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Primary care quality improvement: Is data the future?
Healthy Debate article published May 19, 2016. Article in full pasted below.
Authors: Vanessa Milne, Christopher Doig & Jill Konkin
Family doctors are being offered personalized reports that identify gaps in the quality of care they provide, from cancer screening to diabetes management. But can data really drive better performance?
Cancer Screening - Resources for Primary Care
Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) Cancer Screening Resources for Primary Care
AFHTO 2016 Conference: Thank you to all those who submitted abstracts!
Over 170 submissions were received for concurrent session and poster presentations at the AFHTO 2016 Conference. Thank you to all those who applied! A confirmation email has been sent to the contact person for each abstract submission. If you are part of a group that has prepared an abstract, please ensure your group contact has received the email with the subject: “AFHTO 2016 Conference: Abstract received confirmation”.
Kincardine Family Health Team partnership secures two new programs through Westover Treatment Centre
Kincardine News article published on Apr. 18, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Troy Patterson, Kincardine News The Kincardine Family Health Team has announced the development of a strategic partnership with Westover Treatment Centre for the provision of two new programs.
AFHTO 2016 Conference: abstracts due May 5th
Present your ideas and innovations at the AFHTO 2016 Conference: “Leading primary care to strengthen a population-focused health system”
Patients First has set a direction for primary care and the health system to focus on population health and integrating care at the local level to meet the needs of our communities.
Diabetes prevention program back in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Sun Times article published on Apr. 6, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Denis Langlois, Owen Sound Sun Times Dr. Bruce Stanners says a diabetes prevention program in Owen Sound has helped to improve many lives since its start five years ago. “The outcomes have been excellent,” the local family physician, who serves as medical adviser for the program, said in an interview Wednesday. “We've seen a subjective side and objective.
Geriatric clinic part of possible regional electronic health records hub
Trent Hills Independent article published on Apr. 5, 2016.
Article in full pasted below. Sue Dickens, Trent Hills Independent
New 'Health Check' toolkit can improve primary healthcare for people with developmental disabilities |Montreal Gazette
Montreal Gazette article published on Apr. 1, 2016. Article in full pasted below. CNW News Release, Montreal Gazette Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have more health issues than other adults, but they are less likely to receive preventative care.
Health care initiative aims to ease wait times for Syrian refugees |The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail article published on Mar. 28, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Mahnoor Yawar, The Globe and Mail
At a clinic for Syrian refugees at Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital last month, a team of doctors met their first challenge: A family of 10, including eight restless, hungry children, stepped in for their first check-up.