Last chance to nominate your fave for a Bright Lights Award!
Final Call – Nominate Your Bright Lights Champion by July 19! Bright Lights Awards 2024 winners The clock is ticking! This is your last chance to recognize the incredible work of your colleagues and teams by nominating them for a Bright Lights Award. While there are multiple categories, we’d like to encourage submissions in these underrepresented […]
Bright Lights Awards, Volunteering & Your Say on 2027 Venue!
We know you’re not in it for recognition (but wouldn’t it be nice?) Submit a Bright Lights nomination today! This year, you have even MORE chances to win, with new categories. Awards include: NEW! Bright Lights Individual Impact Awards: Celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in supporting their teams, patients, and communities Bright Lights […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights now open and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Spotlight primary care excellence – AFHTO Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Ontario makes preliminary announcement on the results of the call for primary care expansion Get an additional 10% discount off UpToDate until July 15 Measles memo to health care providers & FAQ Canada Health […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards
2025 Bright Lights Awards AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver. Bright Lights Award recipients are: Innovators – making small changes for maximum impact to improve patient experience and outcomes Team Players – interprofessional teams, […]
Spotlight Primary Care Excellence – AFHTO Bright Lights Awards Nominations Now Open!
The AFHTO Bright Lights Awards Are Here and Bigger Than Ever! AFHTO’s Bright Lights Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions that help advance team-based primary care in Ontario. This year, we’ve expanded our awards to recognize MORE of our members. Now is your chance to recognize the individuals and teams who go above and […]
Kincardine FHT opens renovated medical and childcare centre in Ripley
Kincardine News published an article on Jan 5, 2025 By Kincardine News The newly renovated Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre is now fully operational and ready to serve the community. “The grand opening of the Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre represents a pivotal moment for our community. It reinforces our commitment to accessible healthcare and […]
Queen’s Family Health Team awarded $100K grant to connect patients to primary care
Global News published an article on Dec 19, 2024 By Paul Soucy The Queen’s Family Health Team has been awarded $100,000 through the City of Kingston’s Primary Care Clinic Expansion Grant to help attach 1,200 unattached patients to primary care services. The grant was presented last week by city councillors Brandon Tozzo and Gregory Ridge. […]
‘It’s getting dire’: Community clinics urge province to address wage gap
Stratford Beacon Herald published an article on Nov 06, 2024 By Bill Atwood ‘This growing wage gap is causing unprecedented staffing shortages, impacting the care Ontarians rely on,’ associations say about wage gap between community health-care providers and hospital employees. Nurse practitioner Beth Cowper-Fung said recruiting employees for her community-based clinic is no longer easy. Cowper-Fung is […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, petition update and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Regarding the petition on Change.org News and updates including supports for the fall/winter respiratory illness season Seeking participants for study “The Effect of One’s Future Retirement on Mood” Launch of Ontario Health integrated primary care report and biosimilar update Updated osteoarthritis quality standard Supporting […]
Huron Perth OHT pilot program provides new primary-care option
Stratford Beacon Herald published an article on Nov 06, 2024 By Bill Atwood Residents in Huron and Perth counties who don’t presently have access to a family doctor now have more options for primary care after the recent launch of the new Unattached Care Clinics by the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team. A […]
Windsor FHT Shines in Social Prescribing at CISP Conference
The recent CISP Conference, held from September 26-27, was a significant gathering, bringing together over 400 attendees from across Canada and the world. Ontario was well represented at the Social Prescribing Impact Awards including: Social Prescribing Connector of the Year: Kelly Conrad (Clinical Manager) at Langs CHC, Natasha Beaudin (Social Prescribing Project Lead at the […]
Congratulations to the Bright Lights 2024 Award Winners!
