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Upper Canada FHT approved for new clinic in Mallorytown
The Recorder & Times published an article on February 1, 2024
By Sabrina Bedford
Thousands of residents without a family doctor in Mallorytown and the greater Leeds and Grenville region will soon have access to a full-scale primary care clinic.
Province provides $1.1M to add capacity, ease family doctor crisis in the Sault, including to Baawaating FHT
CTV News Northern Ontario published an article on February 2, 2024
By Darren MacDonald
Describing it as a “tremendous” first step, Sault MPP Ross Romano announced $1.1 million in provincial money Friday to provide care for 4,450 orphaned patients in the area.
Algonquin Family Health Team looks to expand services at The Annex
The Penticton Herald published an article on February 1, 2024
By Julian Orlando Chaves
Amid the shortage of family doctors, the Algonquin Family Health Team is looking to expand its services at The Annex through funding and partnerships.
AFHT executive director Janine Van den Heuvel told Huntsville council on Jan. 29 that permanent funding and partnerships are needed to keep The Annex running.
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan FHT helps form Indigenous health circle in Renfrew County
CBC News published an article on January 29, 2024
A new health-care initiative in Renfrew County hopes to make services more accessible and appropriate for Indigenous people living off-reserve.
EOI Funding announcement: $110 million investment to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care
After almost a year of advocacy on funding to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care, AFHTO's advocacy efforts have proven successful as the Ontario government announces a $110 million investment in primary care, aiming to connect up to 328,000 individuals to healthcare teams.
AFHTO’s 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
Dear AFHTO Members,
On behalf of the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, I would like to share our 2024 prebudget submission with you.
Upper Grand Family Health Team and CW Food Bank Partner to Provide ‘Food Hub’ in Fergus
The Grand 101 published an article on January 26, 2024
By Riley Gillespie-Wilson
FERGUS – Located just off Beatty Line at the Trailside Medical Centre, a new food hub is offering those experiencing food insecurity more accessibility.
The hub is a partnership between the Upper Grand Family Health Team and the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Marathon Family Health Team introduces new app
SN News Watch published an article on January 17, 2024
By Austin Campbell
MARATHON — Snapping pictures of your meals is no longer just about social media clout but could actually improve your health, particularly if you live in or around Marathon.
The Marathon Family Health Team recently announced the launch of RxFood, a nutrition app for use by patients and practitioners in their catchment area.
Hamilton FHT creates Patient Relations Program to elevate Patients' voice
The Hamilton Spectator published an article on December 23, 2023
By Joanna Frketich
Over 300,000 Hamiltonians now have somewhere to turn for help after Ontario’s largest family health team added a patient relations program to fill a key gap in primary care.