News
Province puts up $2.4 million to give better access to primary health care in Windsor-Essex
Stratford Today published an article on July 9, 2024
By Trevor Wilhelm
The provincial government says it is spending $2.4 million to launch mobile healthcare services and expand existing clinic teams in Windsor-Essex in a plan to provide more access to primary care providers.
HPHA and six health-care partners including Clinton FHT and North Perth FHT unite in accreditation
Stratford Today published an article on July 12, 2024
By Connor Luczka
Navigating health care from team to team may be getting a little easier in the region soon.
New Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton FHT celebrates grand opening
Sarnia Today published an article on July 12, 2024
By Ryan Drury
The new Harriston Clinic for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team celebrated its grand opening on July 12.
Bright Lights deadline extended - now next Tuesday, July 16, 12 noon

Revised due date to submit a Bright Lights nominat
Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award; Bright Lights education grants confirmed

The AFHTO board invites all members to help them select the recipient
Mallorytown health clinic from Upper Grand FHT officially opens
Recorder & Times published an article on July 2, 2024
By Sabrina Bedford
The first of its kind in the region, a full-scale primary care clinic for residents without a family doctor in Leeds and Grenville is officially open.
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until August 1, 2024
Dear AFHTO members:
Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this call for nominations with all who work in your team and with members on your Board.
OHT launches chronic disease program building on Couchiching FHT's Successful Heart Clinic
Orilla Matters published an article on June 17, 2024
By OrilliaMatters Staff
The Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) is thrilled to announce the launch of the COHT Chronic Disease Program, a significant step forward in providing comprehensive and integrated care for patients with chronic conditions.
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards - nominations now open!
Shine a light on your team’s achievements. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by July 15, 2024.
AFHTO’s “Bright Lights” Awards recognize AFHTO members’ leadership, outstanding work and the significant progress being made to improve the value interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario deliver.
There’s no better time to show what you can do.
“Bright Lights” Award recipients are: