Members' Stories
Stratford Beacon Herald published an article on Nov 06, 2024By 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
Stratford Beacon Herald published an article on Nov 06, 2024By Bill AtwoodResidents 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
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
Bay Today published an article on October 16, 2024By Darlene WroeTemagami 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
York Region Today published an article on October 14 , 2024By Yoyo YanA 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
London CTV news published an article on September 20, 2024By Sean IrvineElgin County residents desperately seeking family doctors will have a new option as of next week.The Elgin Community Health Hub, operated by the Thames Valley Family Health Team, is accepting new patients to a model where
Stratford Today published an article on July 9, 2024By Trevor WilhelmThe provincial government says it is spending $2.4 million to launch mobile healthcare services and expand existing clinic teams in Windsor-Essex in a plan to provide more access to primary care providers. The province
Stratford Today published an article on July 12, 2024By Connor LuczkaNavigating health care from team to team may be getting a little easier in the region soon.The region’s public-health teams have successfully been accredited together, a major milestone in Canada according to Andrew Williams, CEO
Sarnia Today published an article on July 12, 2024By Ryan DruryThe new Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team celebrated its grand opening on July 12.Many local dignitaries were on hand to help cut the ribbon, including Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae. He says bringing good
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,
Recorder & Times published an article on July 2, 2024By Sabrina BedfordThe first of its kind in the region, a full-scale primary care clinic for residents without a family doctor in Leeds and Grenville is officially open.The clinic, operating out of the Mallorytown Pharmacy and Health Centre on
Orilla Matters published an article on June 17, 2024By OrilliaMatters StaffThe Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) is thrilled to announce the launch of the COHT Chronic Disease Program, a significant step forward in providing comprehensive and integrated care for patients with chronic