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On Mar. 1, 2018 City of Lakes FHT was recognized for its contribution to healthcare at Northern Life’s 15^th annual Community Builders Awards of Excellence. The award came soon after the team celebrated its 10^th anniversary. “What’s happened in the last 10 years, not just locally but across the province, there’s been a transformation,” says Dave Courtemanche, the team’s ED.

Central Lambton Family Health Team getting help from St. Clair Child and Youth Services

Sarnia Observer article published Feb. 28, 2018. Article in full pasted below.

Tyler Kula, Sarnia Observer

As data multiplies, so do the opportunities for sharing and accessing it. We are working with partners across the primary care sector in Ontario to build a "one-stop shop" for primary care reports and reporting tools. Together, we have convened the Ontario Primary Care Reporting Alliance.

A decade of making a difference: City of Lakes Family Health Team marks a milestone

Sudbury.com article published Feb. 21, 2018. Article in full pasted below. Heidi Ulrichsen, Sudbury.com

AFHTO submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance in February 2018, calling on the government to strengthen primary care so that it can deliver on its commitments outlined in the Patients First Act and ensure all Ontarians receive access to high quality, comprehensive, interprofessional team-based primary care.

Key recommendations include:

COLUMN: Timmins doctor pleased with partnership

Timmins Press article published Jan. 30, 2018. Article in full pasted below. Dr. Yves Raymond

How are single-site teams different?

 Join your peers in the QI enablers study to get us all closer to the answer

The team characteristic data contributed as part of D2D 5.0 show that single-site teams have lower costs, even when patient complexity is considered.

Harnessing the power of machine learning for brain health

Ontario health innovation team awarded funding to explore how advanced technology can help spot and treat brain changes earlier on

On Dec. 7, 2016 Ontario's government passed Bill 41: the Patients First Act, 2016. With many changes to the health care system, including the role of LHINs and development of subregions, implementation will likely continue for several years. Please see below for updates relevant to primary care. Updates: