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Reinventing oneself: navigating a chronic disease
April 29, 2024. Dorothyanne was at the gym when she first noticed physical symptoms, which progressed to memory issues. About six months and many tests later, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It was her 50th birthday present.
Partnering to treat heart failure
April 24, 2024. As a cardiologist, one of Dr. Aws Almufleh’s greatest passions is identifying, treating, and educating people about heart failure, which is one of the most under-recognized and insufficiently treated chronic conditions.
Learning to “Live Well” with chronic disease
April 24, 2024. Kingston Community Health Centres works with partners to employ a hugely successful regional approach of self-management, where people get involved in preventative care and early chronic disease management.
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 ongoing projects.
Integrated Mental Health & Addictions achievements in 2023
The Integrated Mental Health & Addictions Working Group is collaborating to build more integrated and efficient pathways for individuals and their families, as well as for providers, to access mental health and addictions care and supports.
Digital Support Structure achievements in 2023
The Digital Support Structure is working to increase the use of digital tools in the 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.