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Mar 5, 2010McGuinty Government Helps Recruit More Doctors
Ontario is improving access to health care with two new programs that will help communities that have traditionally had the hardest time recruiting doctors. 
 
Mar 5, 2010Doctor Recruitment And Retention Program Consultations
The Ontario government held consultations on the proposed redesign of doctor recruitment and retention initiatives over the summer of 2009 and included stakeholders, communities and other partners.
 
Mar 5, 2010Increasing The Availability Of Doctors In Ontario
The Ontario government is introducing two new initiatives, the Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative and the Postgraduate Return of Service Program, which will attract doctors to communities where they are needed.
 
Feb 12, 2010NSM LHIN ICT eHealth Framework Project
The NSM LHIN is announcing the launch of the Information and Communications Technologies and eHealth (ICT/eHealth) Framework project as a key enabler of the Integrated Health System Design (IHSD) initiative.
 
Feb 11, 2010Hospice Huntsville Announces New Executive Director
 Hospice Huntsville is pleased to announce that Beverly Lashbrook has been appointed Executive Director.
 
Feb 5, 2010Emergency Supplies Donated To Haiti
Ontario is donating much-needed emergency medical supplies to World Vision Canada to assist with relief efforts in Haiti. Medical supplies are urgently needed to help provide critical health care to survivors of the January 12th earthquake.
 
Feb 3, 2010Increasing Access To Modern Long-Term Care Homes
Residents in long-term care homes can look forward to more modern and comfortable living as the province redevelops more than 4,100 beds across Ontario.
 
Feb 3, 2010Modernizing Long-Term Care Beds In Ontario
Ontario is modernizing 4,183 beds at 37 long-term care homes across the province.
 
Feb 2, 2010Docs on Ice Tournament and CGMH
Communities serviced by the Collingwood G&M Hospital are coming together April 8–10, 2010 to co-host the 28th Annual Docs On Ice Charity Hockey Tournament. This unique tournament will draw about 800 physicians and medical students for a fun weekend of hockey. 
 
Feb 2, 2010Short-Listed Teams Invited to Submit Bids on MHCP Project
Infrastructure Ontario and Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene (MHCP), have released a request for proposals (RFP) to three companies short-listed to design, build, finance and maintain a new, state-of-the-art forensic mental health facility that will be built on the hospital’s existing site. 
 
Feb 2, 2010MHCP Project Backgrounder
In August 2009, Infrastructure Ontario, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene and the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care began the process to pre-qualify teams to design, build, finance and maintain a new, state-of-the-art forensic mental health facility that will be built on the hospital’s existing site.
 
Feb 2, 2010New Chair of eHealth Ontario Confirmed
Ontario has confirmed Raymond Hession as the new Chair of eHealth Ontario’s board of directors for a three-year term. The appointment, made by Order-In-Council, took effect February 1, 2010.
 
Jan 26, 2010NSM LHIN Selects Integrated Health System Design Consultant
At their meeting on January 11, 2010, the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN Board of Directors approved the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to work with the LHIN and its stakeholders over the next twelve months to create an Integrated Health System Design for North Simcoe Muskoka..
 
Jan 20, 2010Hospice Simcoe and NSM Palliative Care Network Share Executive Director
Hospice Simcoe (HS) and North Simcoe Muskoka Palliative Care Network (NSMPCN) are pleased to announce the appointment of a shared Executive Director. 
 
Jan 15, 2010Enhancing Francophone Input Into Health Care Services
Ontario is giving the province’s francophone community more input into the planning and integration of French language health services in local communities.  At least five new French language planning entities in regions across the province will be created through a new regulation under the Local Health System Integration Act.
 
Jan 15, 2010Francophone Community Engagement Regulation
A new regulation under the Local Health System Integration Act will support coordinated, meaningful and effective engagement of francophone communities on health services. This regulation outlines how the ministry will select French language health planning entities to work with the 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs).
 
Jan 7, 2010New Robotic Technology Another Cancer Care First at RVH
RVH is the first hospital in Canada to purchase the Robotic Intravenous Automation System, better known as RIVA. The system will be installed in the hospital’s new pharmacy, to be located in the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, part of RVH’s Phase 1 Expansion Project.
 
Jan 7, 2010RVH Partners with Telus
Royal Victoria Hospital has launched a state-of-the-art human resource information system as it prepares to begin the largest employee recruitment drive in the history of the region.  The new TELUS Sourcing Solutions technology dramatically streamlines the hospital’s human resource functions such as payroll …  
 
Dec 8, 2009Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Project Attracts Industry Interest
Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene (MHCP) and Infrastructure Ontario today announced the companies short-listed to design, build, finance and maintain a new, state-of-the-art mental health care facility that will be built on the hospital’s existing site. 
 
