August 20, 2020
Healthy Debate opinion piece by Kate Mulligan and Kavita Mehta
The data are in: people living with racism, low incomes and crowded housing are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The attention it has drawn to these inequities has healthcare providers re-examining their practices with respect
August 18, 2020
The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) enhancing digital services to meet community needs.
Essex County NPLC has received grant funding from the Canadian Red Cross, through the COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations Granting Program, to improve access to
August 14, 2020
Georgina Post article published August 5, 2020
By Mike Anderson
More than 130 residents tested negative for COVID-19 after the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) launched a “pop-up” drive-thru testing site at the Georgina Sutton Arena Hall parking lot on July 29.
According to GNPLC
July 24, 2020
Congratulations to the five new Ontario Health Teams and to our member teams that are engaged and participating in the development of OHTs. And further congratulations to all OHTs, receiving funding of $25.25 million for virtual care and other direct support.
Ontario Health Team
AFHTO
July 22, 2020
Wellington Advertiser article published July 15, 2020
By Patrick Rafits
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) has received a grant to help it provide virtual support to area Mennonite and Amish residents.
The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) announced on
June 30, 2020
Article published in the Spring 2020 issue of The Diabetes Communicator
By David J. Robinson, MD, FRCPC; Emily Opthof, RD, B.Sc.FN
Canadian Mental Health Association, London; Central Lambton Family Health Team, Petrolia, Ont.
Thomas Edison, the revered American inventor, defined genius as 98 per
June 25, 2020
CBC article published June 24, 2020
By Desmond Brown
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned Stratford-based family physician Sean Blaine into an internet sensation of sorts — as a YouTube commentator offering tips to navigate the health emergency.
Blaine says he has "a couple of ideas on how we can
June 23, 2020
The Change Foundation’s Future Innovator Awards recognizes six people, teams and/or organizations who have a strong vision for positive change for patients and caregivers and have the potential to make notable impact going forward. Members and member-
May 29, 2020
Orillia Matters article published May 28, 2020
By Mehreen Shahid
The North Simcoe Family Health Team hopes to soon expand its virtual-care clinic program from two to five days a week.
A local health team has a virtual solution for orphan patients in the area.
Noticing the rising need of family
May 27, 2020
Guelph Today News article published May 23, 2020
By Anam Khan
Executive director Ross Kirkconnell of the Guelph Family Health Team said the health system has always been there for residents and the pandemic is no different
The Guelph Family Health Team has a message for those holding themselves
May 20, 2020
CTV News article published May 14, 2020
By Ricardo Veneza
WINDSOR, ONT. -- The Windsor Team Care Centre’s substance abuse services are being forced online by COVID-19 – but the move may be a blessing in disguise.
A new virtual substance abuse program, part of the One Team Recovery (OTR)
May 15, 2020
Published May 12, 2020
Written by RNAO
To celebrate the contributions made by nurses to nursing practice and the health and well-being of Ontarians, the Nursing Now Ontario Awards honoured one NP, RN and RPN during Nursing Week 2020 (May 11 - 17).
Nurse Practitioner Award Recipient: Michael