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Être impliqué Partagez votre voix L'OHT de Durham recrute activement des patients, des clients, des membres de la famille et des partenaires de soins pour se joindre au Conseil consultatif régional des patients, des familles et des partenaires de soins de l'OHT de Durham (PFCPAC). Si vous êtes intéressé à postuler, veuillez cliquer sur les liens ci-dessous. Durham OHT PFCPAC Formulaire de déclaration d'intérêt – PDF Durham OHT PFCPAC ÉBAUCHE Mandat Stratégie de partenariat et de participation des patients, des familles et des partenaires de soins de l'équipe Santé Ontario de Durham Déclaration des valeurs du patient, de la famille et du soignant pour l'Ontario Liens importants Durham OHT Application complète Premiers soins Affiliés et Supporters Patients, clients et public À propos des OHT - Foire aux questions Pour plus d'informations sur le processus OHT, veuillez visiter le site Web du ministère de la Santé Durham OHT Contact Diana Raymond-Watts Responsable de la mise en œuvre stratégique, Durham OHT draymondwatts@lh.ca 905.213.8441 Si vous avez des questions ou avez besoin d'informations supplémentaires, veuillez envoyer un e-mail à Diana ou appeler le 905.213.8441. Nous contacter

Supporting a continuum of care with providers across Durham Region The Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT) is a collaborative group of organizations and patient, family and care partner advisors working in partnership to improve access and delivery of coordinated health services. The group is comprised of partners from across the care continuum, including primary care providers, hospitals, mental health and addiction services, social support services, home and community care support services and long-term care. The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the province’s first OHTs in December 2020. The Durham OHT was among this group. While the core Durham OHT partnership group is comprised of 18 signatory organizations, there is broad support from more than 70 health care partners across Durham Region, representing various organizations in the health, social, education, and private sectors. Communities We Serve Durham Region consists of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, and Whitby We are proud to collaborate with all our cities and towns of Durham Region. To visit, click on the place you want to go! Partnering Organizations Check out all our partners and learn more about them Collaborative Health Record Login for DOHT Collaborative Health Record Login Partner Login Login for our partners Login Become a Partner Ask us how! Contact Us

Rédaction The Service Request Form is for residents of Durham Region who wish to request specific services or programs related to health and social care. There is an ability to choose from various program options, enabling partners of the Durham OHT to understand their needs and respond accordingly. Service Request Form Personal Information First name Last name Email Service Request I'm looking for Choose Program Any additional comments? Submit Thanks for submitting!

Ressources communautaires Palliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity, as well as, the best quality of life. Palliative care may be introduced alongside other therapies intended to cure or modify disease. When curative treatments are no longer effective, palliative care may become the main focus of care for patients and families. Psychosocial and palliative care is whole-person care for patients and their families when they are facing a life-limiting and life-threatening illness. You may be seen by a palliative care doctor or team because you have pain or other symptoms from your illness. You may be given palliative care support at any time throughout your journey. Palliative care is an important element at any point in the continuum of care, from diagnosis through to survivorship or end-of-life. The aim of palliative care is to prevent and alleviate symptoms and suffering while striving to promote an excellent quality of life. Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying. It strives to help individuals and families to: address physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical issues, and their associated expectations, needs, hopes and fears prepare for and manage end-of-life choices and the dying process cope with loss and grief treat all active issues and prevent new issues from occurring promote opportunities for meaningful and valuable experiences and personal and spiritual growth Palliative Care is: Appropriate for any individual or family living with, or at risk of developing, a life-threatening illness due to any diagnosis, with any prognosis, regardless of age, and at any time they have unmet expectations or needs, and are prepared to accept care May be provided alongside treatments for the disease, or may become the total focus of care Most effectively delivered by an inter-professional team of health care providers skilled in all parts of the caring process related to hospice palliative care that includes the patient, their caregiver(s) and often volunteers Person-centred and family-centred, respecting their social, spiritual and cultural practices Includes end-of-life care but is not limited to the time immediately before death

