AFHTO 2016 Conference: Thank you to all those who submitted abstracts!
Over 170 submissions were received for concurrent session and poster presentations at the AFHTO 2016 Conference. Thank you to all those who applied! A confirmation email has been sent to the contact person for each abstract submission. If you are part of a group that has prepared an abstract, please ensure your group contact has received […]
Kincardine Family Health Team partnership secures two new programs through Westover Treatment Centre
Kincardine News article published on Apr. 18, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Troy Patterson, Kincardine News The Kincardine Family Health Team has announced the development of a strategic partnership with Westover Treatment Centre for the provision of two new programs. The Recovery Support (formerly referred to as, ‘Aftercare’) and A New Beginning: Women’s Program are scheduled […]
AFHTO 2016 Conference: abstracts due May 5th
Present your ideas and innovations at the AFHTO 2016 Conference: “Leading primary care to strengthen a population-focused health system” Patients First has set a direction for primary care and the health system to focus on population health and integrating care at the local level to meet the needs of our communities. At this year’s AFHTO conference, […]
Diabetes prevention program back in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Sun Times article published on Apr. 6, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Denis Langlois, Owen Sound Sun Times Dr. Bruce Stanners says a diabetes prevention program in Owen Sound has helped to improve many lives since its start five years ago. “The outcomes have been excellent,” the local family physician, who serves as medical […]
Geriatric clinic part of possible regional electronic health records hub
Trent Hills Independent article published on Apr. 5, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Sue Dickens, Trent Hills Independent Campbellford – Campbellford Memorial Hospital could become a regional electronic health records (EHR) hub. That is the vision of President and CEO Brad Hilker, who updated hospital board officials at their last meeting on the progress being […]
New ‘Health Check’ toolkit can improve primary healthcare for people with developmental disabilities |Montreal Gazette
Montreal Gazette article published on Apr. 1, 2016. Article in full pasted below. CNW News Release, Montreal Gazette Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have more health issues than other adults, but they are less likely to receive preventative care. A new toolkit, developed by Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities Program (H-CARDD), will help […]
Health care initiative aims to ease wait times for Syrian refugees |The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail article published on Mar. 28, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Mahnoor Yawar, The Globe and Mail At a clinic for Syrian refugees at Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital last month, a team of doctors met their first challenge: A family of 10, including eight restless, hungry children, stepped in for their first check-up. […]
Ontario Primary Care Council submits response to Patients First proposal
Ontario Primary Care Council Submits Response to Patients First proposal Dear Minister Hoskins, On behalf of the member associations of the Ontario Primary Care Council (OPCC), we again congratulate you on Patients First: A proposal to strengthen patient-centred health care in Ontario. OPCC has worked together over the past several weeks to develop advice on […]
Sherbourne Health Centre to expand trans care |Daily Xtra
Daily Xtra article published on Mar. 22, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Arshy Mann, Daily Xtra Sherbourne Health Centre is expanding the way it will deliver care to trans patients. The health care provider will be creating a comprehensive trans care hub that will add four beds to their 10-bed recovery suite. “This expansion will allow us […]
Decade celebrated by Algonquin Family Health Team in Huntsville | Huntsville Forester
Huntsville Forester article published on Mar. 16, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Alison Brownlee, Huntsville Forester A smile spread across Lynn Sharer’s face. “Happy Birthday, everyone,” said the executive director of the Algonquin Family Health Team to a room of more than 20 health-care professionals at the organization’s Huntsville offices off Frank Miller Drive on March […]