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 […]