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 […]