"Improving our health care experience together – where people are heard, care is connected,
and whole health is possible for everyone"
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NEW QUALITY & ANALYTICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR | |
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Carolyn Milligan(LHSC) is the new MLOHT Quality & Advisory Committee Co-Chair. Carolyn will be working with multiple people and tables to advance our Quality and Analytics evaluation work.
Thank you to our partner, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), for providing in-kind support to Carolyn as our Quality and Analytic Co-Chair.
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WHOLISTIC NEEDS SCREENER: CO-DESIGN SESSIONS | |
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London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), in partnership with the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team (MLOHT), would like to invite you to take part in a co-design session for a Wholistic Needs Screening tool.
The goal of the screener is to enable a more preventative approach to managing individuals' health and social needs and to connect people more easily to the most appropriate services for them. We are looking for community members and service providers to help develop and review the questions and the format of the screener.
There are two virtual sessions currently scheduled.
Evening Event- Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30-8:30pm
Lunch event- Thursday, April 27th at 12:30-1:30pm
To register, contact Laura Cuthbertson.
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HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS IN LONDON, ONTARIO: A WHOLE OF COMMUNITY SYSTEM RESPONSE | |
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The "Health and Homelessness: Whole of Community Response" initiative is aimed at addressing the complex issue of homelessness in London. The response involves a collaborative effort between various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community groups, to provide comprehensive support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
The initiative focuses on four key areas: prevention, outreach, housing, and support services. The goal is to provide a continuum of care that addresses the immediate needs of individuals experiencing homelessness while also working towards long-term solutions.
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CALL FOR CO-DESIGN PARTICIPANTS: METHAMPHETAMINE PATHWAY | |
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The London Middlesex Mental Health and Addiction Strategic Direction Office has partnered with the Office of Population Health Management and Health System Partnerships at LHSC and the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team to work on the development of a pathway for people who use methamphetamine or are at-risk of using methamphetamine.
The team is looking for people who interact directly or indirectly with people who use substances to join the co-design network to inform and guide the development. These care pathways will allow people who use methamphetamine to receive better care and not fall through the cracks. The time commitment is flexible and based on your availability.
Please email summer.thorp@lhsc.on.ca by April 19th 2023 if you are interested in joining.
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LAUNCH OF THE ESSENTIAL CARE PARTNER SUPPORT HUB | |
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The Essential Care Partner Support Hub, led by the Ontario Caregiver Organization, aims to achieve greater consistency in how family caregivers are identified, included and supported as essential care partners across care settings in Ontario, with an initial focus on hospitals and long-term care homes.
Explore their website or contact them to get started.
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LET'S CELEBRATE / GET INVOLVED | | |
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The Middlesex London OHT has been approved for funding to reduce non-traumatic lower limb amputation rates across our community. If you want to get involved and/or if you provide support/services that reduce the risk of lower limb amputation (e.g., wound care), please contact Hanadi Al Sadek. | |
TANDEM: YOUTH AND CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT | |
COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY OUR PATIENT/CLIENT, CARE PARTNER COUNCIL (PCCPC) | |
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Our Patient/Client, Care Partner Council (PCCPC) wants to connect with other patient groups. We want to hear from patients/clients, people with lived experiences, and caregiver tables across Middlesex London to ensure patient/client and caregiver's voices influence health care improvement work.
If you know of any patient/client/caregiver groups that our PCCPC could connect with, please email us at info@mloht.ca.
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We would like to share the following resources, requests, and updates from our partners for you to check out: | |
MIDDLESEX COUNTY: REUSABLE HYGIENE PRODUCT INITIATIVE APPLICATION
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Access to menstrual (period) products, like pads and tampons, can be a challenge for many people.
Starting February 2023, Middlesex County is offering a reimbursement of up to $50 per eligible person. The benefit applies to Ontario Works and ODSP clients who experience menstruation on the purchase of any reusable period product (washable pads, panty-liners, or menstrual cups).
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SOUTHWEST SELF-MANAGEMENT - WORKSHOPS | |
Diabetes Self-Management Program | |
The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a free 6-week workshop that was developed to support those living with Type 2 Diabetes, and their families, to manage their diabetes and includes goal setting to help participants start and maintain lifestyle changes.
For: Patients/Caregivers
When: Thursdays, May 11-15, 2023, 5:30 PM
Where: Online
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Master Your Health Chronic Pain | |
Do you live with Chronic Pain or know someone who does?(tension headaches/migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, pelvic pain, endometriosis, sciatica, shingles etc.)
Join and learn to take control of your health.
For: Patients
When: Wednesdays, April 19 - May 24, 2023, 1:30 PM
Where: Online
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PALLIATIVE CARE RESOURCES | |
The Division of Palliative Care - 3 Days in Palliative Care | |
The aim of the program is to help participants:
- Manage complex physical, emotional, ethical and social issues, including pediatric to geriatric populations.
- Develop enhanced collaborative practice skills and forge new inter-professional relationships.
- Apply a palliative approach in end of life care for cancer and chronic end-stage illnesses, including cardiac, renal, respiratory and neurological conditions.
When: June 19-21, 2023
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Palliative Care: Enabling "Good Practice" | |
This session is intended to introduce the attendees to the distinct and
complex needs of someone living with IDD. Recognizing the importance of
integrating the Developmental Service Specialists as part of the health care
team. Introduction to IDD specific palliative tools will also be covered.
When: April 12th 12-1pm OR April 26th 7-8pm
Where: Online
Presented By:
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Janet Elder RN, BScN, CHPCN(c),
- Tracey Human RN, CHPCN(c),
- Bob Parke MSW, RSW, MHSc Bioethics,
- Angela Gonzales RN, MN
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PHSS FOUNDATION - HONOURING DR. CATHY FAULDS | |
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PHSS Foundation is honouring Dr. Cathy Faulds in its 24th Annual Salute to Laudable Londoners. Dr. Faulds currently serves as a palliative care physician with St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre and is a staff family physician at London Health Sciences Centre.
When: April 26, 2023, 5:30 PM
Where: London Hunt & Country Club and Virtually
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If you share in our purpose and want to work with other members and partners to achieve it, become a member of the MLOHT.
You may be asked to provide input on certain matters related to your expertise as we try to build a more connected health care system.
Please fill in the form and send it to katey.young@mloht.ca.
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