The Middlesex London Ontario Health Team (MLOHT) is seeking an individual with quality improvement, evaluation, and analytics experience to be the Co-Lead for our Quality and Analytics Advisory Group. We are seeking an in-kind resource from a partner organization for this role.

The MLOHT Quality & Analytics Advisory Group is responsible for developing and implementing our evaluation strategy to ensure that we are appropriately measuring the advancement of our purpose.

Please contact Matthew Meyer if you are interested and want more information.

The EDI collaborative is a local effort to create a platform to bring leaders and champions of anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusion together. This collaborative will seek to eliminate barriers to equity seeking populations, within the health and social system, by facilitating knowledge mobilization and decreasing engagement fatigue on these populations.

When: June 15th, 2023 | 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Goodwill Centre, 255 Horton St E, London, ON

For questions, please email Trudy Devries.

ONTARIO HEALTH WEST - DIRECTOR OF FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, METIS, URBAN INDIGENOUS (FNIMuI) PERFORMANCE AND DATA

Are you passionate about advancing Indigenous health equity and promoting data sovereignty? Ontario Health West is seeking a Director to drive the development and maintenance of the Indigenous health system performance dashboard.

The Director is accountable for maintaining connections with data sovereignty leaders including Provincial Territorial Organizations, the London District Chiefs Council, the First Nations Secretariat, and academic bodies. The role also engages with Indigenous data champions and health equity data efforts provincially, including Aboriginal Health Access Centres, IHEC, Ontario Health Teams, and municipal community planning groups.

Qualified applicants are invited to email their cover letter and resume to apply@oigroup.ca or call 1.800.668.9852.

LET'S CELEBRATE / GET INVOLVED

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH

During the month of June, the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team's Operations Team is reflecting on Indigenous Peoples' rich heritage and resilient contributions to Canadian history. We recognize the importance we have in creating change and equity within healthcare systems. 

PRIDE MONTH

Celebrate Pride Month! June is dedicated to honouring and recognizing the LGBTQ2s+ community and their contributions to society. Pride Month is a time to promote equality, acceptance, and love for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It's an opportunity to raise awareness, support LGBTQ2s+ rights, and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Join the festivities by attending local pride parades, participating in educational events, and showing solidarity with the LGBTQ2s+ community. Let's foster a society where everyone can live authentically and embrace their true selves. Happy Pride Month! 🌈

In Ontario, there has been an increase in Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease (iGAS) cases, particularly among children under 18 and individuals aged 65 and older. While iGAS is relatively rare, it can progress rapidly and lead to severe complications such as toxic shock syndrome, sepsis, and necrotizing fasciitis. Those at higher risk include infants, pregnant/postpartum individuals, older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and those with recent viral infections.

Health care providers should promptly assess and treat patients with symptoms of non-invasive GAS infections. Health care providers should also ensure patients are up-to-date on immunizations, particularly for varicella and influenza. Prompt notification of iGAS cases and clusters to local public health units is advised. Ongoing monitoring and updates will be provided.

Please read the memo for more information.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY OUR PATIENT/CLIENT, CARE PARTNER COUNCIL (PCCPC)

Our Patient/Client, Care Partner Council (PCCPC) wants to connect with other patient groups. We want to hear from patients/clients, people with lived experiences, and caregiver tables across Middlesex London to ensure patient/client and caregiver's voices influence health care improvement work.  

If you know of any patient/client/caregiver groups that our PCCPC could connect with, please email us at info@mloht.ca.

LONDON & MIDDLESEX LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP (LMLIP) - A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE

The LMLIP and its partners is holding a night of remembrance as we commemorate the memory of #OurLondonFamily. Join for an informative and interactive night to learn about the Islamic faith and common grounds that unite us all.



This event is free and open to the entire community. Light refreshments will be served.

When: June 8, 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: London Public Library, Jalna Branch 1119 Jalna Boulevard London, ON

ST JOSEPH'S HEALTH CARE LONDON - PALLIATIVE PAIN & SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION PROGRAM (PPSMC) UPDATES

• The PPSMC will be taking a break from their "In the Know: Palliative Education Series" over the summer months, registration details to come. 
• The new theme for 2023-24 is "Effective Symptom ManagementEssentials in Palliative Care".
• The registration for "Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program" registration closes June 15th for courses starting in August/September 2023.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY CONNECT - NEW ROUTES

On May 29th, County Connect Routes 1 and 2 were combined into a new Route 2 to offer a weekday transit connection between Woodstock, Ingersoll, Putnam, Dorchester, and London. 

A separate connection that will link Lucan-Ilderton-Arva-London on weekdays is also being rolled out. 

Visit middlesex.ca/ct for details.