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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Temiskaming Speaker published an article on October 11, 2023

By Sue Nielsen

The Temagami Family Health Team has announced it is now offering a new medical service to its patients.

CBC News published an article on October 17, 2023

By Bobby Hristova 

Hamilton Family Health Team and others seeking $22M grant to expand health care in Hamilton and nearby areas.

Hamilton needs 60 more family doctors to ensure everyone in the city has one, according to the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT).