DFCM researchers & colleagues authored a 3-part brief on the strengths & challenges of #primarycare in the pandemic for COVIDScienceOntario. The aim: to provide evidence to help decision makers improve the pandemic response. 1/5 dfcm.utoronto.ca/news/support-h… Temerty Medicine U of T Public Health

We’re proud to announce the opening of Health Access Taylor-Massey, a healthcare, community and social services centre offering services and resources that improve health outcomes and help local residents catch up on delayed care during #COVID19: ethp.ca/east-toronto-h…

Long-term, we desperately need more investment in comprehensive, inter-professional team-based primary care. Only 25% of Ontarians have access to this model. The The College of Family Physicians of Canada Patient Medical Home document further outlines this vision: patientsmedicalhome.ca The College of Family Physicians of Canada 15/17

To my family physician colleagues, I so deeply appreciate all of the many ways that you have been supporting your patients during a very challenging time. You are making a difference💙.

Here is Rick Glazier’s summary slide from his Family Medicine Forum 2022 keynote address. Solutions are known - investment in primary care is needed. 66% of health care interactions happen in the primary care setting, but there is still an unbalanced focus on acute care. The College of Family Physicians of Canada

NEW: Our study published today Canadian Family Physician found that 1 in 5 family MDs in TO, surveyed in 2021, were thinking of closing their practice in the next 5 yrs Our data also affirm that family practices were open and working hard during the pandemic cfp.ca/content/68/11/… 🧵 1/

Did family physicians close their doors to patients during the height of COVID-19? 🚪 Contrary to popular belief, 99.7% of FPs had their practices open in Jan 2021, with ~95% providing care in person. Read the full article by Tara Kiran et al in #CFP: cfp.ca/content/68/11/…

Family practices are dealing with high patient volumes of all ages. They require additional support, not admonition from their governments. Follow us to join the conversation. ow.ly/fK3F50LNgxI

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We’ve launched a Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Clinic for Kids to help address the increased demand for paediatric care. The clinic supports children and youth in #EastToronto who have cold & flu symptoms when their paediatrician or family doctor is unavailable: bit.ly/3EH6s8p

📌Pls share: Family Doctor Tips on Caring for Children with Respiratory Symptoms is now available in multiple languages including French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Farsi, Tamil, Portuguese, Arabic, Urdu, Italian and Spanish. ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/news-features/…

Does your child have a fever, cough, runny nose or sore throat and your family doctor is unavailable? Visit East Toronto Health Partners | Ontario Health Team’ Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Clinic for Kids in #EastToronto, where you can see a doctor and access medications, if needed. Learn more: tehn.ca/ColdFluClinic

Thank you to Minister Bill Blair for taking the time to visit Health Access Taylor-Massey and meeting our team today! 1/2

I've been wondering about enablers of primary care, and how quickly health systems transformation seems to be advancing in BC lately. Here's what I found around Primary Care Networks and Patient Medical Homes - youtube.com/watch?v=uBQs4j…

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A great turnout at our Mix and Mingle for Family Practice and Specialists! Thank you Michael Garron Hospital for providing the space and tours of the new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre!

I’m so proud to be part of the team at Michael Garron Hospital. Our patients are at the centre of everything we do, and hearing back from them means the world to us. youtu.be/r-Xd5cK39rc #HeartOfTheEast

EasT-FPN Board Recruitment 2023 East Toronto Family Practice Network (EasT-FPN) is seeking members to join the EasT-FPN Board of Directors, and participate in planning and implementing programs that meet the interests of the EasT-FPN members and East Toronto communities

If you are interested in joining the EasT-FPN Board of Directors, click drive.google.com/file/d/1plgv-M… to learn more. Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]; application deadline is August 4, 2023

OCFP Rotman School Family docs this is a remarkable opportunity! Urgent need for family doctors to lead population health management in OHTs, Primary Care Networks and community clinics.