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Ideas and resources for FHT planning
FHTs are currently in the process of developing plans and budget submissions for the 2011-12 fiscal year. In the past few days AFHTO has received ideas, resources and offers of assistance that may be useful to you as you develop your plans. These include:
- Occupational Therapy:
AFHTO Strategic Plan 2011-13 and FHT Survey Results
This strategic plan charts the next steps in the journey to establish FHTs as a highly-valuable and valued model for delivering primary health care to Ontarians, and to develop the capacity for its representative body, AFHTO, to be their strong and effective voice. A draft plan, built upon the consensus achieved among 150 FHT leaders in November 2009, was sent out to all FHT leaders for consultation at the end of January.
All FHT leaders are invited to give input on AFHTO's future
A web-based meeting attended by over 70 FHT leaders on February 9 indicated agreement with AFHTO’s general direction. We would like to hear more from you about where we place our priorities and how we resource the work needed to advance them.
New Nicotine Replacement Therapy program announced: AFHTO seeks FHT leaders to consult on implementation issues
The Minister of Health Promotion and Sport just announced a new program here. The Ministry of Health’s FHT Unit is sending out a “Question and Answer” package to help staff in FHTs respond to public inquiries about this program. In the next week or two, FHTs that want to participate will be invited to complete and submit an expression of interest document.
AFHTO is seeking your FHT’s input for the 2011 Strategic Plan
AFHTO works with FHTs and for FHTs as the advocate, champion, network and resource centre for this innovative model of care. Our membership is our strength. We need your help to determine AFHTO’s path for the next 2-3 years to ensure it captures and reflects the key priorities shared by FHTs across Ontario.
New Family Health Centre for North Perth a Reality
It is with great excitement and anticipation that the Listowel Memorial Hospital, the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Listowel Medical Centre, John Wilkinson, MPP for Perth-Wellington and the North Perth Family Health Team announce the beginning of construction of the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre. The new centre is being named in honor of the Fisher family and their generous contribution toward the capital construction.
Best wishes to all Ontario's Family Health Teams
As we draw to the close of 2010, AFHTO salutes the continued progress of the Family Health Teams of Ontario. We are now 200 strong, thanks to your vision, commitment and innovation, proving the value of the FHT model.
Dr. Ruth Wilson is named one of Canada's Top 100 women.
Dr. Ruth Wilson, a Queens FHT family physician and AFHTO Vice President, was recently named one of Canada's Top 100 women by the Women's Executive Network. The Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards recognizes the country's highest achieving female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Dr. Wilson was chair of the Queen’s department of Family Medicine from 1991-2001.
8 Waterloo-Wellington FHTs in project to transform care for diabetes patients
Those with a chronic disease live with their condition every day – and even though they rely on the support of their healthcare team, they can feel isolated and alone. And when their condition pushes outside norms, they can feel confused and frightened. Their healthcare team can also be hampered by a lack of information – on the current medical condition of their chronic disease patient and on their overall medical status – because they see the patient infrequently and because the patient’s medical record is often not available for sharing amongst team members.