting individuals who are living in shelters, encampments, […]
Bruyère Academic FHT pilot project cuts opioid use among patients with chronic pain
Ottawa Citizen Published Apr 08, 2023 By Andrew Duffy An Ottawa pilot project has significantly reduced opioid use among patients with chronic pain by treating it with the kind of comprehensive program used to treat other chronic diseases. As part of the pilot project introduced at the Bruyère Academic Family Health Team, a staff nurse met […]
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 […]