Pediatric Celiac Disease Survey 

The Pediatric Gastroenterology team at the Children's Hospital LHSC are conducting a survey to better learn the practice patterns and understanding of primary care providers related to pediatric celiac disease and the gluten free diet.

As part of this process, LHSC are conducting an anonymous survey of primary care providers, which will require approximately five minutes to complete. It will remain open until early fall 2025. Click here to access the survey.

New and Improved Long-Term Care Assessment Form

The Ministry of Long-Term Care has launched a modernized Health Assessment Form, which is used to complete the health assessment required by law when a person applies for long-term care. 

Through consultation and collaboration with users and key partners, including the OMA, the form has been updated to clarify some questions, be easier to complete, and better address the information needs of all partners. 

For Accuro users - the form can be searched under the title “LTC-Health Assessment” created by vineetMD.

For Telus users, email practicefacilitation@mloht.ca to receive the form.

Online Appointment Booking funding Now Available

Ontario Health has announced one-time funding for 2025/2026 to support the implementation of Online Appointment Booking for new applicants and existing users. If your clinic is interested in accessing this funding, please complete the Expression of Interest no later than Thursday, August 21st. Click here for more information.

Should you have any question or concerns about the workload demands, you can reach out to rachel.labonte@mloht.ca.

Co-Design Summary Report: Access to Primary Care

On April 24, the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team and the MLPCN brought together community members and health-care partners for a collaborative co-design session aimed at expanding access to team-based primary care across Middlesex London.

Centered on the Health Home Model, the session focused on creating equitable, community-rooted care for all. This report highlights key insights from the event, including priorities identified through in-depth discussions on health equity, team roles, enabling infrastructure, and quality improvement.

In Case You Missed It

OCFP's Peer Connect Program 

The Ontario College of Family Physicians Peer Connect program offers family physicians and family medicine residents in Ontario support in addressing patients facing mental-health challenges, substance use disorders and/or chronic pain.

As a participant in this program, you can connect with an experienced Peer Guide to collaboratively identify and develop your strengths, building on existing skills to find practical solutions to complex issues.

This is a free Mainpro+ certified program. Learn more and sign up today.

Looking Ahead

Primary Care Webinar - Part 1, Dr. Tara Kiran

Join us to learn about key findings from the OurCare Study - a national initiative that asked Canadians what they want from primary care.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe patient and public priorities for primary care in Canada, including views on team-based care.
• Compare the public’s vision for primary care with the reality today.
• Discuss what steps we can take to move to a future state of primary care in Canada that works for patients and clinicians.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S5i2t7ZuQmS3kxcpgvQ9DQ

Primary Care Webinar - Part 2, Dr. Noah Ivers

This webinar will help you connect the why, who, and how of primary care teams and what’s next for your own practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand some frameworks for how we might define ‘good’ primary care.
• Review the evidence for teams and increasing capacity in primary care.
• Discuss how to apply that evidence for your own practice in your own context.

When: Thursday, Aug. 28, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MdpWXbjAQGWIhd-O3d676A

Events

Join Dr. Amanda Marrone at the MLPCN Primary Care Symposium: Wellness Health Pathways, CDPM and Provider on Oct. 1 as she will share powerful insights, real-world case examples, and practical advice from her experience integrating chronic disease prevention and lifestyle interventions into everyday family practice.

Marrone is an enthusiastic advocate for lifestyle medicine and is a strong believer that small, sustainable lifestyle changes can transform lives through mindful living.

This dynamic event is designed to engage and empower primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and healthcare partners around Chronic Disease Prevention and Management.

The day will include a demonstration of HealthPathways, community program connections, networking and collaboration opportunities.

Where: Quiet Earth Farm, Dorchester, OIN

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information and to get your Early Bird tickets ($40 includes breakfast, lunch, and free parking), visit the MLPCN Events page.

Here’s your chance to ask questions and get the scoop on the MLPCN - such as ‘What’s in it for me?’ Join Dr. Devon Shewfelt for his monthly Office Hours.

The informal lunchtime discussion offers you the opportunity to find out more about the benefits of the MLPCN! Bring your lunch and bring your questions.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Where: Zoom. Register to join the conversation..

Join us the last Thursday of every month for what we're calling 'The Lounge,' an informal and fun meet up open to doctors, nurses, health disciplines, specialists, faculty, administration - for ALL who support primary care whether directly or indirectly.

In collaboration with the MLPCN, the London District Academy of Medicine, and the Departments of Family Medicine at St. Joseph's Healthcare and London Health Sciences Centre, the evening is a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues. Find more information on the MLPCN Events page.

When: Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 - 10 p.m.

Where: Toboggan Brewing Co., 585 Richmond St., London

For a more comprehensive list of upcoming events be sure to visit our new Events page for all things primary care!

Check out the new CME opportunities on our Education Page.