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Melissa Lantsman, Vice President - Bio

Melissa has more than a decade of experience serving as a strategic communications leader in high-profile positions across the most senior ranks of the federal government, political campaigns across Canada and in the private sector. With a diverse background spanning finance, trade, foreign affairs and the environment, Melissa has a proven track record developing successful public affairs and communications engagement campaigns as well as effective issues-management strategies.

AFHTO Annual Report 2018

Last year, AFHTO engaged in a strategic planning exercise that led to the development of a new strategic plan with a new shared vision – high quality, sustainable, team-based primary health care for all. This plan is the blueprint of the work we are doing to promote and encourage system change. It’s our vision, our mission and our commitment for team-based primary care in Ontario. We are in year two of our strategic plan with its three priorities:

D2D 6.0: Small Things Matter

Baby step by baby step, walking the measurement talk – to better health

Imagine the conversation. “Hey, my sweet baby, what do you think about putting your vaccination into the tablet here? That way the doctor will know that you have had your shots, and all your information will be in one spot.

Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine Announced

Today Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Christine Elliott announced the membership of the Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine:
  • Rueben Devlin, Special Advisor and Chair
  • Adalsteinn Brown, Professor and Dean, Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto
  • Connie Clerici, CEO, Closing the Gap Healthcare
  • Barb Collins, President and CEO, Humber River Hospital
  • Michael Decter, President and CEO, LDIC Inc.
  • Peter Harris, Barrister and Solicitor
  • Jack Ki