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Canadian Index of Wellbeing report calls for CHC network across Canada
The Association of Ontario Health Centres is calling on the provincial government to act on the Canadian Index of Wellbeing's (CIW) recommendation and create a comprehensive network of Community Health Centres (CHCs). In a report released October 23, the CIW said that expanding access to CHCs would have long-term health benefits for Canadians and reduce health disparities.
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Canadian Government urged to invest in health and prosperity of Canadians
The Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) today delivered its recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance regarding the 2013 federal budget.
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Help CAMH Education strengthen the mental health professional community
CAMH Education would like to invite you to join a special group of mental health and addiction professionals who are meeting on October 31st (via conference call) to discuss the creation of a CAMH Education Knowledge Exchange portal community.
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RNAO-OntarioMD Collaborative Peer Leader Project
A collaborative project designed to increase awareness of and engagement in EMR use among family practice nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
Flyer outlining opportunities available |
Canadian Government urged to invest in health and prosperity of Canadians
The Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) today delivered its recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance regarding the 2013 federal budget.
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Health System Transformation: Presentation for AOHC Members
Adrianna Tetley, AOHC Executive Director, has developed a presentation to share the latest news in Health System Transformation in Ontario.
This information was delivered via webinar to CHC and AHAC Executive Directors (EDs) and their senior staff on October 11 and repeated on October 16, and presented in person to CFHT EDs at their October 15 meeting. It will also be reviewed in detail with NPLC EDs at their October 31 meeting.
To access the PowerPoint, webinar recordings, and reference documents, simply visit our Member Portal . Any staff or Board member of a Member Centre can register for the Member Portal; if you have not already done so, simply follow the registration process by clicking "Not Registered?" on the login page. |
Shkagamik-Kwe gets added boost
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre got a boost Tuesday when it received an extra $450,000 in funding to serve a patient list of almost 3,000 people.
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Social Assistance Review Report
Social assistance reform report and AOHC response The long-awaited report of the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario was released October 24. In all, the report includes 108 recommendations.
AOHC supports the proposals to: make employment services more effective, to change rules to allow people to keep more of their assets and earnings, and for parents to retain part of their child support. The report recommends that the single adult Ontario Works rate be increased by $100/month as a downpayment on adequacy, funded partly by the elimination of the Special Diet Allowance.
However, the longer-term recommendations to: integrate OW and ODSP into one social assistance program delivered by municipalities, streamline 30 special benefits and bring in a new disability supplement, need further analysis and consultation with the people who would be affected.
Report: Brighter Prospects: Transforming Social Assistance in Ontario AOHC response / news release |
Oral health postcard campaign
Great work! Over 50,000 people have signed postcards calling for public programs to be extended to adults who can't afford emergency dental treatment. The postcards are now being delivered to MPPs in local meetings across Ontario this fall.
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Healthy Kids Panel seeking parents' help with survey
AOHC recently presented recommendations to the Ontario government's Healthy Kids Panel which is developing a strategy to address childhood obesity. They are asking to hear from parents and caregivers with children under the age of 18 to get a better understanding of their knowledge and perceptions of childhood obesity.
Please help by completing the survey (if you're a parent with child under 18) or circulating the survey for completion by November 12.
Link to English info and survey
Pour accéder au sondage en français |
Refugee health coverage updates
- The group Health for All has created a petition for health professionals calling for the Ontario government to provide health care for those seeking refuge
- Doctors for Refugee Care ask for your help to monitor the effects on health outcomes of the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program through their online survey. English French
- If you're a CHC or CFHT serving refugees and you or your frontline colleagues are confused by the recent changes to the Interim Federal Health (IFH) program, email Jacquie@aohc.org to arrange an info session with a health professional who can explain the changes.
- If you're interested in a clarification regarding the designated countries of origin list, email Jacquie@aohc.org who will forward you an email explaining the clarification.
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Alignment. Enablers. Transformation. What's in a word?
Read CIO Rod Burn's blog at www.aohc.org/cioblog |
New staff and Board orientation to the Model of Care webinar
Date: Monday, October 29, 2012, 12:00 -1:30pm
Cost: $75 + HST per site
Location: Your computer (online)
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Knowledge Management Learning Event: Meeting and Exceeding Our Challenges
Date: Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: Registration is $395.50 per participant ($350 plus HST)
Location: Sala Caboto - Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto ON
Featuring a dynamic presentation from preeminent coach and motivator, Mike Lipkin.
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Mike Lipkin Presentation
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am
Cost: $56.50 per participant (HST included)
Location: Sala Caboto - Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto
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Data Management Coordinators Leadership Day
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Cost:
- Registration is $169.50 per participant for this day only ($150 + HST)
- Registration is $395.50 per participant to attend the DMC Leadership Day and one day of the Knowledge Management event ($350 + HST).
- Registration is $452 per participant to attend the DMC Leadership Day and two days of the Knowledge Management event ($400 + HST).
Location: Sala Caboto - Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto
Registration
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Mental Health Promotion in Action: Reflections from Public Health webinar - November 7, 2012
More information |
Certificate in Clinical Leadership
November 12 - 16, 2012 - 5 full day classes
More information |
PHIPA Summit: Personal Health Information Management and Privacy - November 15 & 16, 2012
Join your colleagues today and continue to explore how to better address privacy issues in your organization, and firmly establish how to manage personal health information.
More information |
Francophone forum for CHCs
Le Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, le Centre de santé communautaire de Sudbury Est and le Centre de santé de Nipissing-Ouest are organizing the first "Colloque francophone des centres de santé communautaire."
The cost of the forum is $50 and will be held at Collège Boréal in Sudbury on November 15, 2012.
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High User Discussion Day - November 19, 2012
A one-day collaborative forum on High Users of Ontario's health care system
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Equity in Action: Planning Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Programs for Marginalized Communities
When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Where: Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA, 180 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa
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TB Conference - TB: Making a difference - November 19 & 20, 2012
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This bulletin is a clearinghouse of information from AOHC staff to the staff in our member centres -- and from you to each other. |
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Ontario's voice for community-governed primary health care |
L'Association des centres de santé de l'Ontario | | |
La voix des organismes de soins de santé primaires gérés par la communauté en Ontario.
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