Dec 4, 2009Operational Audit of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Now Available to the Public
The Final Operational Audit Report on Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has been received and accepted by the MAHC board of directors and is now available to the public online at www.mahcrecovery.ca and at www.nsmlhin.on.ca. 
 
Dec 2, 2009NSM LHIN Launches Second Integrated Health Service Plan
The North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) today launched its second Integrated Health Service Plan (IHSP) entitled “Working Together to Achieve Better Health, Better Care, Better Value”.  The IHSP is the LHIN’s three-year strategic plan that aligns with provincial Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care strategic directions. 
 
Dec 1, 2009New Law Increases Access to Health Care
Ontarians will soon have better access to health care and more choices in who provides it, as Bill 179 was passed Monday night with unanimous support.  Upon proclamation, the bill will give nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other health professionals the freedom to provide a wider range of health care services.
 
Dec 1, 2009Improving Patient Care in Ontario
Ontario has passed Third Reading of Bill 179 that would improve access to health care for Ontarians by allowing care providers to use all of their training to perform their jobs and to work more effectively in teams.
 
Nov 12, 2009Ontario Standing Up to Diabetes
Ontario is taking important steps that will enable more people with diabetes to live healthy lives, while reducing the number of people who develop the disease.  The province is announcing targets to ensure that Ontario’s Diabetes Strategy is producing results for Ontarians.  
 
Nov 12, 2009Ontario Standing Up to Diabetes Education Sites
This chart identifies which Family Health Teams, Community Health Centres and other community/health care organizations are being funded to host a diabetes education team ...
 
Nov 12, 2009Ontario Standing Up to Diabetes Backgrounder
Ontario has set targets and is tracking progress in its fight against diabetes: These targets include ensuring all people with diabetes have access to a primary health care provider ....
 
Oct 21, 2009Ontario Will Offer H1N1 Vaccine October 26
 
Oct 21, 2009Ontario Will Offer H1N1 Vaccine October 26 Backgrounder
 
Oct 15, 2009NSM LHIN CEO Appoints Senior Director
Chief Executive Officer Bernie Blais today announced the appointment of Tim Berry as Senior Director, Finance and Risk Management of the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) effective November 9, 2009.
 
Oct 7, 2009North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN Hospices Receive Green Light
North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN CEO, Bernie Blais, speaking at the 7th Annual Fall Palliative Care Conference today, announced funding for two residential hospices in North Simcoe Muskoka. 
 
Oct 1, 2009Hospitals to Use Surgical Safety Checklist
Ontario is enhancing patient safety by requiring all hospitals to use a surgical safety checklist, beginning in January 2010.  The checklist will build on the government’s patient safety indicator initiative that was launched in May 2008, and currently ... 
 
Sep 15, 2009Ontario Proposes Improvements for Long-Term Care Home Residents
Ontario is releasing the second part of the proposed draft regulation under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 for a 30-day public consultation.  The proposed draft regulation is part of the province's efforts to improve the care of more than 75,000 residents and to strengthen the accountability of the long-term care home sector.
 
Aug 17, 2009Request for Qualifications Issued for Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Project
Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene (MHCP) and Infrastructure Ontario released a request for qualifications (RFQ) today to design, build, finance and maintain a new, state-of-the-art mental health care facility that will be built on the hospital’s existing site.
 
Jul 13, 2009Supportive Housing for Ontario Addictions Programs
North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integraiton Network is pleased to announce 8 units in Barrie to help people living with addictions increase stability and security in their lives, and to reduce pressure on hospital emergency rooms.   Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie will be receiving $107,600 to provide rent supplements and support for people with addictions problems.
 
Jul 13, 2009Supportive Housing for People with Substance Use Issues
This client-centered supportive housing program includes services based on the “Housing First” model for a harm-reduction.  This model provides supportive housing to homeless people with substance abuse issues, whether or not they are enrolled in treatment programs.  The housing is integrated into the community so that clients can feel safe and secure in the housing environment.
 
May 22, 2009Providing Better Access to ER Services
The North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is receiving funding through the province’s ER Strategy for a number of initiatives to reduce emergency room wait times and improve patient satisfaction.  Of the $82 million province-wide investment for 2009-10, North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN will benefit through...  
 
May 22, 2009NSM Investing in Initiatives to Improve ER Performance
The North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is helping reduce the amount of time people spend in emergency rooms (ERs) through initiatives funded through the government’s ER Strategy ...
 
