Oxford OHT

04/14/2026

Earlier this month we got together in-person for our monthly Leadership & Strategy Council meeting.

At the meeting, we heard powerful examples of the Oxford Primary Care Network in action:

➡️ 753 residents from the pre-January 1, 2025 Health Care Connect waitlist are now attached to ongoing primary care through the Ingersoll Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic 👏

➡️ The Tillsonburg Unattached Care Clinic (TUCC), opened in July 2025 and operated by the Ingersoll NPLC, has already provided care to more than 1,300 people without a primary care provider ✅

➡️ When a complex patient needed support to leave hospital, primary care clinicians across Oxford stepped up. After outreach from OHT Primary Care Physician Lead Dr. Tamachi, a Tillsonburg family physician agreed to assume ongoing care - helping the patient transition home and freeing a hospital bed for another person 🏥

We also:

➡️ Heard from our Palliative Care Clinical Coach, Diane, about her coaching impact locally for 2025/26 and expansion into 2026/27 and

➡️ Enjoyed a thoughtful treat from Community Council Members Maureen and Deb as a thank you for the L&SC's hard work and dedication over the last year 🎂🎉

04/14/2026

Day 2!

Yesterday evening, Emily and Malaysia attended the Integrated Foundation for Integrated Care Canada Reception. Bringing together colleagues, partners and friends on the evening of the first day of the conference, this reception offered an opportunity to reconnect, meet fellow delegates and share in the work we are doing together to advance integrated, people-centred care.

Today, Emily will be attending the "Collaboration for Transformative Action in Integrated Primary Health Care" session. This workshop will show how working together can improve primary health care and make it more fair for everyone. The session will share a new partnership between national organizations, hear ideas and experiences from participants, and explore how working in alignment and using each other’s strengths can lead to real, positive change.

04/13/2026

Join us in congratulating Emily and Malaysia on the presentation of their oral paper, “Co-designing recovery together – Addressing homelessness, addictions, and social inequity in rural Ontario, Canada,” at in Birmingham, UK.

This presentation highlighted the Oxford HART Hub, a project built with and for people who face barriers to care, including people experiencing addiction, mental health crises and homelessness. It focused on the community-led sessions held across Oxford County, how people with lived and living experience helped shape what care should look like, and the benefits, implications, and outcomes of this model of co-design.

Presented as part of a session on co-designing care with people experiencing inequity, this work shows how listening, building trust, and working alongside community can lead to more compassionate and effective care.

We’re so proud to see this important work shared on an international stage. Way to go, Emily and Malaysia!

Southwestern Public Health

04/13/2026

OHT Community Engagement Project Coordinator, Emily, and Southwestern Public Health Health Promoter and former OHT student, Malaysia, have arrived at the International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC26) in Birmingham, UK!

The overall conference theme is "Integrated Care for all: Promoting Health and Wellbeing Through Diversity." Throughout the next few days, the team will attend themed sessions, learn from other providers from across the globe, and make meaningful connections with a diverse group of health professionals.

This afternoon they will present their Oral Paper: "Co-designing recovery together – Addressing homelessness, addictions, and social inequity in rural Ontario, Canada." 👏 Stay tuned!

04/09/2026

We're thrilled to have OHT Community Engagement Project Coordinator, Emily, representing us at the International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC26) in Birmingham, UK next week!

Emily will be joined by Southwestern Public Health Health Promoter and former OHT student, Malaysia, to present their Oral Paper titled "Co-designing recovery together – Addressing homelessness, addictions, and social inequity in rural Ontario, Canada." This paper is one of four being presented in a session about "Co-Designing Care with People Experiencing Inequity" and will focus on the development of the Oxford HART Hub.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the week!

04/07/2026

Victorian Order of Nurses - VON

04/07/2026

Do you provide emotional and/or physical support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour? If so, you are a caregiver - a role that can be rewarding, but taxing. It's important to take care of yourself, too.

The Ontario Caregiver Organization offers free resources, education, and support for caregivers across Ontario, including the Ontario Caregiver Helpline, a one-stop resource for information about programs and services that can support you in your caregiving role.

Through the helpline, you can find:
• Home and community care options
• Local support groups
• Specialized programs for those you care for
• And more

Learn more: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/help/helpline/

Let's thank caregivers today for the role they play in our community and health care system.

04/06/2026

Have you heard of "A Friendly Voice?"

This is a free, confidential “warm line” for older Ontarians, 55+ who just want to chat with a friendly person who cares, without expectations or judgment.

Trained volunteers are available daily from 8am-10pm: 1-855-892-9992

https://afriendlyvoice.ca/

04/03/2026

Avoid the emergency room this long weekend - consider virtual urgent care.

If you have an urgent medical issue that is not life threatening, you can connect with a nurse practitioner through urgentcareontario.ca. Appointments are available for adults and children on a first come, first served basis.

Adult care holiday hours:
Friday, Apr 3: 8am - 4pm
Sat, Apr 4: 8am - 4pm
Sun, Apr 5: 8am - 4pm
Mon, Apr 6: 8am - 4pm

Child/Youth:
No modified hours at this time.
Available daily from 1pm - 9pm.

Visit https://www.urgentcareontario.ca/

04/02/2026

Young caregivers are children, youth, and young adults who support a family member living with chronic illness, disability, mental health challenges, or substance use. Many professionals in health care, social work, mental health, and community services may already be working with young caregivers - without even realizing it.

That’s why youngcaregivers.ca offers tools and resources to help professionals recognize, support, and advocate for young caregivers.

Young Caregivers Association

Many Young Caregivers feel unseen by professionals; Having the awareness and supports throughout medical, education, and social work fields can make a major difference in these youth and young adults' lives

Be the CHAMPION Young Caregivers deserve youngcaregivers.ca/knowledgecentre

03/31/2026

Do you care for someone living with Dementia?

With coming up, we're sharing resources for those who provide care to someone in their life.

Caring for someone living with dementia takes a tremendous toll on the physical and emotional health of the primary caregiver. Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners has a variety of resources you can access to help manage your stress as a caregiver and ensure you are taking care of YOU too.

Visit: https://alzswp.ca/support-groups-programs-for-the-care-partner/

get help Support Groups & Programs for the Care Partner Making connections with others going through the dementia journey, (either persons living with dementia, their care partners or people with MCI) helps to alleviate feelings of loneliness and alienation while also providing a much-needed support...

03/31/2026

988 is a safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.