Engaging to Strengthen Primary Care

On April 11, 2023, the HPE OHT released initial communication related to strengthening primary care in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. The OHT continues to recognize the challenges and unique experiences of so many in our communities related to primary care. Strengthening Primary Care is one of four strategic priorities for the OHT. 

On April 26th, 2023 the HPE OHT Engagement Team kicked off the first of a series of engagement sessions; having conversations with service providers, patients, clients and caregivers in Bancroft, Ontario at the Bancroft Community Family Health Team and Care North Hastings. The aim of these ongoing conversations is to better understand experiences, challenges and opportunities for improvement in health care at a local level.

The input provided by service providers, patients, clients and caregivers is critical in developing a primary care strategy that will help make sure that as many residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties as possible have equitable access to care, when they need it and in the most appropriate setting.

The OHT is looking forward to engaging with even more service providers, patients, clients and caregivers over the next four weeks.

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For more information, please contact Barinder Gill, Lead-Communications and Engagement at bgill@hpeoht.ca