May 19, 2009Providing Care at Home and in the Community
The North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN is receiving funding to ensure more seniors can continue to live independently, and enable Alternate Level of Care patients currently receiving care in .....
 
May 19, 2009Investing in More Care for Seniors
The NSM LHIN is receiving 2009-10 funding for a numbr of initiatives to help seniors live healthy, independent lives in their own homes, decrease the number of alternate level of care patients in hospitals, increase home care and community services ...
 
May 13, 2009Canada's First ePrescribing Project Launches in NSM
The North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN is excited that the Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) was one of two sites selected for participation in eHealth Ontario’s ePrescribing Demonstration Project. The Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie was the other Ontario site chosen to participate.
 
May 5, 2009NSM LHIN Welcomes New CEO
On Monday, April 27th the NSM LHIN Board of Directors hosted a ‘Meet and Greet’ for new Chief Executive Officer, Bernie Blais.  The event was held at the Best Western Mariposa Inn in Orillia and was a resounding success!  Over 100 people were in attendance to hear Board Chair ...
 
Feb 19, 2009Ontario Targets Shorter ER Wait Times
In a one-of-a-kind North American initiative, Ontario is setting clear targets for reducing the total amount of time patients spend in emergency rooms - and is publicly posting data about local ERs online. 
 
Feb 18, 2009NSM LHIN Appoints New CEO
Board Chair Ruben Rosen today announced the appointment of Bernie Blais as Chief Exexecutive Officer of the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN effective March 1, 2009.
 
Feb 12, 2009Ontarians Connect to More Health Care Options
For the first time, information about local health services is available in a single place:  www.ontario.ca/healthcareoptions. Using this site, people can find the nearest walk-in and after-hours clinics, urgent care centres, family health teams, general practitioners and emergency rooms by typing in their postal codes. 
 
Dec 30, 2008Ontario Reports Three More Patient Safety Indicators
Ontario is now reporting three more patient safety indicators as part of a comprehensive plan for unprecedented transparency in the province’s hospitals.  By visiting www.ontario.ca/patientsafety, Ontarians now have access to bacteraemia infection rates for ...
 
Dec 16, 2008Ontario Improving Access to Prostate Cancer Testing
Starting in January, 2009, the cost of a Prostate-Specific Antigen test performed at a community laboratory will be covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan when it’s ordered by a primary care provider for men who ....
 
Dec 15, 2008CCAC Homecare Services
The McGuinty government is ensuring Ontarians receive the highest quality of home care services with a new strategy that includes province-wide quality measures and a public reporting system.  The strategy will strengthen the way Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) make arrangements for home care services ... 
 
Dec 15, 2008Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Divestment
The divestment of the provincially-run Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene (MHCP) to the new board of Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Corporation is now complete -- keeping services and jobs in the community.
 
Dec 3, 2008Huronia District and Penetanguishene General Hospitals
December 1 was a very important day at local hospitals – it marked the first day of a new, single hospital corporation in North Simcoe. The integration of Penetanguishene General Hospital (PGH) and Huronia District Hospital (HDH) has been completed by Dr. Kevin Smith, Hospital Supervisor appointed by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) in October 2007.  
 
Dec 3, 2008Huronia District Hospital New Board
Huronia District Hospital supervisor Dr. Kevin Smith has announced the membership of the new Board of Directors of Huronia District Hospital.
 
Oct 22, 2008Fall Economic Statement
 In its 2008 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review released today, the government revised the province’s projected economic growth outlook for 2008 to 0.1 per cent, down from the 1.1 per cent forecast in the 2008 Budget last March. As a result, projected revenue will ....
 
Oct 14, 2008NSM LHIN Looks to New Moms
The North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) is leading discussions on obstetrical services with stakeholders, working to develop a strategy that will ensure obstetrics and newborn care are ...
 
Sep 29, 2008e-Health Ontario
eHealth Ontario will bring together the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s eHealth program and the province’s Smart Systems for Health Agency (SSHA) under one banner.  Three key eHealth priorities have been identified for the next few years including a Diabetes Registry, an eHealth Portal to centralize health information on an easily accessible web site, and ePrescribing which will ...  
 
Sep 29, 2008e-Health Ontario Board Backgrounder
The McGuinty government named Dr. Alan Hudson, Lead of Access to Services/Wait Times with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, as board chair of eHealth Ontario – a restructured agency responsible for all aspects of eHealth in Ontario including creating an electronic health record for all Ontarians.
 
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