Central Lambton FHT, Rapids FHT and rural health clinics to get funding boost

London News Today published an article on April 19, 2024

By Lindsay Newman

More residents could have access to a primary care provider in Sarnia-Lambton.

Ontario's Ministry of Health is providing $910,000 in funding to Rapids Family Health Team, Central Lambton Family Health Team, and North Lambton Community Health Centre.

The announcement was made at the TD Plympton-Wyoming Wellness Centre Friday.

NDP Leader Site Visit at South East Toronto FHT

The NDP Leader site visit sparked an insightful discussion about advocating for increased funding to support existing healthcare providers and attract physicians to clinics like Health Access Taylor Massey (HATM). This is due to the ever-increasing demand for quality healthcare services and the existing shortage of healthcare professionals directly impacting patient care and outcomes.

$60,000 Approved by Guelph/Eramosa Council to Assist East Wellington FHT in Recruiting Family Doctors

The Grand101 published an article on April 3, 2024

By Austin Cardinell

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Guelph/Eramosa Council has agreed to set some township funding aside to attract new family doctors to practice in Rockwood.

During a meeting Tuesday, council approved up to $60,000 be used as a top-up for the salaries for two potential new family doctors for the East Wellington Family Health Team.

Budget 2024: $546 million investment to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care

After 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 $546 million investment in primary care, aiming to connect up to 600,000 individuals to primary care teams. This afternoon, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the budget which highlighted the government's commitment to new investments aimed at increasing access to team-based primary care.