Bits & Pieces: member stories, welcome to Taryn and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Welcome to Taryn Jacquard OurCare survey results are here Fee code for Long COVID and more New quality standard – sickle cell disease Reports and relevant news – improving access in rural Canada and boosting balance Population Health: Governance (free course), starts Jan. 31, […]
Windsor and Harrow Health Centre FHTs receive grant for oral health care support
Windsor Star Published an article Jan 24, 2023. By Julie Kotsis Four local organizations focused on mental health and oral care services have received a funding boost with the announcement of $564,000 in community investment by Green Shield. The grants, made in partnership with the WindsorEssex Community Foundation, were announced during a gathering Tuesday morning […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2022 materials and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue #AFHTO2022 materials now available to all members Is there a doctor on board? #AFHTO2023 help needed Reminder: Lean Sigma Pink Belt for QIDSS GoodLife member benefit- 25% off Member stories Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms, and recommendations and more Seeking physicians for the CANHEART Improving Cholesterol […]
Thames Valley FHT and partners look to break down homelessness health care barriers
Global News Posted an article January 12, 2023 By Andrew Graham Officials are gearing up to launch a facility next week that aims to break down barriers for the London, Ont., homeless population through a new collaboration that embeds a health-care provider with local social services organizations. It’s called the Community Hub and those leading its […]
Bits & Pieces: The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19 and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19 Member stories Evidence of value- Enhanced Primary Care Diabetes (EPCD) team model Corrected link – Healthcare Excellence Canada Opportunity: Partnering on Appropriate Virtual Care Ontario Caregiver Organization 2022 Spotlight Report Updated Post-Covid-19 Condition guidance, […]
Espanola FHT nurse wins prestigious award
The Sudbury Star Published an article on December 29, 2022 By Helen Morley On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre announced that Chelsea Gagnon a registered practical nurse, working in the Family Health Team, is the recipient of the 2022 WeRPN Michael & Werner Geidlinger Award of Excellence in Palliative Care. The […]
Bits & Pieces: market salary review underway and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Market salary review underway Reminder- Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing, Dec. 8 Member stories Supporting Caregivers webinar materials available Highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care materials available The latest on COVID, Influenza and Respiratory Viruses materials and more New guidance […]
Wawa physician ‘honoured’ to receive provincial recognition
Sootoday Published an article on November 26, 2022 By Alex Flood “I think this award is for my whole team, not just for me,” says Dr. Anjali Oberai, a family doctor at the Wawa Medical Centre who has been named the 2022 Ontario Family Physician of the Year by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). […]
Bits & Pieces: join the ED mentorship program and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Join AFHTO’s Executive Director Mentorship Program! Farewell to Beth MacKinnon Reminder- Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing, Dec. 8 Member stories Radon- the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers Guidance for clinical assessment centres and more BORN Health Equity Advisory Group – call for interest Get Mainpro+® […]
Bits & Pieces: UpToDate price change and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue UpToDate price changes coming in October Welcome to Veronica Jiang Member stories #AFHTO2022 updates- ED networking sessions and more Long COVID materials and more WSIB health and safety rebates are available – and they’re doubled for 2022! Ministry and Ontario Health updates- MH data and substance […]