News
Niagara North FHT to Collaborate in Health Tapestry Program
Niagara North FHT to Collaborate in Health Tapestry Program The Standard Article published December 12, 2017. Article in full pasted below. Suzanne Mason, The Standard Niagara-on-the-Lake has been chosen as the sixth site in Ontario to participate in the Health Tapestry program that assists people aged 70 and older stay healthy longer and remain in their homes.
Interprofessional Community of Practice for Physical Activity in Primary Care
Exercise is medicine, and physical activity is a vital sign.
Supporting safe, appropriate physical activity can be an important part of helping patients meet their goals. In addition to supporting general health and wellness, moving more can help patients avoid falls, improve their mental health, and manage chronic conditions. Some teams are equipped with the expertise of a kinesiologist or a physiotherapist, but for those teams who aren’t, physical activity is something that all care providers can work together to build into their patients’ care.
Privacy Officer Training for Primary Care Practices
If you are a Privacy Officer for a primary care practice (or know someone who is), you are invited to the Privacy Officer training starting October 24th. If you want some support to feel more confident in your role - this course is for you. Early bird pricing available until September 22nd. For more Privacy Officers training course details pricing, please click here.
Inner City FHT & Partners Receive More Funding for Housing Project for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
As of November 1, the Bridges to Housing (B2H) project received expanded funding to continue identifying and supporting persons with developmental disabilities (DD) experiencing homelessness.
MOHLTC Inviting Applications for New Midwifery Programs
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Association of Ontario Midwives are inviting applications for two new programs that have been introduced with a special focus on access, choice, and addressing health inequities:
Clinton FHT Invites Community for Weekly Walking on Wednesdays
Clinton Newsrecord article published November 21, 2017. Article in full pasted below. Sheila Pritchard, Clinton Newsrecord The Clinton Family Health Team would like to invite the community to get active and have some fun with them on Wednesdays at noon at the Central Huron Community Complex walking track.
Brighton-Quinte, Trent Hills, and Northumberland FHTs Receive Provincial Investment
Inside Belleville article published November 10, 2017. Article in full pasted below.
Sarah Hyatt, Brighton Independent