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Province invests more than $1.5 million to expand primary care access in Simcoe-Grey
The Ontario government has announced more than $1.5 million in funding to help connect up to 4,699 people in Simcoe-Grey to primary care.
Through this investment, the Barrie Community Health Centre will establish a process to accept new patients from Angus and area, supporting improved access to team-based primary care close to home. The funding is part of the province’s Primary Care Action Plan, which aims to connect every person in Ontario to a family doctor or primary care team by 2029.
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Lisa Rhodenizer nominated for Teaming Up
Lisa Rhodenizer, Project Management Lead, was nominated by OHT leaders and peers for the Team Up Award as part of the RVH Board of Directors Awards of Excellence. While she was not selected as this year’s recipient, we wanted to take the opportunity to recognize her nomination and the meaningful impact she has on the team every day.
Lisa was recognized for consistently embodying collaboration and having a strong commitment to shared success. Her colleagues highlighted the many ways she strengthens the OHT Operations Team by stepping in wherever needed, supporting others without hesitation and helping keep work moving forward in a thoughtful and solutions-focused way.
She is valued for the way she brings people together, fosters open dialogue and helps create a supportive and connected team environment. Congratulations Lisa!
Partnership with Regional Cancer Program
The BAOHT and the Hudson Regional Cancer Program now have a formalized partnership, working together on cancer screening indicators. These include creating a governance structure for BAOHT and the cancer program, increasing cancer screening participation and ensuring unattached patients have a process for follow-up of an abnormal result.
A meaningful evening: New Path Youth and Family Services’ AGM
The Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team was grateful to attend New Path Youth and Family Services’ Annual General Meeting, a meaningful evening that highlighted the power of community and partnership. In a space decorated by artwork created by local youth, the event celebrated the many community partners working together to support children, youth and families, and featured powerful stories from individuals with lived experience. As a proud partner of New Path, the BAOHT is thankful for the invitation and the opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact New Path continues to have within the community.
Mattagami First Nation wildfire evacuation response
The Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team recognizes the ongoing efforts of local health partners supporting Mattagami First Nation community members during the wildfire evacuation response. During this most-recent evacuation, 163 community members from Mattagami First Nation were supported locally through coordinated health services and community-based activities.
The BAOHT extends sincere thanks to all organizations who contributed time, resources and care to support Mattagami First Nation community members during this response.
ColonCancerCheck screening recommendations updated
Ontario Health has updated ColonCancerCheck screening recommendations and resources for primary care providers. As of July 1, average-risk patients ages 45 to 74 are eligible for colorectal cancer screening using the fecal immunochemical test, or FIT, every two years. for more information on the updated screening recommendations view the ColonCancerCheck Resource Hub here.