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. […]
Bits & Pieces: Community health sector pre-budget submission and more
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 […]