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Online Appointment Booking
Booking appointments keep getting easier for patients! Ontario Health has approved funding to support 195 Online Appointment Booking licenses for primary care partners for FY25/26.
- 153 existing users will get funding to support ongoing use
- 42 net new users will receive funding for the first time
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SCOPE
SCOPE now has 207 primary care providers registered, and since its launch in June 2024 has managed 366 calls and completed 267 imaging studies. Notably, only 6% of patients required an ED visit within a week of their exam, underscoring the program’s impact on improving timely access to care.
In August 2025, SCOPE partnered with One Vascular to expand urgent access to arm and leg DVT ultrasounds, which can now be ordered directly through the program.
Eligible urgent imaging tests through SCOPE include:
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Ultrasound
Arm Veins – R/O DVT
Leg Veins – R/O DVT
Abdominal – Symptomatic Gallstones
Renal – Renal Colic
Pelvis – R/O Appendicitis
Obstetrical – Early Pregnancy R/O Demise - symptomatic
Obstetrical – R/O Ectopic
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CT
KUB – Renal Colic
Adbo/Pelvis – R/O Diverticulitis
Pelvis – R/O Appendicitis
| | For urgent imaging requests, please contact the SCOPE Clinical Navigator at 226-577-3403. If you are not a SCOPE provider, register today! | | Ontario Health West: New Unsolicited Proposal Process | | Respiratory Illness Season | | Ontario Health West: Virtual Urgent Care Appointments for Children and Adults available through Urgent Care Ontario | | |
Virtual Urgent Care (VUC) appointments are available seven days a week for children and adults with urgent, non-life-threatening medical issues through Urgent Care Ontario. Virtual services are available to people living in southwestern Ontario, from Waterloo to Windsor and Tobermory to Niagara Falls. Visit UrgentCareOntario.ca for more information or call 1-844-227-3844.
Use this digital toolkit to help us spread the word about VUC: https://www.urgentcareontario.ca/digitaltoolkit/.
| | Breast Cancer Screening Awareness | October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening helps detect cancer early, when treatment can be most effective. Click here to learn more. | | | Ontario’s COVaxON system will be decommissioned in March 2026, with immunization records consolidated into Panorama. No action is required now; further details on transition and training will be shared in the coming weeks. | | Community Outreach by Our Patient/Client, Care Partner Council (PCCPC) | | |
The Middlesex London Ontario Health Team invites diverse patients, clients, and caregivers to shape healthcare improvements. Join our PCCP Network or Council to share experiences and influence change. Compensation is provided.
Learn more and get involved by visiting our website or emailing info@mloht.ca.
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Empower Your Health Journey with ConnectMyHealth
ConnectMyHealth is a free digital health solution that provides a single access point to view your hospital records from participating sites across southwestern Ontario. It works on desktop and mobile devices, with no cost to use.
Want help registering? Drop in to the Strathroy Library on Oct. 21, (10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3pm) to get set up with your device, health card, and ID.
View the event poster
Learn more about ConnectMyHealth
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Improving Access to Vaccines and Interpretation Services
Thanks to Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) support, we are still offering free access to On-Demand, Virtual, Interpretation Services at Primary Care Clinics. This free virtual interpretation service can be used for any type of appointment, as long as the topic of vaccines is included in the discussion.
Please contact Vala Gylfadottir to access this free service for you and your patients.
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Community Navigation
Struggling with navigating health and social services in Middlesex London? Visit our website to learn about the various services available to you.
If you can't find what you need, please call 519-474-5774 or 1-888-888-6941 (toll-free) to reach our Community Navigators who will assist you.
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Primary Care Hotline
If you are a primary care practitioner or a member of a primary care team, you can call the Home and Community Care Support Services Primary Care Hotline 1-844-222-2463 and speak with a Care Coordinator to assist you with navigating your patients' home and community care needs.
| | We would like to share the following resources, requests, and updates from our partners for you to check out: | | Canada Post Service Disruption: Cancer Screening Updates | | Due to the Canada Post service disruption, cancer screening letters (ColonCancerCheck, Cervical, Breast) may be delayed. If you’re due for screening, contact your primary care provider or OBSP site directly. Completed FIT kits should be dropped off at a specimen collection centre instead of mailing. More information here. | | |
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is now accepting referrals for iHEAL, a free program that supports women impacted by intimate partner violence.
