The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association have agreed to changes to the final year of the four-year Physician Services Agreement. These changes are aimed at getting an even greater “bang for the taxpayers’ buck” by ensuring that publicly-funded Medicare services are based on medical evidence and best practice. The changes include: A new […]Continue readingNew agreement between province and Ontario Medical Association
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OECD Health Data 2011
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released “Health Data 2011” in June. This report is a comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health systems amongst OECD members, as well as international comparisons of health systems, key indicators and briefing notes. “Health Data 2011” is a useful resource for anyone involved in […]Continue readingOECD Health Data 2011
Understanding and improving Aboriginal maternal and child health
A new Canadian report explores what programs and services are making a difference to Aboriginal maternal and child health. The report, prepared by the Health Council of Canada, includes perspectives from those who provide care to Aboriginal women and children. The report includes highlights from regional consultations across Canada, including participant feedback on promising practices […]Continue readingUnderstanding and improving Aboriginal maternal and child health
eHealth Progress Report
According to the 2011 eHealth Progress Report, more than 7,000 doctors are now managing the health information of 6.5 million Ontarians with an electronic medical record. Use of the electronic health record saves time, lives and money. The report lists other achievements, including: 24/7 remote access to neurologists; All hospitals are now able for the […]Continue readingeHealth Progress Report
Touched By Fire
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) is calling for submissions for their December 8, 2011 art show and sale, “Touched By Fire: The Art Show You Have To Be Crazy To Enter.” The MDAO is looking for original works of art in oil, watercolour, latex, acrylic, drawings, photography and mixed media by artists who […]Continue readingTouched By Fire
Ontario reviews changes to Human Rights Code
The Ontario government has announced a review into the implementation and effectiveness of amendments to the Human Rights Code that took effect June 30, 2008. Mr. Andrew Pinto, a prominent human rights and employment lawyer, and adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, has been appointed as the lead in this review. Public consultations will be held […]Continue readingOntario reviews changes to Human Rights Code
LHINC Mental Health and Addictions Working Group report
The Local Health Integrated Network Collaborative (LHINC) is an Ontario provincial advisory body formed by the LHINs in 2009 to strengthen relationships with health service providers, their associations and LHINs collectively on system-wide issues. LHINC established a Working Group (WG) on mental health and addictions in April 2010 for the purposes of providing practical, consistent […]Continue readingLHINC Mental Health and Addictions Working Group report
Vote4MHA campaign invites agencies to join Ontario-wide election network
A network of concerned organizations is growing across Ontario to make mental health and addictions a priority election issue. The network is comprised of supporters of the Ontario Mental Health and Addiction Alliance’s Vote4MHA campaign which urges the province’s political parties and incoming government to take action on mental health and addictions. Organizations that share […]Continue readingVote4MHA campaign invites agencies to join Ontario-wide election network
Introducing Ontario’s Drug Treatment Funding Program
The Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP) is a federal contribution program designed to support provinces and territories in their efforts to strengthen evidence-informed substance abuse treatment systems and address critical gaps in substance abuse treatment services, particularly for at-risk youth. Approximately $6.78 million has been committed to fund 12 Ontario Systems Projects and an independent […]Continue readingIntroducing Ontario’s Drug Treatment Funding Program
Ontario alliance launches engagement tools to make mental health and addictions an election priority
The Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance is launching a new election engagement campaign. As part of this campaign, the Alliance’s website now features new tools and resources to engage voters and concerned organizations. The new engagement tools enable individuals and organizations to: Write to party leaders: This new tool enables individuals across the province […]Continue readingOntario alliance launches engagement tools to make mental health and addictions an election priority