Truth and Reconciliation Day Statement from the Primary Care Collaborative
On the inaugural National Truth and Reconciliation Day being recognized today across Canada, the Primary Care Collaborative values the opportunity and responsibility to acknowledge some of the actions that can help support better understanding of colonization, the trauma of residential schools for Indigenous people and communities, and the ongoing impacts of systemic racism, […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th
Dear Members, As you know, the federal government has introduced a new statutory holiday on September 30th called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is intended to be a time for Canadians to spread awareness of and reflect on the tragedies experienced by Indigenous people as a result of the country’s former […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, virtual funding opps and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Reminder- virtual funding opportunities for primary care, Sep. 16 Reminder- COVID-19 malnutrition – how to identify and treat in team-based primary care, Sep. 20 AFHTO 2021 Conference: AI panel update & poster confirmations Additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in immunocompromised individuals and more Relevant […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual funding opps, aggregate report update, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual funding opportunities for primary care, Sep. 16 Expanding your differential diagnosis, Oct. 14 3rd dose referral and guidance Update on COVaxON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Reminder – Pandemic PPE Transitional Supports (PPTS) Keeping our kids safe at school, new IPAC guidance, and more New […]
Bits & Pieces: last chance for Bright Lights, member stories and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights nomination deadline this Friday, Aug. 27 Member stories Memo re unused doses, tracking COVID-19 through race-based data and more Call for the government to implement vaccine certificates ECHO Ontario Autism registration open Upcoming events regarding election strategy and more Bright Lights nomination deadline this […]
Bits & Pieces: election consultation, last chance for board award and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue It’s election time! Please register for AFHTO’s member consultation forum Board Award nomination deadline this Friday, Aug. 20 Ontario makes COVID-19 vaccination policies mandatory for high-risk settings and more Federal Holiday on September 30, 2021 – Does NOT impact health care and other provincial employers Seeking […]
Bits & Pieces: tapering opioids, Bright Lights and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Tapering and stopping opioids, Oct. 19 AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open Updates on aggregate primary care vaccination reports and more Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) changes Seeking input from healthcare professionals who provide nutrition information and advice Upcoming events regarding asthma and […]
Need for Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and Education for all public servants
To: Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health Hon. Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General Cc: Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister, Indigenous Affairs Matthew Anderson, CEO, Ontario Health Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health Helen Angus, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health Re: Need for Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and Education […]
Bits & Pieces: youth grants, updated primary care guidance, back to school and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Youth Opportunities Fund- applications open LAST DAY to submit a poster abstract! Updated primary care guidance, back to school and more Call for interest- BORN’s Health Equity Advisory Group Free furniture donation – Ottawa Upcoming events regarding collaborative Quality Improvement Plans and more Youth Opportunities […]
LESS THAN A WEEK to submit a poster abstract
Submit your poster abstract- deadline August 3, 2021 We want your insight on these topics: -Building sustainable programs for improved access -Navigating complex systems to lead effectively -Picking the right partners and integrating care around the patient -Innovations in digital health, especially for rural and remote communities -How to address challenges at the policy and […]