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A key operational deliverable for the CCHOHT, (and all OHT’s) is advancement in the development of a Primary Care Network (PCN). Locally, the Halton Physician Association (HPA) in collaboration with the CCHOHT has established a time limited PCN working group to set the foundation for the PCN to build upon with local priority population needs, emerging best practices from i12 OHT’s and Provincial Guidance on PCN development.

Physician Leadership to support growth and impact of the PCN is a key lever to future success. As such, the CCHOHT is pleased to be posting for three-time limited Physician Leads (ASAP-March 31st 2025) each at 0.2 FTE (7.5 hours a week) to identify and lead key deliverables that will demonstrate progress for our PCN.

These 3 roles are:

• CCHOHT Clinical Lead – PCN Advancement
• CCHOHT Clinical Lead – PCN Advancement Social Prescribing
• CCHOHT Clinical Lead – PCN Advancement Digital Projects

Reporting to the Executive Director CCHOHT, these roles will support the CCHOHT to accelerate the development of our PCN, in alignment with related Ontario Health guidance on objectives, core functions and clinical priorities. The positions will be posted over the week of December 16th on the following platforms: CCHOHT Website, Halton Region Physician Distribution lists, CCHOHT Physician lists, and the HPA what’s app group.

A selection interview panel will review the applications and include representation from the CCHOHT Collaborative Committee and workstream leads. Applications close at 5:00pm on January 8th 2025 and are to be sent to Zoë Dawe zdawe@haltonhealthcare.com with the title of the lead position of interest along with a resume and cover letter. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Any questions please direct to Zoë Dawe, Executive Director CCHOHT at zdawe@haltonhealthcare.com

Hello and Happy Fall! I am excited to have joined CCHOHT in August as the first Executive Director and to be immediately engaged into the impactful work that our OHT has been leading. 

My priority in the first 60 days was to connect, to listen to what is important, what has been achieved and what still needs to be done. We achieved our deliverable of the FY 2024-25 operating plan to Ontario Health on September 20, 2024. Prior to which we successfully hosted an in-person engagement event to capture multiple points of input that was attended by close to 30 community partners, patients, family members, caregivers and physicians. 

I have, and continue to be warmed by the numerous invitations to your Annual General Meetings, and open houses over September and into October to see where the work happens and have had the opportunity to speak firsthand to the staff at the point of care and those receiving services. 

Communication is vital and must occur through multiple channels to have impact. I have experienced myself and heard in my connections that so much of the wonderful achievements supported through the CCHOHT go unknown. Over the next few months, we will be developing a robust communications strategy which will be achieved by the recruitment of a new communication and engagement coordinator. This role will be essential for the CCHOHT to be visible and reachable. We hope to have a successful candidate on board by late fall and we will begin reaching out to illuminate your stories, programs and needs. 

Our website is being updated to capture essential updates across our partners and will include some exciting new features to enable engagement and spotlights on specific areas of focus of our OHT to make it simpler to understand what matters to you most. 

If we have not yet had the chance to connect or you would like to know more about the CCHOHT please contact us through info@connectedcarehalton.ca or to me directly at zdawe@haltonhealthcare.com

Warmly,

Zoe Dawe

Thanks to a two year grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund, Acclaim Health is able to offer this brand new program to Halton region!

The Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) is available to older adults who want to learn how to use technology to access services, information and social opportunities. Clients are provided with free, in-home, step-by-step training and a tablet loan, including data (if needed), for a 3-month period. They are guided through up to nine units by a friendly, trained volunteer, using age friendly best practices to learn tablet use and social information communication technology (email, internet, Zoom, games, YouTube, social media, messaging, etc.). This program is designed for older adults with limited or no experience and prioritizes those who would have trouble accessing other types of technology support. 

TAP Flyer

Acclaim Health is accepting referrals and recruiting for volunteers.  If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Truman by email: ntruman@acclaimhealth.ca or phone: 905-827-8800 ext. 2315.

Click HERE to view our April newsletter, where we introduce the new Halton @Home program and provide updates on partner initiatives!

One Stop Talk/Parlons maintenant (OST/PM) offers free virtual counselling services and seamless entry into child and youth mental health services across Ontario. The program serves as a single access point to mental health services for children and youth aged 0-17. Click HERE for more information on the program and how to access services.

Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, students are required to have up-to-date immunization records or a valid medical or non-medical exemption on file with Public Health to attend school. Please click HERE for more details on Halton Region’s enforcement of this Act and upcoming immunization clinics for students born in 2006 and 2007.

Click HERE to see our February newsletter!

Primecare Family Health Team is offering a variety of FREE webinars on various topics open to all members of the community. Join them in March and April for discussions on supporting children’s mental health, the challenges of perimenopause/menopause, and overall health and well-being. Click HERE for more information and to register!

John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin has launched their “That’s a Wrap” program. This program assists youth with goal achievement, system navigation, skill development, and building a connection to community and services. The program also provides supportive services to parents and guardians to individuals accessing the program. Click HERE for more information and HERE for the program referral form.