Updated primary care guidance document, revocation of Directive #2 and other supports
Dear Members, With the announcement on February 14th that the government is moving to the next phase of reopening on February 17th, now more than ever it’s important to keep the pressure on ensuring more Ontarians get vaccinated. Thank you again for all your hard work in supporting your patients and community in all aspects […]
Bits & Pieces: 2022 pre-budget submission, OHIP inequity and more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO’s 2022 Pre-Budget Submission Inequity in online OHIP renewal being addressed FHT contract extension confirmed Our response regarding the impact of team-based care on ED visits Windsor Essex OHT announced Updates re revoking Directive #2 and more Accessible Drive-to-Vaccines Program extended Advance care planning guides on […]
QI in Action eBulletin #115: Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution, Funding Opportunities, Partner Updates

In this Issue: Understanding the Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution Clinical Systems Renewal Funding Primary Care Data Reports for Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) Updates from eHealth Centre of Excellence NEW Online Smoking Cessation Program Upcoming Webinars New Research Project! We want to hear from you! AFHTO has partnered with Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft […]
COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated February 9, 2022 *NEW* Resources related to COVID-19 for patients, caregivers and the general public are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. COVID-19 Vaccine Information After your COVID-19 Vaccine – EN and FR | Ministry of Health, […]
Follow-up on January’s regional calls with EDs and admin leads;update from meeting with the Primary Health Care Branch
Note: This email is going to executive directors, lead physicians, NP clinical directors, and board chairs Dear leadership triad, Thank you to all executive directors and admin leads who joined their regional call with us at end of January. It is always helpful to hear from you, and we hope you found the call and […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, psychology month and more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Happy Psychology month Reminder- our new research project; deadline Feb. 11 Vaccine priority for children and more University of Toronto seeking Nurse Practitioner Preceptors Nominate a volunteer for Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2021 Upcoming events including Primary Care and COVID-19 Support CoP and more […]
COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies, Vaccination Updates and Other Updates
Dear members, January has been an incredibly difficult month, and we want to thank you and your teams for all that you have done, and continue to do, for your patients. Encouragingly, the latest update on COVID-19 projections from the Science Table indicates that while hospital and ICU admissions continues to be high, Ontario data […]
COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario- 2020-21
Here is a complete list of assessment centre updates received in 2020 and 2021. Resource- Recommendations for COVID-19 Assessment Centres- May 28, 2020 Assessment Centre Open Sites Dec 29, 2021 and Summary of Assessment Centre Open Sites Changes Dec 29, 2021 Community Sites Open Dec 29, 2021 and Summary of Community Sites Changes Dec 29, […]
Bits & Pieces: Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety and more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety course February 11 is 211 Day Our New Research Project Reminder- moderate-severe depression, anxiety, OCD, and opioid use disorder in primary care Vaccine inventory update and more 2022/23 collaborative quality improvement plan (cQIP) update Upcoming events including CMOH Town Hall and […]
Bits & Pieces: impact of team-based care on ED use and more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Impact of team-based care on ED use 2022/23 Collaborative QIP Overview and Supports slides and video now available Burlington OHT mobile app helps people seeking local health & social services Moderate-severe depression, anxiety, OCD, and opioid use disorder in primary care Why Paxlovid isn’t first-line and […]