On October 24 AFHTO named the winners of our thirteenth Bright Lights Awards at our ceremony at our annual conference. These innovators have improved access to primary care through their leadership, outstanding work and significant progress made toward improving the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams throughout Ontario. Bright Lights Award winners are innovators and […]
Temagami Family Health Team holds official opening of healing, reflection and smudging space
Bay Today published an article on October 16, 2024 By Darlene Wroe Temagami Family Health Team recently held the official opening of its healing, reflection and smudging space. The gazebo has been created to provide a comforting area where Indigenous people and others can find calm while they attend themedical clinic, it was explained during […]
Georgina NPLC’s new clinic makes healthcare a breeze for families
York Region Today published an article on October 14 , 2024 By Yoyo Yan A fresh new clinic just for kids is opening its doors in Georgina on Tuesday, thanks to a partnership between the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC), the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) and Southlake. Now, families can […]
Reminder-nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award; Deadline this Friday, Aug 2
This Friday, August 2 is the deadline to nominate a partner for a Board award. Show your appreciation today! The Board award recognizes an individual (or a group) who is not an AFHTO member but has significantly contributed to the development and growth of team-based primary care within their local community or at the provincial […]
Bright Lights deadline extended – now next Tuesday, July 16, 12 noon
Revised due date to submit a Bright Lights nomination isTuesday, July 16 at 12 noon Nominations are coming in fast and furious but so are the questions. Given the appetite for recognizing your team, colleagues, and partners for the awesome work they do, we’re giving everyone a chance to submit a Bright Lights nomination by […]
Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award; Bright Lights education grants confirmed
The AFHTO board invites all members to help them select the recipient of a Board award. The Board award recognizes an individual (or a group) who is not an AFHTO member but has significantly contributed to the development and growth of team-based primary care within their local community or at the provincial level. The winner(s) […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights nominations open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Member stories News and updates including June 25 All OHT Webinar recording Member question on Grow your own NP program Upcoming events including Adolescent Issues in Epilepsy Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Shine a light on your team’s achievements. […]
OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2023 Awards Ceremony
AFHTO congratulates physicians in our member family health teams who were recognized on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) 2023 Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all those recognized this year: Regional Family Physicians of the Year Dr. Richard Kvas, Timmins Academic FHT Dr Alison Culbert, Sunnybrook Academic FHT Dr. Mary […]
Bits & Pieces: featuring your stories and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO annual report featuring your stories Reminder – Improving vaccination rates is as easy as 1 2 3 webinar Nov. 13 News and updates including Ontario expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses Survey on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for women at risk for HIV National study […]
Congratulations to the Bright Lights 2023 Award Winners!
On October 25 AFHTO named the winners of our twelfth Bright Lights Awards at our ceremony at our annual conference. These innovators have improved access to primary care through their leadership, outstanding work and significant progress made toward improving the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams throughout Ontario. Bright Lights Award winners are innovators […]
Lakehead NPLC part of new partnership created for people needing screening follow-up
TBNewswatch.com published an article July 17, 2023 By Katie Nicholls Patients without family doctors who require follow-up appointments from breast screening appointments will now have a way to receive that care. A new partnership, announced on Monday, will allow patients who don’t have a primary care provider to have the option to use Lakehead Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic for […]
Huron Shores Family Health Team to get reinforcements
The Sault Star published an article July 13, 2023 By Jeffrey Ougler Huron Shores Family Health Team will expand its employee roster, bringing in primary care services from a variety of health-care providers, including mental health supports. The province said Thursday the plan it to improve interprofessional primary care by adding positions for nurse practitioners, […]
Bright Lights deadline extended. Now next Monday, July 17, 12 noon.
Revised due date to submit a Bright Lights nomination is Monday, July 17 at 12 noon Nominations are coming in fast and furious but so are the questions. Given the appetite for recognizing your team, colleagues, and partners for the awesome work they do, we’re giving everyone a chance to submit a Bright Lights […]
JUST ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your Bright Lights nomination. Now with education grants for all awards
Are you proud of what your team has accomplished? Do you want your colleagues to be recognized for the amazing work they do? Do you think it would be great to see your initiative spread across the province? If you’ve said yes to any of the above, submit a Bright Lights nomination! Don’t […]
Burk’s Falls FHT health centre undergoes major renovation
The Sault Star published an article Jun 27, 2023 By Rocco Frangione The healthcare professionals who work at the Burk’s Falls Family Health Team are enjoying a much needed facelift to the health centre. The employees are now working in a renovated facility which included repurposing the former emergency reception into office space. Christine Barr […]
Want more recognition for your team? Submit a Bright Lights nomination!
