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DFCM Open - family medicine resource website launched
Today, the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Toronto launched a website called DFCM Open. Inspired by open knowledge and collaboration initiatives, such as the open source software movement, DFCM Open (www.dfcmopen.com) will collect and store clinical, educational and research material that is created, peer-reviewed and voluntarily submitted by its faculty members and their collaborators.
Health Minister announces introduction of physiotherapy positions in FHTs
Today Minister Matthews announced that Ontario is improving access to physiotherapy services for eligible Ontarians by changing how and where these services are provided. Beginning August 1, 2013, the province will expand availability of community-based physiotherapy, exercise classes and falls prevention services in more locations across Ontario. Steps include integrating physiotherapy positions into primary care settings, including Family Health Teams, Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics, and Community Health Centres. The total number of positions is not yet known.
AFHTO 2013 Conference: Call for concurrent session and poster submissions
You are invited to submit an abstract to present a concurrent session or poster in 8 core themes areas that showcase and support FHT Leadership in Healthcare for Ontarians. The AFHTO 2013 Conference takes place October 22-23 in Toronto.
Public health guidance regarding Influenza A(H7N9) Virus in China
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is informing all health system partners of preparedness activities related to influenza A (H7N9):
Strategic direction for AFHTO is renewed
The AFHTO board is pleased to announce the renewed vision, mission and strategic priorities to guide our work on behalf of our members over the next 2 – 3 years. Please click here for more information.
FHTs continue to play key role in Ontario's Action Plan for Health Care
One year after releasing Ontario's Action Plan for Health Care, Health Minister Deb Matthews presented her progress report today. She called it a plan for “fundamental transformation” that puts “family health care at the centre of the system.”
Minister releases Seniors Strategy for Ontario
The full report, Living Longer, Living Well is now available in both English and French on the Ministry’s website at:
English: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/ministry/publications/reports/seniors_strategy/
French:
Health Links: Analysis of High Users
The following presentations were prepared for the leaders of LHINs and health organizations to describe the population of high users that is the focus of the Health Links initiative.
Driving Value with a Patient-Centred Health System
This presentation by Walter Wodchis, Associate Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, University of Toronto; Principal Investigator, Health System Performance Research Network
Wise Elephant and West Carleton FHTs win Canada Health Infoway Momentum Awards
Congratulations to the Wise Elephant and West Carleton Family Health Teams, first and third-place winners in Canada Health Infoway’s ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge, competing in the Patient Access to Health Information category against teams across the country.
Using OTN to support patients with Chronic Kidney Disease – Peninsula FHT’s story
Peninsula Family Health Team’s innovative work to connect its rural population to specialist support is featured in this week’s Healthy Debate. Go to http://healthydebate.ca/opinions/telemedicine.