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Increasing care close to home
The Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA OHT) and its partners are working to provide care close to home. Up to 9,000 people who do not have a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) will be attached to care teams close to home within the next six to 12 months.
Palliative Care Working Group achievements in 2023
Palliative Care Working Group is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses and their families. Over the past year, the group has achieved notable success in three key projects, which will continue in 2024.
Integrated Mental Health & Addictions achievements in 2023
Accessing support for mental health and addictions (MHA) can be overwhelming for individuals and their families as well as providers. The Integrated Mental Health & Addictions Working Group is a collaboration with the goal of reducing silos and providing more integrated and efficient pathways to care.
Digital Support Structure achievements in 2023
The Digital Support Structure is a group working to increase the use of digital tools in the Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region’s health-care sector, with a goal to simplify systems and processes for both providers and people, and to improve quality of care.
Aging Well at Home Working Group achievements in 2023
The Aging Well at Home working group was created to encourage new ways of thinking about supporting older adults in the community to live longer in their homes with the right resources.
Access to Primary Care Working Group achievements in 2023
The Access to Primary Care Working Group is dedicated to increasing access to team-based care and breaking down barriers to timely, equitable care for everyone in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington counties.
Spotlight on the FLA OHT integrated care initiatives
As we look ahead to 2024, the FLA OHT will work on three key integrated care initiatives: maternal and child health care, integrated care pathways for chronic disease and preventative care and disease screening.
Increasing access to team-based primary care
Happy Holidays!
Message from Executive Lead, Dr. Kim Morrison
As we approach the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've undertaken together throughout 2023. It has been a year marked by collaboration, dedication, commitment, and perseverance, and I am immensely grateful for the collective efforts that have brought us to this point.
Patient and family advisors shape cancer care in South East Ontario
The FLA OHT is founded on the principle of co-design. As we build a culture that supports and values people, family and care partners in our work, it is essential we are guided by the voices of the patients, community members, families, and care partners in developing and designing cancer programs.
Simple, routine cervical cancer tests can save Lives
In 2022, over 500 people were diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in Ontario. It is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus, which can cause abnormal cell changes that could eventually progress to cancer; however, it is highly preventable and treatable, when detected early.
Helping rural neighbours access cancer care services
Three FLA OHT partners each coordinate separate but complementary volunteer driver services specifically to help connect drivers with those in rural areas who need transportation. Jim Lovatt tells his story.