Nominate your team, partnership, or colleague for a Bright Lights Award and gain your biggest audience ever. The AFHTO 2023 Conference Awards ceremony will be held at lunchtime on October 25, 2023. Taking place with an in-person audience of hundreds and streamed live for even more, you could get more eyes on your program […]
Owen Sound FHT’s Long COVID clinic helping patients recover
Owen Sound’s The Sun Times published an article June 15, 2023 By Scott Dunn COVID-19 may be in the rear-view mirror for many, but nurse practitioner Michelle Lanteigne deals with people infected with the lingering pandemic virus every day. She runs an acute-care clinic for people with active COVID-19 and one for long COVID patients […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights nominations now open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Member stories Expanding and enhancing interprofessional primary care teams EOI- request for submissions News and updates – turnaround time for cytology testing and more Ontario Nonprofit Network state of the sector survey Upcoming events- Depression and Autism: A youth-to-youth guide […]
Lakeview FHT striving to bring 3 nurse practitioners to Brighton
Northumberlandnews published an article June 15, 2023 By Natalie Hamilton With a proposal underway to bring more nurse practitioners to Brighton, mayor Brian Ostrander says he’s happy to support what’s ultimately better access to local health-care services for Brightonians. The Lakeview Family Health Team (FHT), which is based out of the Brighton Health Services Centre at […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open!
Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by July 14, 2023. AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver. There’s no better time to show […]
Clinics Looking To Team Up With Temagami FHT
Yahoo News published an article June 14, 2023 By Darlene Wroe Two area doctors are hoping for funding approval for the Temagami Family Health Team to expand to take in the Latchford and Cobalt medical clinics as satellites. The application to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, if approved, would expand access to resources […]
Kawartha North FHT proposes to take over closed Minden ER
Yahoo News published an article June 11, 2023 CBC News published an article June 20, 2023 Yahoo news By James Matthews Many Minden Hills residents would like to reopen the recently closed emergency department at the local health facility. And one resident in particular has what could be a viable idea to reopen the doors […]
Minto council supports Minto-Mapleton FHT in bid for funding to bolster primary care access
The Wellington Advisor published an article June 9, 2023 By Patrick Raftis MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a letter of support for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team’s (MMFHT) application to the province for funding to expand staffing to allow more local residents to access primary care providers. In a letter to council, the […]
Kincardine FHT may expand to Ripley Medical Center
Blackburn News published an article June 8, 2023 By Janice MacKay The Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT) is considering the Ripley Medical Center’s future use, along with the expansion of primary care services to that community. The KFHT and Huron-Kinloss employees met to explore the requirements of the neighbourhood and a potential full-time presence at […]
City of Kawartha Lakes FHT nurse practitioner helps minimize doctor shortage gap
Kawartha Lakes This Week published an article on June 2, 2023 By Catherine Whitnall Kawartha Lakes This Week To say Kelsie Jeffery is perfectly suited to working as a nurse practitioner in the Kawartha Lakes is an understatement. The fact she is also the primary care provider for the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team’s recently launched […]
Financial boost for Belleville Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
Quinte News Published an Article on May 23, 2023 By Zach McGibbon The Belleville Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic is receiving a financial boost of up to $30,000 funding from the City of Belleville to help attract 2.6 new Nurse Practitioners to the area. The funding will be used for the installation of a required HVAC system for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grandview Medical Centre & Two Rivers FHTs partner with OHT for Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinic
CambridgeToday Published an article Apr 7, 2023 By CambridgeToday Staff For the past three weeks, the Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team (CND OHT) has been piloting an eight-week Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinic (CMAC) in Cambridge with the help of several community partners. The CMAC, located on Wing C, Level 3 of Cambridge Memorial Hospital, is intended to improve quick access to mental health and addictions […]
Belleville Nurse Practioner-Led Clinic receiving additional funding
Inquinte.ca Published an article March 03, 2023 By Nicole Kleinsteuber The Ontario government is investing in the hiring of more nurse practitioners to expand access to primary care within the Quinte Region. MPP Todd Smith announced on Friday the Ministry of Health is providing the Belleville Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic up to $209,800 in additional base funding for […]
Ottawa Valley FHT expansion announcement of Carleton Place Regional Health Hub
Lanarkleedstoday Published an article March 03, 2023 The Carleton Place Regional Health Hub is going from a dream to reality when shovels hit the ground this fall. 14 existing family physicians across Beckwith and Carleton Place will operate under one roof providing residents access to programs offered by the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT). […]
How Ontario’s new health-care deal could change the way your family doctor works featuring Village FHT
CBC Published an article March 02, 2023 More family doctors in Ontario could begin caring for their patients in teams — alongside nurses, social workers and other health professionals — as a result of the new federal-provincial funding deal. The deal between the governments of Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at […]
Funding for local COVID-19, cold, flu clinic opened by North Simcoe Family Health Team to cease in March
