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.

The process for nominations for our Coordinating Council Health Service Provider Co-Chair will be initiated soon. Please note that the deadline for nominations is May 30th. We will be providing further information about this process through our newsletter in the coming week.

If you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity, please encourage them to join our mailing list, so they don't miss out on any updates. We appreciate your support and participation in this important process.

The key to a successful and effective healthcare system is insight into the main health and social needs of the population. London Health Sciences Centre, in partnership with the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team, would like to invite you to take part in a co-design session for a Wholistic Needs Pre-Screening tool.

The goal of the pre-screener is to enable a more preventative approach to managing individual’s health and social needs and to connect people more easily to appropriate services. We are looking for community members and service providers to be a part of the process.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our previous co-design sessions! These sessions have led to some great discussion and next steps. There is still the opportunity participate in co-design sessions or 1:1 meetings.

For further information, questions, or to participate, please reach out to: Laura Cuthbertson

For questions, please email Lindsey Moore.

Data from 2022 estimates that over 65,000 residents of Middlesex London do not have access to a primary care provider. Middlesex London is not attracting enough primary care providers to provide primary care to its growing population, let alone replacing the retiring providers. A project is in progress to develop a primary care recruitment, transition into practice, and retention program for Middlesex London.

We are holding a kick-off meeting on May 25th with key stakeholders to look at how we can collectively support the development of this program.

For more details or if you'd like to be included in this meeting, please reach out to Melissa Linseman

The time commitment is flexible and based on your availability.

Please email Tanvin Juneja if you have any questions or would like more information.

MLOHT HEALTH AND SOCIAL NAVIGATION WORK UPDATE

We have been meeting with the "front door" lead agency, Home and Community Care Support Services - South West, weekly. The "front door navigation" team will be ready to start taking calls to help support your health & social navigation needs in June 2023. Further information will come in the next newsletter with more details, a phone number, and hours of operation.

LET'S CELEBRATE / GET INVOLVED

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA): MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

Mental Health Week is an annual event held by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. This year's theme is #mystory, which encourages individuals to share their personal experiences with mental health challenges and seek support from their communities.

By sharing our stories, we can create a more accepting and understanding society. CMHA is hosting events and activities throughout the week to promote mental health and wellness. Join in to learn more, connect with others, and help promote mental health for all.

CANADIAN HEART FAILURE AWARENESS WEEK

The 5th Annual National Heart Failure Awareness Week, organized by the Canadian Heart Failure Society, focuses on the theme "It's not normal to be breathless." The week-long campaign aims to raise awareness about breathlessness as a common symptom of heart failure, and the importance of early detection and management of the condition.

Through a range of activities and educational resources, the campaign aims to educate Canadians about the warning signs of heart failure and the lifestyle changes and medical interventions that can help prevent and manage the condition. By promoting early detection and treatment, the Canadian Heart Failure Society hopes to improve the quality of life for those living with heart failure in Canada.

RED DRESS DAY

Red Dress Day, also known as The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is an annual event held in Canada on May 5th to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals.

This day serves as a call to action for Canadians to acknowledge the systemic violence and discrimination faced by Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals and to take steps towards reconciliation and healing. Through this event, we can remember those who have been lost and continue to work towards a future where Indigenous people can live free from violence and oppression.

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.

COVID, COLD , AND FLU CARE CLINIC (CCFCC) - KEY UPDATES

Please note the updates regarding the closure of the London Health Sciences Centre(LHSC) CCFCC below:

1. The CCFCC closed its doors on April 28, 2023.
2. Home and Community Care Support Services-South West (HCCSS-SW) is working with Yurek's Specialty Services and Saint Elizabeth Healthcare towards providing COVID-19 antiviral infusions.
3. Clinic appointments for Remdesivir infusions will be reserved based on the volume of need.

For questions, please email sw.patientsafety@hccontario.ca.

CONSOLIDATED SELF MANAGEMENT WEBSITE QUARTERLY (Q) DATA

The Consolidated Self Management Website has offered a great opportunity for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to maximize their awareness of and access to self-management workshop. By offering more virtual programs to a larger geographic area, everyone has shorter wait times for attending a Self-Management workshop, regardless of their location.

For questions, please contact Hanadi Al Sadek.