May 2023 Newsletter

May Newsletter Highlights

EasT-FPN Board Recruitment 2023 - Call for Nominations

East Toronto Family Practice Network (EasT-FPN) is seeking members to join the EasT-FPN Board of Directors, and participate in planning and implementing programs that meet the interests of the EasT-FPN members and East Toronto communities.
If you are interested in joining the EasT-FPN Board of Directors, click here to learn more.
Please email your CV and cover letter to contact@eastfpn.org; application deadline is August 4, 2023.

Online Appointment Booking (OAB) Funding

OAB solutions are designed to reduce the administrative workload around appointment bookings, by enabling patients to electronically book appointments with their family doctors and nurse practitioners and receive automated confirmations and reminders
Ontario Health has approved 1-year of funding to help primary care practices adopt OAB; providers who have not activated OAB in their practice are eligible for funding
Clinics will receive up to $600 - $1,000 per provider; this amount includes funding to cover costs for the OAB technology licenses; a portion of this funding can also be used for dedicated support for implementation and change management (particularly for solo practitioners or small groups who may need additional support)
Click here for more information and to apply; application deadline is May 26, 2023

You're Invited: Toronto Regional Arthroplasty Collaborative (TRAC) Webinar *Eligible for CME Credits*

Are you a Primary Care Provider? Join this webinar on May 23th from 6:30-7:30pm for detailed information on this new model and referral options to ensure your patients receive faster access to surgery.
The TRAC is a partnership between hospitals to provide weekend OR availability at Sunnybrook's Holland Centre to reduce wait times for hip and knee surgery.
Click here to register for the event and here for more information.

Community and Specialists Resources

Thrive Kids clinic is accepting new patients from newborn to 17 years old. No referrals required (but are preferred). For more information, please review their letter or visit their website.
The Health Network for Uninsured Clients has listed information on where uninsured patients can access primary care services and resources.

Melanie Kohn named President and CEO, Michael Garron Hospital

We are pleased to share the leadership announcement of Melanie Kohn named as the new President and CEO of MGH.
Please click here to read the full announcement.

Practice Supports and Patient Resources

Want to have easy and secure communication with the hospital and community care providers? Visit the EasT-FPN website for more information on Hypercare.
Register for SCOPE today and gain access to various SCOPE pathways such as nurse navigator, general internal medicine, medical imaging and more!
Ocean eReferral continues to expand in East Toronto – if you are interested in using Ocean eReferral, please contact the eServices Team:eReferral@ehealthce.ca.
Become an EasT-FPN member to receive clinical and practice support, and opportunities to engage with the East Toronto community. Please fill out the Membership application form to become a member