Midland Today Published an article February 23, 2023 North Simcoe Family Health Team urges residents to contact MPP about ‘highly needed’ service. Due to the rising numbers of respiratory illnesses in our region, the North Simcoe Family Health Team (NSFHT) opened the COVID-19, Cold and Flu Care Clinic (CCFCC) on Dec. 14, 2022. The goal […]
Algonquin Family Health Team expanding to general primary care for unattached patients on February 28
Huntsville Doppler Published an article February 24, 2023 The service will begin on Tuesday, February 28 for unattached patients seeking primary care. The phone line to book an appointment will open a day before on the 27th of February, by calling 705-789-1744. Appointments can also be booked at algonquinfht.ca. Patients who have a local family doctor or nurse […]
City Of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team To Receive Almost $110,000 Additional Base Funding For This Year
Kawartha 411 Published an article February 16, 2023 By Pamela Vanmeer KAWARTHA LAKES-The Ontario government has announced that the City Of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team will receive an additional $109,825 in funding for 2022/23. MPPLaurie Scott made the announcement today. Scott says the provincial government is providing $8.1 million in new annualized base funding to […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the Bright Lights 2022 Award Winners!
On October 12 AFHTO named the winners of our eleventh Bright Lights Awards at our ceremony at our annual conference. These innovators have improved access to primary care through their leadership, outstanding work and significant progress made toward improving the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams throughout Ontario. Bright Lights Award winners are innovators […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2022 registration open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2022 Conference registration now live Bright Lights education grants now available- deadline this Friday, July 15 Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative slides and video available Ontarians aged 18+ eligible for second booster shot and more Reminder- nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, great odds to win and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories The odds of winning a Bright Lights Award are better than you think Member benefit reminder- UpToDate® discounts Reminder – apply to join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council COVID-19 updates Upcoming events including COVID-19: Where we are and where we’re going and more Member stories […]
The odds of winning a Bright Lights Award are better than you think
Did you know the odds of winning a Bright Lights award can be better than presenting at the conference? It’s true! via GIPHY A theme may get just 3-4 nominations compared to 8-20 concurrent session abstracts per theme this year. So don’t wait- apply today! Deadline July 15, 2022. Awards will be presented at […]
Spring Highlights 2022: AFHTO Leadership Council
The AFHTO Leadership Council met on June 14, 2022. Below are highlights from the spring 2022 council meeting, projects that are underway, and links to useful resources, including last week’s webinar on the Working for Workers Act. Compensation Markey Review in Primary and Community Care We know that compensation rates across teams is a huge […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open! Plus, join the review committee
Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by July 15, 2022. AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver. There’s no better time to show […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, infant formula shortage and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Reminder- Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative June 23 Evaluating program planning using an equity framework at Queen Square FHT New provincial prenatal screening requisition Reminder- Bright Lights nominations open soon- reviewers needed Shortage of infant formulas for infants with food allergies and certain medical conditions […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights coming soon and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights nominations open soon- reviewers needed Reminder- Advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients, June 17 Cyber Security Centre of Excellence updates Speak Up Ontario is now Advance Care Planning Ontario Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 and more Psychological impacts of COVID-19 […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, multiple kids 5 -11 webinars and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Introduction to ONCA slides and video available Reminder- information webinar: COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old, Nov. 29, 2021 Reminder- Practical approaches to polypharmacy: the gentle art of deprescribing, Dec. 1, 2021 Letter for patients regarding children’s vaccine and more Perkopolis for AFHTO […]
Bits & Pieces: OCFP recognises AFHTO members and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2021 Awards Ceremony Reminder- Introduction to ONCA tomorrow, Nov. 17, 2021 Implementing social interventions in primary care: article Vaccine administration update, the side effects of bad news and more Workplace violence during care transition toolkit OISE Psychology Clinic welcomes child/youth and […]
OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2021 Awards Ceremony
AFHTO congratulates physicians in our member family health teams who were recognized on Wednesday, November 11, 2021, at the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) 2021 Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all those recognized this year: Dr. Barb Zelek of Marathon FHT, named 2021 Reg. L Perkin Ontario Family Physician of the Year as well as […]
Annual Report 2021 (Post-Pandemic Primary Care: Respond, Recover, Rebuild)
It has been a challenging 20 months, and primary care teams have been leaders. Throughout this pandemic, teams adjusted to new circumstances and continued to provide comprehensive care while extending reach to support their communities. They were leaders in organizing assessment centres, conducting tests, and administering COVID-19 vaccines. They collaborated with their partners to help keep communities safe, while keeping their doors open […]
Congratulations to the Bright Lights 2021 Award Winners!