Our Patient Family and Care Partners The Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT) Regional Patient, Family and Care Partner Advisory Council (PFCPAC) works in collaboration with the Durham OHT's partners to ensure that engagement and co-design with patients, families and care partners are embedded into all Durham OHT activities. The goal of the PFCPAC is to improve the systems that support Durham Region residents including health and social care. Meet our Patient Family and Care Partner Advisors (PFCPAC) Michael Abra mczuk Michael's healthcare experience was formalized by a decade of assisting staff at Lakeridge Health with their IT and capital equipment needs and the accreditation review. As well, Michael made occasional presentations to the Development Committee of the Board and the Ministry of Health to help in the realization of today's Cancer Centre in Oshawa. Michael has significant family and care partner experience with persons requiring mental health supports, persons living with dementia, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and assisting frail elderly. And as a past Board member of Durham Mental Health Services he participated in helping many in the community who are/were experiencing similar challenges. As a member of the PFCPAC, Michael's priority is improved wayfinding of the healthcare system through one connected system. Michael is a professional accountant, married with two wonderful adult children, and he has a passion for travel. Manon Le monde Manon Lemonde is an associate professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University (branding name for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa since July 2003. Prior to joining UOIT, she was an associate professor at the School of Nursing, Laurentian University in Sudbury where she was extensively involved in the delivery of the francophone baccalaureate program in nursing since 1987. She received her BScN, MScN and her PhD in biomedical sciences from the Université of Montréal. Her dissertation is titled: Quality of Life of Patients with Advanced Stages of Lung Cancer. She has many publications and presentations related to symptoms management in cancer patients, diabetes, and social support. Since her arrival at UOIT, she has been involved in projects for new grad, late career nurses, preceptor/mentor programs, health care services for French speaking seniors, cultural competence, chronic diseases management, human health resources planning in terms of recruitment, retention and work environment, program evaluation and knowledge transfer and utilization. Manon has developed a strong commitment to university community partnerships exemplified by her work with agencies such as Durham Region Health Department and Lakeridge Health. As part of her service commitment, Manon has been involved with the Francophone Table of Durham Region and was member of the Advisory Committee on Seniors Services and Long-Term Care of the City of Toronto for six years. She also held the Chair position of the Entite 4 for 3 years. These are some of her involvements in the community and Her community work targets the exploration of health promotion, prevention programs, access to health care for minority groups. Bette Hodgins Bette Hodgins has worked in the health care sector for many years, in both the acute and community sectors. Throughout this time she has enjoyed the challenges of front-line physiotherapy to executive management, healthcare consulting and most recently, start-up operations project management for Oak Ridges Hospice. Bette has also had the opportunity to serve as a Founding member of North House Shelter, and as Board Chair of the Scugog Memorial Public Library, led the development and expansion of the new library. She was also the essential caregiver for her mother until her passing in 2022. Caring for her mother gave Bette a deep appreciation for the needs of the frail elderly, and the necessity for providing a voice for those who can no longer advocate for themselves. This became even more apparent after her mother fractured her hip in 2021, leaving her reliant on the strength, compassion and good will of others for her day-to-day quality of life. Our healthcare system is an oxymoron that has evolved from illness care, rather than health care. It is a system that is not a system; it is a series of organizational pigeonholes that inadvertently segregate the body from the mind and spirit. However the Durham OHT has a vision of creating an integrated system that overcomes historic hurdles and supports a seamless path to well-being. Along with the other members of the PFCP Advisory Council and the whole Durham OHT, Bette wants to participate in the realization of this vision where patients, families and care partners are equal voices at the planning table. Percy D'Souza Husband. Father. Son. Brother. Friend. Maverick. An ardent advocate for the marginalized and mental health-challenged among us. Ex-severe, treatment-resistant, psychotic depressive now passionately living in the moment. Certified Peer Supporter, Project Management Professional (PMP), MBA (Ivey) with over ten years of healthcare sales and marketing experience in market-leading organizations - Pfizer, Baxter, GE Healthcare, Abbott Labs. Presently leading GraceWins Peer Support, a maverick not-for-profit mental health peer support social enterprise whose purpose is to alleviate the suffering of those who struggle with mental health challenges, enable them to overcome these challenges, realize their unique potential and live their lives to the fullest. Urica Parris Dr. Urica Parris has well over 40 years of nursing experience in public health, primary, acute, and long-term care. Urica also has experience at the executive leadership level. She has worked in the United Kingdom, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Retired in 2017 as a registered nurse, Urica is proud to share her knowledge of the healthcare system. Urica lived experience as a patient, a patient care partner, as well as her perspective as a committed patient care partner enable her to contribute to the emerging vision of our community. At Lakeridge Health, Urica participates actively as a volunteer Patient & Family Advisor, in addition to being a care partner on many Rehabilitations Care Alliance working groups. Andrea Belanger Andrea Belanger is a Durham Region resident with a passion for family advocacy and patient engagement. Having spent a lot of time in hospital as a child and most recently as an adult heart patient, Andrea has lived experience as a patient as well as advocating for her child who was born with a rare genetic diagnosis. Being rare can be isolating and Andrea’s search for support led her to build family networks within the community; and ultimately to a new career in Family Engagement. Andrea lives in Clarington with her husband and 2 children. A program manager at Grandview Children’s Centre in Oshawa, Andrea enjoys working with families to be true partners in their child’s care team. Andrea enjoys giving back to her community and supporting change at a systems level. In addition to her role on the Durham OHT PFCPAC, she is a pending Board member of the Campbell Children’s School Board of Trustees and an alternate member of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee. The Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT) is comprised of partners representing the full continuum of care which includes patient/client, family, and care partner representation. These partners range from health and social services to local municipalities and beyond, with an interest and commitment to designing and delivering an integrated health and social care system for residents of Durham region. Ensuring primary care is at the core of the OHT requires a dedicated Primary Care Advisory Council with primary care providers. The Durham OHT Primary Care Advisory Council (PCAC) is responsible for developing recommendations to improve the integration of primary care into the Durham OHT, access to care, integration between services, and resources for patients and providers. Be part of the change. Apply to be part of our PFCPAC team! Need Assistance? Helpline is Here

