Toronto, ON – July 19, 2024 – The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) applauds the Ontario government’s recent announcement to connect up to 49,000 Toronto residents to primary care teams. This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring that more Ontarians have access to high-quality, comprehensive primary care services. This announcement follows a number of recent announcements regarding primary care team expansion in other communities in the province. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

TimminsToday published an article on June 6, 2024

By TimminsToday Staff

Family health team taking over program starting June 10

A program connecting outpatients with virtual care is expanding and moving locations.

Starting on June 10, the outpatient Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) program is moving from Timmins and District Hospital to the Timmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT). 

CKNX News published an article on May 9, 2024

By Josh Boyce

Sarnia-Lambton residents struggling with mental health and addiction are being given another treatment option, one that's more laid back and approachable.

A mobile crisis response team will be launched, thanks to $2.5 million in provincial funding, over the next three years.

Kawartha Now published an article on May 7, 2024

We’re learning more about where funding north of $3 million is headed for Perth Healthcare.

It will go to form the Perth Family Health Team, which will provide a myriad of health services under one roof, resulting in more patients gaining access to health care.