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AFHTO’s 2023 Pre-Budget Submission
On February 6, 2023 AFHTO submitted our recommendations to the government for their 2023 budget. Recommendations 1 and 2 of our 2023 pre-budget submission was done in collaboration with partners in the Primary Care Collaborative and recommendation 3 and 4 are two other recommendations AFHTO is advocating for.
Windsor and Harrow Health Centre FHTs receive grant for oral health care support
Windsor Star Published an article Jan 24, 2023.
By Julie Kotsis
Four local organizations focused on mental health and oral care services have received a funding boost with the announcement of $564,000 in community investment by Green Shield.
The grants, made in partnership with the WindsorEssex Community Foundation, were announced during a gathering Tuesday morning at Maryvale’s Youth Wellness Hub.
Recipients include the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County, which received $200,000 to support the Youth Wellness Hub Windsor-Essex.
Thames Valley FHT and partners look to break down homelessness health care barriers
Global News Posted an article January 12, 2023
By Andrew Graham
Officials are gearing up to launch a facility next week that aims to break down barriers for the London, Ont., homeless population through a new collaboration that embeds a health-care provider with local social services organizations.
Evaluation of an Enhanced Primary Care Team Model to Improve Diabetes Care
Research article published in The Annals of Family Medicine November 2022, 20 (6) 505-511
Evaluation of an Enhanced Primary Care Team Model to Improve Diabetes Care
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The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19
Research article published in BMC Primary Care 23, 294 (2022)
The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19: A qualitative study of primary care practice leaders in Ontario, Canada
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Espanola FHT nurse wins prestigious award
The Sudbury Star Published an article on December 29, 2022
By Helen Morley
On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre announced that Chelsea Gagnon a registered practical nurse, working in the Family Health Team, is the recipient of the 2022 WeRPN Michael & Werner Geidlinger Award of Excellence in Palliative Care.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated December 20, 2022 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.
Sending warm wishes and cheer| Holiday hours inside
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Association of Family Health Teams ( AFHTO) Announcement
Message being sent on behalf of Sara Dalo, Board Chair and President, Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario
Belleville NPLC provides care for unattached newborns
In a June article 'QHC honours Belleville nurse practitioner-led clinic, Gateway centre' we learned Belleville “has also received funding to provide follow up care to QHC newborns during their first two months of life,” Kearns continued.