We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Lorie Spence, co-founder of CONNECT, for their Collaborator Interview Series, a platform designed to encourage collaboration in the healthcare industry. In this conversation, we shared our approach to patient-led healthcare innovation, how we identify challenges, and the impact of our work on communities in West Toronto.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce Coping Together, a free mental health workshop series designed to support postpartum parents, including young parents (ages 16+). Funded by Ontario Health, this series addresses a crucial need for free, accessible community-based support for the parenting community. Each workshop will combine educational content, interactive discussions, and activities to ensure participants leave feeling empowered to navigate the challenges of postpartum life.
Read MoreMeet Parthvi Modi, Ria Lakhani, and Zeynep Erdogan, students at Humber college who learned about the 'Climate and Health Hackathon,' organized by the West Toronto Ontario Health Team last October, through their program coordinator. The chance to win the hackathon, make a difference in the community…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the saying – if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Lise-Ann Hellmich found her calling six years ago…
Read MoreTORONTO, ON (Monday, Sept. 18, 2023) – The West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT) is pleased to announce its Climate & Health Hackathon event in collaboration with Humber College’s Office of Sustainability. The event, which runs from October 13 to 15 is a direct response to the recent wildfires that adversely impacted the health and well-being of many Canadians, including those living in Toronto, and in particular, the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Read MoreWhen Jenell Austin started her career in social work, she had the opportunity to combine her passion for helping others with her love for cooking by working in an EarlyON program where she made meals with young parents and their children.
Read MoreIn 1983, Toronto's Public Health Unit issued a crucial call for community consultation, emphasizing the urgent need for linguistically and culturally appropriate primary care services.
Read MoreToronto, ON (June 19, 2023) – Eight Ontario Health Teams serving Toronto have come together to expand the Toronto Health and Social Services Directory (torontoservicedirectory.ca)
Read MoreWhat used to be an indoor pool situated between two apartment buildings in Toronto’s Weston Mount-Dennis Neighborhood is now a thriving community centre offering much needed programs and services.
Read MoreTORONTO, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – The WTOHT is excited to announce its partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch (CMHA – Toronto) to provide free mental health workshops to West Toronto communities.
Read MoreBy 2041, one in four Canadian will be a senior. We need to be ready to ensure that these seniors receive the care and support services they need.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 31, the West Toronto Ontario Health Team held a wrap up event at West Toronto Community Health Services to close off the final day of our ‘Cold & COVID-19’ clinic.
Read MoreWith more than 20 years’ experience as a family doctor working in multiple healthcare settings, Nicole knows what it takes to help people in need of specialized care.
Read MoreWhen Kashtin Fitzsimons discovered the role for Director of Operations at the West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT), he realized this was the chance to create the dream that many had brought up wherever he worked.
Read MoreThe West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT) understands that supporting our Black communities is an ongoing and year-round commitment that requires a sustained effort.
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