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Joint Letter on Paid Sick Leave
January 14, 2021
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Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
Dear Premier Ford,
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence has become clear: paid sick leave is essential to protecting our province from the catastrophic impacts of unchecked virus transmission, and its toll on marginalized populations.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Originally posted Jan. 27, 2020. Last updated January 14, 2021
This page will provide updates on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they become available. The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for primary care, along with posters. A website for healthcare providers is now live. You can also access information for the public on their site.
Medical hub in Niagara expected for Niagara North FHT in 2022
Niagara this week article published January 6, 2021
By Satbir Singh, Niagara This Week
Niagara-on-the-Lake will finally have a long-term home for a medical centre that will serve the community.
COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
The Ministry is providing us lists of COVID-19 assessment centres on a regular basis. The list below will be updated once the information is received. Updates are also on the ministry's site; however, the spreadsheets below might be updated slightly quicker, depending on timing.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated January 11, 2021 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.
January 8th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members,
As you are aware, the COVID-19 response is changing rapidly.
As mentioned earlier this week, the Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council* is very active in provincial advocacy efforts. We are meeting regularly with many partners including the Ontario Hospital Association, Public Health, Ontario Medical Association, Ministry of Health staff and Vaccine Task Force representatives.
Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated January 6, 2021 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 for the management and operations of primary care team locations are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
Re-opening Resources
Wawa FHT & Elliot Lake FHT Physicians named Algoma Public Health's Champions
This year's champions are recognized for going the extra mile to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Algoma Public Health has officially named this year's Public Health Champions.
Nominations for the awards closed on Nov. 20.
This year, APH wanted its award to recognize those who have gone the extra mile in helping others overcome the challenges of COVID-19. Among the recipients are Mayor Christian Provenzano, the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA, and Algoma University's Student Success and Advancement Teams.
Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
Originally posted Mar. 17, 2020. Last updated Dec 16, 2020