On October 27 AFHTO named the winners of our tenth annual Bright Lights Awards at our virtual ceremony. These innovators have improved access to primary care through their leadership, outstanding work and significant progress made toward improving the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams throughout Ontario. Bright Lights Award winners are innovators and […]
Extended Bright Lights nomination deadline- now Monday, August 30, 12 noon
Bright Lights nomination deadline now Monday, August 30, 12 noon! We know you’re working hard on your nominations so we’re giving you a bit more time to submit. Awards will be presented at the AFHTO 2021 Conference Awards ceremony, which will be held on October 27th, 2021. We encourage small, rural, and Northern teams to […]
JUST ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your Bright Lights nomination
• Are you proud of what your team has accomplished, especially during this pandemic? • Do you want your colleagues to be recognized for the amazing work they do? • Do you think it would be great to see your initiative spread across the province? If you’ve said yes to any of the above, […]
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 […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open! Only until August 27
Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by August 27, 2021. AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver. There’s no better time to show […]
Wawa FHT & Elliot Lake FHT Physicians named Algoma Public Health’s Champions
This year’s champions are recognized for going the extra mile to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Algoma Public Health has officially named this year’s Public Health Champions. Nominations for the awards closed on Nov. 20. This year, APH wanted its award to recognize those who have gone the extra mile in helping others […]
Congratulations to the Bright Lights 2020 Award Winners!
On October 8 AFHTO named the winners of our annual Bright Lights Awards at our first ever virtual ceremony. These innovators have improved primary care through their leadership, outstanding work and significant progress made toward improving the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams throughout Ontario. Bright Lights Award winners are innovators and team players […]
Essex County NPLC receives COVID-19 grant to improve access to technology and enhanced digital services
The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) enhancing digital services to meet community needs. Essex County NPLC has received grant funding from the Canadian Red Cross, through the COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations Granting Program, to improve access to technology and enhanced digital services. The grant supports the Windsor Essex Health Program (WE Health). […]
Bits & Pieces: members win Future Innovator Awards, AFHTO directors needed & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Members win Future Innovator Awards Reminder – nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 3, 2020 Governance and leadership tools, resources and supports Updated memo from OH, free phone outreach support for older adults and other updates AFHTO’s Submission on Bill 175 – […]
AFHTO Members win Future Innovator Awards
The Change Foundation’s Future Innovator Awards recognizes six people, teams and/or organizations who have a strong vision for positive change for patients and caregivers and have the potential to make notable impact going forward. Members and member-affiliated organizations and individuals were recipients, including: The MINT Memory Clinic– a model for which Dr. Linda Lee, […]
East GTA FHT Nurse Practitioner wins Nursing Now Award
Published May 12, 2020 Written by RNAO To celebrate the contributions made by nurses to nursing practice and the health and well-being of Ontarians, the Nursing Now Ontario Awards honoured one NP, RN and RPN during Nursing Week 2020 (May 11 – 17). Nurse Practitioner Award Recipient: Michael Borja As a primary care NP for four […]
Bits & Pieces: Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar May 20, Nursing Week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar National Nursing Week East GTA FHT NP to receive award today Members’ stories, including a musical interlude Resuming scheduled surgeries and procedures and more eReferral to BounceBack Sharing your innovative initiative CAMH COVID-19 discussion forum and app Upcoming events […]
Bancroft Community FHT Doctor presented with Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Award
Article from My Bancroft Now, published March 11, 2020 By Matthew Reisler It’s not often you can say you’re under the care of an award-winning Doctor, but those that see Dr. Steven Griffin can now say just that. Dr. Griffin was presented with the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Award last […]
Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics
Excerpt from CBC News, published December 10, 2019 By Jennifer Lee A new report by the Health Quality Council of Alberta reveals two Alberta primary care clinics — using an alternative funding model for doctors — are saving the health-care system millions of dollars a year. HQCA studied 10 years’ worth of data from […]
AFHTO members leading Ontario Health Teams
Originally published Jul. 30, 2019. Last updated Dec. 4, 2019 On July 18, 2019, the Minister of Health, Hon. Christine Elliott, hosted a town hall to provide an update on the next steps for becoming an Ontario Health Team (OHT) for those who completed a self-assessment. With more than 150 submissions received, OHTs are being […]
Bits & Pieces: more OHTs, in-yr reconciliation webinar, OCFP awards members & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue More OHTs announced In-year reconciliation deadline webcast OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2019 Awards Ceremony Digital Health Toolbox slides and video available Safer opioid prescribing through a clinic-wide urine drug testing system – the HARMS Program Holiday perks New toolkit for people who provide and who […]
OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2019 Awards Ceremony
AFHTO congratulates physicians in our member family health teams who were recognized on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) 2019 Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all those recognized this year: Dr. Jocelyn Charles of Sunnybrook Academic FHT, named 2019 Reg. L Perkin Ontario Family Physician of the Year. Award of […]
Clinton, North Perth FHTs and Others Accredited with Commendation
Clinton FHT and North Perth FHT were part of the Huron Perth Sub-Region Accreditation Prototype (HPSAP) that was accredited by Accreditation Canada the week of Oct 21st, 2019. Most of the members of the HPSAP experienced accreditation for the first time, being awarded Accredited with Commendation. According to Kimberly Van Wyk, RN, Executive Director of […]
Bits & Pieces: Dr. Linda Lee wins Joule grant for MINT Memory clinics & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Dr. Linda Lee wins Joule grant for MINT Memory clinics Members in the media OHT Webcast Series: The Shift to Shared Leadership video and slides available HQO quality standard updates including mental health transitions Ministry of Health news and updates Upcoming events including improving timely access […]
Couchiching FHT Trans health program is where advocacy meets health care
Orillia Matters article published September 24, 2019 By Jessica Owen, Village Media The Couchiching Family Health Team was given a major honour last week for shining a light on an under-served segment of the population. The group won a Bright Lights Award for community and social accountability from the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) […]
Announcing the Bright Lights 2019 Award Winners!
AFHTO has named the winners of our annual Bright Lights Awards. These innovators have improved primary care through their leadership, outstanding work and significant progress made toward improving the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams throughout Ontario. Bright Lights Award winners are innovators and team players whose work has an impact on the healthcare […]
Memory clinics win Joule grant
Newswire article published September 10, 2019 By Joule, Village Media Eight recipients will share $200,000 to develop or scale up projects to improve access to care and health outcomes OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2019 /CNW/ – Joule, a Canadian Medical Association (CMA) subsidiary, today announced the eight recipients of its annual Innovation grants. The recipients from across the […]
Northeastern Manitoulin FHT retains Opioid replacement therapy program
Manitoulin Expositor article published August 14, 2019 By Michael Erskine, The Manitoulin Expositor Mindemoya clinic will be considered to better serve the needs of Central, West End patients MANITOULIN – Sometimes trying to do a good deed can backfire with unintended consequences and so it seems to have been the case with a recent “good will” consultation […]
Windsor FHT awarded part of large grants for mental and oral health projects
Windsor Star article published on June 27, 2019 By Jennifer La Grassa,Windsor Star More than half a million dollars was given to several organizations across Windsor-Essex Thursday, from the Downtown Mission to the Residence for Young Men. The grants were awarded to support oral and mental health care programs that help vulnerable or marginalized […]
Windsor FHT featured in 2nd report from the Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine
A healthy Ontario: Building a sustainable health care system Report released on June 25, 2019 By Dr. Rueben Devlin, Chair, Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine Under Chapter 3: Ten recommendations to improve health care: Integration: Recommendations 1–3 Innovation in Ontario Windsor Family Health Team The Windsor Family Health Team expanded their service […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards deadline extended to next Tuesday, July 2 at 10:00 AM
Cottage calling? We know. Revised due date to submit a Bright Lights nomination is Tuesday, July 2 at 10:00 AM Nominations are coming in fast and furious but so are the questions. Given the appetite for recognizing your team, colleagues and partners for the awesome work they do, we’re giving everyone a chance to submit […]
Northeastern Manitoulin FHT Pharmacist receives Patient Impact Award
Manitoulin Expositor article published June 5, 2019 By Expositor Staff, Manitoulin Expositor TORONTO – Little Current resident and pharmacist Diane Meehan has received the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s Patient Impact of the Year Award. Ms. Meehan will receive her award at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 2019 – a joint conference hosted by OPA and the Canadian […]
Bits & Pieces: GoodLife launch, Bright Lights nominations, CCO transition to FIT & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: GoodLife program launch Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Reminder- CCO transition to fecal immunochemical test June 24 HQO patient partnering guide Primary Care Virtual Community- Apr. 25 summary CAMH opioid de-implementation project update Canada’s Volunteer Awards call for nominations Upcoming events regarding mental health and […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open! Only until June 28
Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by June 28, 2019. AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver. There’s no better time to show […]
Timmins FHT ED named North East LHIN Healthy Change Champion
Timmins Today article published January 5, 2017. Article in full pasted below. TimminsToday Staff NEWS RELEASE NORTH EAST LHIN ************************* The North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) has named Jennifer McLeod, Executive Director of the Timmins Family Health Team, a Healthy Change Champion. McLeod has worked in many areas of health care for more […]
Manitoulin Central FHT Physician named Regional Physician of the Year
The Manitoulin Expositor article published November 9, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Expositor Staff, The Manitoulin Expositor MINDEMOYA—Dr. Maurianne Reade, a physician at the Manitoulin Central Family Health Team in Mindemoya, is this year’s Northeast and Northwest Ontario 2016 Regional Physician of the Year as awarded by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) Awards. The […]
Couchiching FHT to be named 2016 LEADing Practice
Congratulations to the Couchiching Family Health Team for being named a 2016 LEADing Practice Initiative. The FHT is being recognized for exemplary use of digital tools to strengthen clinical practice and provider experience. Couchiching FHT’s project integrated a tablet-based system into their EMR to screen patients at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This […]
NPAO honours AFHTO members’ nurse practitioners at annual conference
On September 25, 2015 the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) held their Awards and Celebration Dinner as part of their annual conference. Nurse practitioners (NPs) from different organizations were honoured, with half of the awards presented to NPs from member FHTs and NPLCs. Congratulations to: Huronia Nurse Practitioner Network Bursary Ann Kerr – Alliston […]
AFHTO 2014 “Bright Light” Awards nominations open
Nominations now closed. Thank you to all who submitted nominations. Confirmation emails will be sent by end of day Wednesday, August 13 2014. If you have submitted a nomination and have not received a confirmation email by then, please contact us at info@afhto.ca. Little innovations, big impact – Bright Light Award winners are innovators, making […]
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Family Health Teams in Ontario
Ten years ago the concept of “Family Health Teams” was first announced. This anniversary follows a week in which two important studies have published evidence of the value of interprofessional collaboration in Ontario’s Family Health Teams, and in interprofessional primary care models across Canada. To mark this event, the Association of Family Health Teams of […]
Championing Innovation in Quality Improvement Decision Support
The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) is pleased to announce the six recipients of Quality Improvement Decision Support (QIDS) Innovation Funds. Ontario Family Health Teams (FHTs) are committed to measuring and improving comprehensive primary care performance; the QIDS program is a provincial initiative to support AFHTO members in their quality improvement (QI) […]
“Bright Lights” award nominations: opportunity for grant to attend IHI Conference
The first ever “Bright Lights” awards will be presented at the AFHTO 2012 Conference Awards Dinner, on October 16. This award program recognizes the leadership, outstanding work and significant progress being made to improve the value delivered by Family Health Teams. There are 11 award categories corresponding to the themes of the AFHTO 2012 Conference. In […]