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AFHTO 2019 Conference: how to come for free
Let us help you get to the AFHTO 2019 conference. Introducing our referral program!
In the spirit of Ontario Health Teams and the potential for increased collaboration they represent, we’d like you to invite your community and partners to experience the conference for themselves and better understand the work you do.
Owen Sound FHT holds 'Adulting' focused seminar for youth
Owen Sound Sun Times article published on July 4, 2019
By Patrick Spencer, The Owen Sound Sun Times
How do I make a budget? What should I cook for one? How do I book a doctor’s appointment?
Marathon FHT celebrates community's win on Ontario's most-active list
CBC, Thunder Bay article published June 27, 2019
By CBC News, CBC Thunder Bay
Town on north shore of Lake Superior is regional winner in national active living challenge
The Town of Marathon has been named Ontario's most-active community in a national contest to get Canadians moving more and sitting less.
Windsor FHT featured in 2nd report from the Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine
A healthy Ontario: Building a sustainable health care system
Report released on June 25, 2019
By Dr. Rueben Devlin, Chair, Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine
Under Chapter 3: Ten recommendations to improve health care: Integration: Recommendations 1–3
Innovation in Ontario
Second Interim Report from the Premier's Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine
The Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine released its second interim report on June 25, 2019, entitled "A Healthy Ontario: Building a Sustainable Health Care System."
Kawartha North FHT & Kawartha Lakes groups discuss forming Ontario Health Team
My Kawartha Lakes article published Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
By My Kawartha Lakes
Health care agencies embark on joint self-assessment plan to capitalize on existing partnerships ahead of provincial changes
Several health care organizations in the City of Kawartha Lakes are discussing the formation of a local Ontario Health Team to better co-ordinate care and services for local residents.
AFHTO 2019 Conference: If you have submitted an abstract, please make sure you have received confirmation
Over 115 submissions were received for concurrent session and poster presentations at the AFHTO 2019 Conference. Thank you to all those who applied!
A confirmation email has been sent to the contact person for each abstract submission.
Susan Fitzpatrick Named Interim CEO of Ontario Health
On April 24 Christine Elliott, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, announced that Susan Fitzpatrick will assume the role of interim CEO of Ontario Health, the new superagency which will ensure a consistency of care across Ontario.
AFHTO’s Submission on Bill 74: The People’s Health Care Act, 2019
On April 2 AFHTO presented its submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 74: The People’s Health Care Act, 2019. Our key recommendations are: