BAOHT Partner Bulletin
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Connecting with our community
In May, the Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team (BAOHT) attended three community events, where we connected with residents, shared valuable programs and resources, and engaged in meaningful conversations about health care priorities. Since March, we have engaged with more than 230 participants. We continued to hear three main health care priorities from residents:
- Better access to family care providers
- Support for navigation services within the region
- Timely and affordable access to mental health supports, particularly for children and youth
Through these events, the BAOHT not only provided valuable health information but also gathered crucial insights into what matters most to our community. We are committed to using this feedback to drive future conversations with partners and to ensure we are meeting the health care needs of all residents.
In-Person Collaboration Council Meeting
Partners of the Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team (BAOHT) convened for an in-person Collaboration Council meeting on May 1. The primary focus of this gathering was to engage in exercises designed to identify and prioritize our future initiatives. These exercises were instrumental in ensuring that our priorities align with our strategic directions and the deliverables set out by Ontario Health. This meeting reinforced our collective commitment to improving health care services for the Barrie and area communities. By aligning our priorities with strategic directions and provincial goals, we are poised to deliver impactful and sustainable health care improvements.
Careers page now live on BAOHT website
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new Careers Page on the Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team website! Designed to enhance existing recruitment efforts, this page features direct links to partner career pages. Your organization’s opportunities are now easily accessible to candidates interested in joining our collaborative health care community. Don’t see your organization’s career page posted? Reach out to us at baoht@rvh.on.ca so we can add to our growing list of partner opportunities within the region.
OHT Operating Plan Guidance for FY 2024-25
Following an All-OHT webinar on May 21, the OHT Operating Plan Guidance is now available. This document, prepared by Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health, provides guidance to OHTs to support the development and implementation of the OHT Operating Plan, the first deliverable of the OHT Agreement for FY 24/25. To view the document, click here.
Sharing on behalf of Canadian Mental Health Association – Simcoe County Branch
Grand Opening of the Crisis Intervention and Community Response Program in Barrie
On May 9, CMHA SCB celebrated the opening of its latest system improvement initiative, the Crisis Intervention and Community Response Program at a new downtown Barrie location.
The facility will house co-located programming designed to deliver immediate crisis stabilization and mental health supports through a range of integrated services including 24/7 Crisis Phone, 24/7 Crisis Beds (6), Justice Safe Beds (6) and community-based Mobile Support. Referrals to the community beds program can be made by contacting the 24/7 Crisis Line and referrals to the Justice Safe Beds can be made by local and regional police services. For more details visit: www.cmhastarttalking.ca.
Sharing on behalf of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)
Distribution of Public Health Alerts to BAOHT Partners
In an attempt to ensure timely communication with our local Ontario Health Team (OHT) partners, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has added key leads from local OHTs to our distribution strategy for local Public Health Alerts.
Public Health Alerts contain information on emerging issues related to immunization, infectious diseases, emergency events and other public health issues relevant to the health sector. For those who do not currently receive the alerts, all are welcome to register by visiting the SMDHU website or by clicking here.
Sharing on behalf of Hospice Simcoe
Canadian Grief Alliance – National Public Consultation on Grief
From November through December 2023, 3,874 people from every province and territory in Canada answered the call from the Canadian Grief Alliance to share their experiences of grief and loss. We heard from people who had experienced the death of someone close to them, as well as a variety of other losses including divorce, declines in health, family estrangement, employment and financial losses, pet loss, among others. This overwhelming response speaks to what the survey data confirms – people want to talk about their grief.
To view the Executive Summary on survey results, click here.
Community Events
Check out upcoming events, awareness weeks and education opportunities designed to support health care providers, patients, families and caregivers across our community.
Workforce Connect Conference 2024
The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office, Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership and area partners are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Workforce Connect Conference
When: June 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Snow Valley Ski Resort
To register: workinsimcoecounty.ca/workforce-connect-conference