Women work with a registered nurse to focus on health, safety, and connecting with community supports. Learn more.
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Respiratory Virus Immunization Updates Webinar
PHAC and NCCID will host a webinar on October 7 (11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.) with updates on RSV, seasonal influenza, and avian influenza. Presenters will share NACI guidance on available vaccines and resources. The webinar will be recorded and posted online. Register here.
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Ontario Workers Network (OWN) Clinic at LHSC
Are you seeing WSIB patients with spine or lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries who struggle with pain, psychosocial or progress issues? LHSC’s OWN clinic supports recovery of injured workers referred by the WSIB. Patients gain timely access to surgical and specialist consultations, plus functional integrated treatment with onsite care and community partnerships, ensuring coordinated, high-quality recovery pathways. For program and referral information, click here.
| | New Report: Health & Homelessness System Response | | |
The first formal assessment of London’s Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response highlights progress, challenges, and lessons learned in addressing homelessness. Findings show the impact of highly supportive housing, 24/7 hubs, and dedicated frontline staff, while underscoring the need for sustained investment and workforce support.
📄 Read the full report here.
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Accessible Halloween Village
Wright Rehab is excited to announce the second annual Accessible Halloween Village, scheduled for Saturday, October 25 between 1-3 p.m. at The Shops on Sydenham in Strathroy.
This unique event creates a safe, fun, and inclusive Halloween experience for children and families who face barriers, physical or otherwise, with traditional trick-or-treating. Inspired by the national Treat Accessibly movement, the goal is to ensure that every child and young person in the community can enjoy the magic of Halloween.
Pre-registration is required to help us plan a safe and accessible experience for everyone: Register Now on Eventbrite.
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Provincial Priorities for 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Equity
Ontario Health has partnered with Wisdom2Action (W2A) and Health Commons Solutions Lab/Sinai Health to inform provincial priorities for 2SLGBTQIA+ health equity.
W2A will be hosting a virtual discussion group in early October to receive feedback from clinicians, health service providers, and researchers on a plan to understand the strengths and/or gaps and to develop recommendations for these priorities.
To register your interest in being a part of this discussion group (scheduled for Oct. 14), and to confirm your eligibility, please complete the following form by Oct 2: https://lnkd.in/dBg5h-ZW
If you are eligible, a member of the W2A team will reach out with further details.
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Warden for a Day Contest
High school students (Grades 9–12) can submit a short video or essay by Oct. 17 for a chance to become Warden for a Day. Winners will join a County Council meeting, meet community leaders, and be featured on County channels. Learn more and apply here.
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Food Drive at Middlesex County Libraries
Help support local food banks by donating non-perishable items at participating library branches until Oct. 31. Your donations keep shelves stocked year-round for those who need them most. Learn more and find drop-off locations.
| | South West Self-Management: Workshops & Resources | | |
The South West Self Management Program is offering free supports this fall:
- Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Pain – in-person workshop in London, Sept. 30 to Nov. 4.
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers – online workshops Oct. 15 to Nov. 19 and Nov. 5 to Dec. 10.
Change Exchange Newsletter (Sept issue)
Highlights include:
- TED Talk: Why Social Health is Key to Happiness and Longevity
- Article: What Is Active Listening? with six practical techniques
- Assessment Tool: The Mankoski Pain Scale for chronic pain tracking
Program Spotlights:
- Health Literacy virtual workshop, Oct. 30 (9-11 a.m.)
- Brief Action Planning online workshop, Nov 11 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Learn more and register here.
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An online directory of self-management workshops in southwestern Ontario is now available. The Self Management Programs Network website lists upcoming self-management workshops in our area for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
These workshops share skills that can help you manage your health condition and make your life better. They also teach you how to support someone you care about with their health condition. Examples of workshops include "Living a Health Life with Chronic Pain” and “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”.
Programs are also available for Healthcare Providers that promote working in partnership with patients and caregivers to achieve better health outcomes.
Each program is free and available for anyone 18 years and older in southwestern Ontario. Check out the full list of available programs at selfmanagementprograms.ca.
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If you share in our purpose and want to work with other members and partners to achieve it, become a member of the MLOHT.
You may be asked to provide input on certain matters related to your expertise as we try to build a more connected health care system.
Please fill in the form and send it to katey.young@mloht.ca.
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