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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.
Sherbourne Health Centre to expand trans care |Daily Xtra
Daily Xtra article published on Mar. 22, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Arshy Mann, Daily Xtra Sherbourne Health Centre is expanding the way it will deliver care to trans patients. The health care provider will be creating a comprehensive trans care hub that will add four beds to their 10-bed recovery suite.
Decade celebrated by Algonquin Family Health Team in Huntsville | Huntsville Forester
Huntsville Forester article published on Mar. 16, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Alison Brownlee, Huntsville Forester
A smile spread across Lynn Sharer’s face.
Central Lambton FHT Expanding Mental Health Services in Petrolia
BlackburnNews.com article published on Mar. 16, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Stephanie Chaves, BlackburnNews.com Local Mental Health Services Expanding A new walk-in site in Petrolia will provide mental health services to local youth. St. Clair Child and Youth Services has teamed up with the Central Lambton Family Health Team to provide the clinic at the Englehart Health Park site. St.
Keeping healthy requires a whole team |Cochrane Times Post
Cochrane Times Post article published on March 8, 2016. Article pasted in full below. Gone are the days that family doctors show up at your door and heals all possible ailments both mental and physical. Now there is a whole team of people to offer help in what ails you.
AFHTO 2016 Conference: Join a working group to shape conference program by March 25
Announcing the theme for the AFHTO 2016 Conference Leading primary care to strengthen a population-focused health system
You can play an important role in shaping the conference by joining a working group today.