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Joint Letter to release Mental Health and Addiction Funding
January 19, 2021
Dear Minister,
We would like to thank you and your team for your ongoing work in ensuring the people of Ontario stay safe
as we combat the pandemic. Your tireless efforts are greatly appreciated.
January 15th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members,
We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). Each week, we advocate for a shared set of bottom-line messages to vaccine decision-makers. You can read the bottom lines for this week here.
Joint Letter on Paid Sick Leave
January 14, 2021
Sent via email
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.
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.
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.
Team-based Primary Care Pharmacists - Position Statement
The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) has released a position statement on team-based primary care pharmacists.
Thirteen New Ontario Health Teams Announced
Congratulations to the thirteen 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 News and Updates
Originally published October 20, 2020. Last updated March 16, 2021.
This page will provide regular updates and information about Ontario Health Teams (OH), which will impact members the most.
