Members' Stories

AFHTO congratulates physicians in our member family health teams who were recognized on Wednesday, November 11, 2021, at the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) 2021 Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all those recognized this year: Dr. Barb Zelek of Marathon FHT, named 2021 Reg. L
Retrieved from Bruyère Receives Award in Innovation from CAN Health on November 8, 2021. Today, Bruyère is pleased to accept the CAN Health Network’s Disrupter of the Year Award. The Disruptor of the Year Award recognizes health care operators who championed CAN Health’s mission of
 GLAD Canada is a 7-week program of education and exercise for people with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee. The program was developed in Denmark in 2013 and was first licensed in Canada in 2016. It is now offered at over 200 public and private sites across the country.    At
York Region News article published November 2, 2021 By Amanda Persico Same location, brand-new clinic.  The Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) will soon be returning to its former location on Dalton Road in Sutton. The building shell — exterior walls, roof and doors
It has been a challenging 20 months, and primary care teams have been leaders. Throughout this pandemic, teams adjusted to new circumstances and continued to provide comprehensive care while extending reach to support their communities. They were leaders in organizing
Bruyère Academic FHT's story of COVID Vaccine efforts in the community as they support OPH with vaccine distribution, shared with AFHTO by BAFHT's Executive Director Vela Tadic: The Bruyère Academic Family Health Team (FHT) responded during a time of need in our community to support
Samantha Gupta, Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist at Central Brampton FHT, was recognized with an OMD Luminary Award, 2021.  Samantha Gupta, QIDSS at Central Brampton FHT. Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist, Central Brampton FHT, Brampton - Samantha
Congratulations to the eight new Ontario Health Teams and to our member teams that are engaged and participating in the development of OHTs. This list may be updated as more information becomes available. Ontario Health Team AFHTO Members Barrie and Area OHT
The Star article published June 10, 2021 By Lori Thompson, The Manitoulin Expositor Five people 31 years and older began a life-changing journey on May 26 when Gwekwaadziwin Miikan (Gwek) kicked off a year long pilot project. There are five people in each cohort in addition to the 10 in
iHeartRadio article published May 25, 2021 By Lindsay Charlton, CTV Windsor Two COVID-19 vaccine community clinics will be popping up in Chatham-Kent for those 18 and older looking to get their shot. A pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic hosted at Tillbury District Family Health Team at 22
Chatham Daily news article published May 21, 2021 By Mark Malone, Chatham Kent Daily News A record turnout rolled up their sleeves at a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday at Wallaceburg Memorial Arena. WALLACEBURG – A record turnout rolled up their sleeves at a mobile COVID-19
Collingwood Today published May 25, 2021 By Collingwood Today Staff The local family health team is also offering second doses of AstraZeneca to anyone who had their first dose between March 10 and 19. Are you 18+ and waiting to receive your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine?