PRIMARY CARE INPUT NEEDED FOR LOCAL NAVIGATION SOLUTION

Are you interested in providing a primary care provider's perspective to a localized navigation solution for Middlesex London?

We would like to hear from Primary Care providers who navigate the system on behalf of patients/clients. As with all MLOHT engagements with Primary Care, compensation is available.

For more info, contact Trudy DeVries, MLOHT Healthcare Navigation Planning Lead at Trudy.Devries@mloht.ca.

COVID, COLD AND FLU CARE CLINIC (CCFCC) AT LHSC

The updated timelines for all projects that the MLOHT is leading/partnering in is now available.

WELCOME TO THE MLOHT

We are excited to announce a new addition to our team. Gargi Consul joined us on December 19, 2022 as our new Digital Health Project Manager.

Gargi has extensive Project Management experience in the healthcare space and is responsible to manage and provide leadership and administrative support to the project team for Test of Change and Digital Health Working Group.

PHYSICIAN INPUT WANTED ON PHIPA CHANGES

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is looking for physicians who work in Family Health Team models of care who are interested in participating in a focus group to talk about their experiences with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). Your knowledge and experience will inform the development of a data strategy report to the Ontario Health Data Council that will be seen by the Minister of Health, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and many other important stakeholders. Learn more here.  

Focus groups will take place from January 17 to 19, from 12 pm-1 pm and the MoH is looking for 20 physician volunteers to participate. If interested, please email info@afhto.ca.  

FEEDBACK WANTED ON CARE MANAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS

Does your work involve the coordination of care for older adults? We'd like to speak with you! The research team is gathering feedback about care management and coordination across the system, to try to improve integration between primary care and home care for older adult patients, their caregivers and providers. Participation will involve a short interview (less than 30 minutes) with the research team. If you are interested in participation, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Jacobi Elliott Jacobi.elliott@sjhc.london.on.ca.

Reimbursement for your time will be provided. 

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI) COLLABORATIVE CALL FOR MEMBERS

The EDI collaborative is looking for new members who are leads of EDI work within agencies and are passionate about promoting fair and equitable treatment of people from various backgrounds and abilities. The group will establish shared priorities and coordinate engagement with equity deserving populations and collaborate on improvements. ​

To jo​in the EDI collaborative, please email Trudy Devries.​

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH

The University of Western Ontario (UWO) is doing a recruitment push for a study that explores the story and successes of a regional primary care alliance (LMPCA) and the role of primary care physician engagement. UWO is looking for physicians, NPs and health care administrators for a 30-minute interview over Zoom at a time that is convenient for you.

For more information and to participate in this study: Click here.

If you have any questions about the study or require more information, please contact Dr. Shannon Sibbald(ssibbald@uwo.ca) or Atharv Joshi (ajoshi52@uwo.ca).

CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON HEALTH EQUITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION (CRHESI) - CALL FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The CRHESI is an interdisciplinary, collaborative initiative at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University, and partnering with London community organizations, that provides a forum for research-enabled change for London and surrounding areas. 

The CRHESI Executive Committee is looking for Expressions of Interest for Community and Academic Members.

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023.

COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOVERY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Canadian Red Cross is working in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada to distribute grants through the Community Services Recovery Fund. The $400 million investment supports non-profits, registered charities, and indigenous governing bodies as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A webinar will be held on January 12, 2023 to provide more information on how to apply to the Community Services Recovery Fund.

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2023.

LET'S CELEBRATE

REFERRALS OPEN FOR ONTARIO STRUCTURED PSYCHOTHERAPY

The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program began accepting referrals in Middlesex-London as of December 12, 2022 to help people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. 

The program offers free, short-term, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy.

LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE (LHSC) MASTER PLAN

The London Health Sciences Centre presented their Master Plan to the MLOHT Coordinating Council last month to help guide the future of health care in the region. It was developed after receiving feedback from partners, staff and physicians, and the communities they serve.

The LHSC team is looking for input on the following two questions:

• What examples of successful partnerships and collaborations occurring today should be highlighted within the Master Plan?
• Any future partnerships that should be a focus in the submission?

Email info@mloht.ca for your input.

LONDON AND MIDDLESEX LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP (LMLIP) - AWARDS FOR WELCOMING LANDLORDS AND WORKPLACES

The London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) is inviting nominations for the Welcoming Landlord and Welcoming Workplace Awards:

• The Welcoming Landlord Awards recognize both private and commercial landlords who are intentional about being members of a welcoming community. 

• The Welcoming Workplace Award recognizes small to medium-sized employers who have actively employed immigrants through meaningful and commensurate career opportunities in London and Middlesex. 

The deadline for submitting nominations is February 8, 2023. The awards will be presented at the LMLIP 'All Are Welcome Here' event on March 21, 2023.

NEW AND EASY ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ONTARIO WORKS

Ontario Works (OW) has been going through a transformation over the past few years and the Centralized Intake process is one of the next steps of the evolution.

What does this mean for individuals applying for OW? 

Applicants can apply through two different paths – apply online or apply over the phone.

Both paths lead to the Centralized Intake hub called the Intake and Benefit Administration Unit (IBAU).

From there, the application is either determined to be eligible or ineligible for Ontario Works.

• If the application is deemed eligible, the applicant will still meet with an OW caseworker to complete forms and are provided with information about community services and supports.  
• If the application is deemed ineligible, the applicant can appeal the decision; information about the appeal process will be sent to the applicant with their denial letter.

SOUTHWEST SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

The South West Self Management Program is offering several online workshops in 2023 to help you work differently with your patients/clients.

Virtual Workshops

Living Healthy With Diabetes - Tuesdays, January 17 to February 21, 9:30 am to 12 pm.

Living Healthy With A Chronic Condition - Fridays, January 20 to February 24, 9:30 am to 12 pm

Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Pain - Thursdays, March 02 to April 06, 9:30 am to 12 pm

To learn more, visit: https://conta.cc/3WgAN4P

THE HEART HUB & OCO WEBINAR: CAREGIVING STRATEGIES

Ontario Health and Ontario Caregiver Organization have collaborated to organize a webinar for caregivers of a loved one with heart failure on Thursday, February 9th from 12-1pm EST. It is free and all caregivers are welcome.