Members' Stories

At this year’s Canadian Pharmacists Conference, Suzanne Singh and Tejal Patel were both awarded Patient Care Achievement Awards. Congratulations to Suzanne and Tejal for their important achievements! Suzanne Singh Honoured with the CPhA Patient Care Achievement Award for Innovation, Suzanne Singh
Not sure if your team’s achievements merit recognition? Never submitted a nomination before?  This webinar provides an overview of the AFHTO "Bright Lights" Awards nomination process. Specifically what reviewers are looking for and tips for writing a nomination. Webinar slides Video below
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. The Recovery
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
Trent Hills Independent article published on Apr. 5, 2016.  Article in full pasted below. Sue Dickens, Trent Hills Independent Campbellford – Campbellford Memorial Hospital could become a regional electronic health records (EHR) hub. That is the vision of President and CEO Brad Hilker,
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. A new
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,
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
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. “Happy Birthday, everyone,” said the executive director of the Algonquin Family Health Team to a room of more than 20
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
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. According to Cochrane
Kenora Daily Miner and News article published on March 9, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Kenora is home-base to the first memory clinic in Northwestern Ontario. The Sunset Country Family Health Team became the 78th clinic in Ontario and the first in the Northwest when it opened in February