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Rapids FHT Opens Their Access to Care Centre
Article by the Lambton Shield
By Editorial Staff, The Lambton Shield
A greatly expanded suite of services at the newly renovated medical building at 481 London Road in Sarnia is receiving kudos in the community for its ability to reduce the burden on the emergency department at Bluewater Health.
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:
Kincardine hospital outpatient lab services moving to Kincardine Family Health Team
The Owen Sound Sun Times article published March 24, 2019
By Rob Gowan, The Owen Sound Sun Times
The Kincardine hospital’s outpatient lab services will be moved to the Kincardine Family Health Team beginning on Thursday.
How primary care is a prescription for healing hallway medicine
The Toronto Star article published on Monday, March 25, 2019
Introducing our revamped website
We’re pleased to introduce our new website, updated with a new look and layout. Now updated to become an even better resource to the public and members alike. Changes include:
Essex County NPLC's Peer-led Workshop Walks through Diabetic Foot Complication Prevention
The Windsor Star article published on May 9, 2019
By Katie Jacobs, the Windsor Star
Windsor experts are taking steps to teach people with diabetes how to properly care for their feet.
St. Michael's Hospital Academic FHT Physician prescribes money to low-income patients: Vox interview
Vox article published on May 3, 2019
By Sigal Samuel, Vox
Gary Bloch became a doctor because he wanted to help people who were less privileged than him. For years, he tried his best to treat patients coping with poverty and homelessness.