Health Minister announces introduction of physiotherapy positions in FHTs
Today Minister Matthews announced that Ontario is improving access to physiotherapy services for eligible Ontarians by changing how and where these services are provided. Beginning August 1, 2013, the province will expand availability of community-based physiotherapy, exercise classes and falls prevention services in more locations across Ontario. Steps include integrating physiotherapy positions into primary care […]
AFHTO 2013 Conference: Call for concurrent session and poster submissions
You are invited to submit an abstract to present a concurrent session or poster in 8 core themes areas that showcase and support FHT Leadership in Healthcare for Ontarians. The AFHTO 2013 Conference takes place October 22-23 in Toronto. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your knowledge, discuss priority issues and identify best practices […]
Public health guidance regarding Influenza A(H7N9) Virus in China
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is informing all health system partners of preparedness activities related to influenza A (H7N9): To date the World Health Organization has announced a total of 60 cases of infection with influenza A (H7N9), and 13 deaths, all in China. WHO is not recommending special screening at points of entry […]
Strategic direction for AFHTO is renewed
The AFHTO board is pleased to announce the renewed vision, mission and strategic priorities to guide our work on behalf of our members over the next 2 – 3 years. Please click here for more information. AFHTO members may also click here to learn more about how this Strategic Direction will be operationalized in the […]
FHTs continue to play key role in Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care
One year after releasing Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care, Health Minister Deb Matthews presented her progress report today. She called it a plan for “fundamental transformation” that puts “family health care at the centre of the system.” Government’s news release and the Action Plan for Health Care One Year Progress Report both continue to […]
Wise Elephant and West Carleton FHTs win Canada Health Infoway Momentum Awards
Congratulations to the Wise Elephant and West Carleton Family Health Teams, first and third-place winners in Canada Health Infoway’s ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge, competing in the Patient Access to Health Information category against teams across the country. Wise Elephant Family Health Team Dr. Sanjeev Goel and the team at Wise Elephant Family Health Team in Brampton, […]
Using OTN to support patients with Chronic Kidney Disease – Peninsula FHT’s story
Peninsula Family Health Team’s innovative work to connect its rural population to specialist support is featured in this week’s Healthy Debate. Go to http://healthydebate.ca/opinions/telemedicine.
Sherbourne and North York FHTs honoured for their work by Cancer Quality Council of Ontario
Innovation Award Winner – Sherbourne Health Centre, Infirmary Program The Sherbourne Health Centre, which encompasses the Sherbourne Family Health Team, was honoured for developing an innovative program to provide chemo and radiation therapies to individuals experiencing homelessness, or those with no real ‘home’. These patients face significant barriers to accessing mainstream treatment. Even those in […]
Family Health Teams play a prominent role in Ontario’s Health Links
The first 19 Health Links were announced today by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews. Health Links bring together health care providers in a community to better and more quickly coordinate care for high-need patients. Seven of the 19 Health Links announced today will be coordinated by family health teams: Barrie and Community […]
CMOH releases “Seasonal Influenza 2012-2013: Ontario’s Blueprint for Action”
Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the release of Seasonal Influenza 2012/ 2013: Ontario’s Blueprint for Action. This document updates the 2011/ 2012 Blueprint for Action by outlining the actions that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Public Health Ontario and the Ministry of Labour are taking to support the […]