Members' Stories
Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by July 15, 2024.AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional
TimminsToday published an article on June 6, 2024By TimminsToday StaffFamily health team taking over program starting June 10A program connecting outpatients with virtual care is expanding and moving locations.Starting on June 10, the outpatient Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) program is moving
CKNX News published an article on May 9, 2024By Josh BoyceSarnia-Lambton residents struggling with mental health and addiction are being given another treatment option, one that's more laid back and approachable.A mobile crisis response team will be launched, thanks to $2.5 million in
Kawartha Now published an article on May 7, 2024We’re learning more about where funding north of $3 million is headed for Perth Healthcare.It will go to form the Perth Family Health Team, which will provide a myriad of health services under one roof, resulting in more patients gaining access to
Kawartha Now published an article on May 2, 2024By Natalie HamiltonMunicipality of Trent Hills residents seeking a primary health care provider locally can now join a patient roster list with the Trent Hills Family Health Team (THFHT).With a doctor and a nurse practitioner (NP) slated to arrive in
Pembrook Observer published an article on April 29, 2024By Anthony DixonFunding from the Ontario Government to establish a new Family Health Team (FHT) for Renfrew and area residents has been approved.“This is tremendous news for residents of Renfrew and the surrounding area, particularly to those
Burlington Local published an article on April 26, 2024By Calum O'MalleyBurlington MPP Natalie Pierre announced $710,000 in funding to the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT) during a press conference this morning (April 26).Pierre was joined by Oakville and North Burlington MPP Effie
CBC News published an article on April 28, 2024By Jonathan MigneaultA family health team in Sudbury, Ont. is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help its family doctors and other health-care professionals save on note-taking.In December, the City of Lakes Family Health Team started a trial with a
Timmins Press published an article on April 19, 2024By Jennifer Hamilton-McCharlesNipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced more than $321,000 to the Powassan and Area Family Health Team to expand their services to connect more people to interdisciplinary primary care.“Our government continues to make
London News Today published an article on April 19, 2024By Lindsay NewmanMore residents could have access to a primary care provider in Sarnia-Lambton.Ontario's Ministry of Health is providing $910,000 in funding to Rapids Family Health Team, Central Lambton Family Health Team, and North Lambton
Sudbury.com published an article April 17 2024By Village MediaVillage Media has produced a mini documentary about the health care crisis in the north, which has forced emergency rooms to close and left thousands of patients in limboIn recent months, headline after headline has shone a spotlight on
The NDP Leader site visit sparked an insightful discussion about advocating for increased funding to support existing healthcare providers and attract physicians to clinics like Health Access Taylor Massey (HATM). This is due to the ever-increasing demand for quality healthcare services and the