Our Governance The Durham OHT has undergone much change since 2019, including three iterations of governance to support the residents of Durham Region The Durham OHT Governance Structure The Durham Ontario Health Team Executive Leadership Table (ELT) is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Durham Ontario Health Team’s (Durham OHT) annual operational work plans. These duties include: Read More Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Partnership, Innovation and Strategic Form A coalition of partners that is committed to a common set of principles and goals to improve health and wellness across Durham. Read More Communications Working Group Lead work focused on strengthening Durham OHT Partner Engagement and... Read More Data Governance and Digital Health Committee The mandate of the Durham OHT Digital Health and Data Governance Committee is to provide facilitation, coordination, and integration of the OHT and its partners' digital health needs. In addition, the committee is responsible for overseeing the execution of the Harmonized Information Management Plan and setting priorities and direction in the Durham OHT’s digital health initiatives, data governance, and analytical capabilities. This includes: Read More Patient, Family and Care Partner Advisory Council The Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) Regional Patient, Family and Care Partner Advisory Council (PFCPAC) will work in collaboration with... Read More Performance and Evaluation Working Group The Durham OHT Performance and Evaluation Committee is focused on supporting the translation of the system, and provincial-level goals related to performance measurement, quality and evaluation to our local Durham region context. This includes: Read More Primary Care Advisory Council The Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT) is comprised of partners representing the full continuum of care and includes patient/client, family, and care partner representation. Read More

Ressources communautaires How Our Program Works How to Join Exercise Resources Additional Resources Education Education Lungs and COPD Watch Video Learn More Symptoms and Self Management Watch Video Learn More Exercise and COPD Watch Video Learn More Nutrition for Health Watch Video Learn More Stress and Emotions Watch Video Learn More Healthy Lifestyles Watch Video Learn More Energy Conservation Watch Video Learn More Goal Setting Watch Video Learn More Comorbidities and COPD Watch Video Learn More Managing your Health Care Watch Video Learn More Additional Resources Lung Health Foundation Visit Website Canadian Lung Association Visit Website American Lung Assocation Visit Website Exercise Resources Aerobic Exercises Watch Video Stretching Watch Video Learn More Balance and Coordination Watch Video Learn More Strengthening Exercises with Resistance Band Watch Video Learn More Strengthening Exercises with Dumbells Watch Video Learn More How To Join Our program requires a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner. The referral form PDF can also be found here The referral can be faxed to us at 905-665-2416. For more information, we can be reached at 905-668-6831 ext. 53093. or at lhwresp@lh.ca How Our Program Works Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable.   What Our Program Includes: Individual physical assessment and goal setting  12-week group education and exercise session (in person or virtual)  Personalized home exercise program  Health and self-management education  Connecting with community resources  How Our Program Will Help You: Manage COPD symptoms  Improve quality of life Improve fitness levels, energy, and endurance  Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression  Reduce illness and hospital admission  Lower the risk of other conditions linked to COPD, such as heart disease and lung cancer Our Classes Include: In-person or virtual options Education on COPD self-management Breathing techniques Strength training Aerobic training Balance Stretching Where We Are Located Oshawa, Bowmanville, Pickering, Port Perry, Virtual options Bowmanville Oshawa Pickering Port Perry

Ressources communautaires Urgent Care Options Urgent Care Options Find various clinics and centres located all over Durham. Learn more about your options for health services Learn More East Region Virtual Care Clinic The East Region Virtual Care Clinic is a Nurse Practitioner-led virtual care clinic that works with local health care providers to ensure patients can access more timely care. Learn More Find Community Resources Everyone has health concerns from time to time. Access to expert health care advice, find a physician, guides to healthy eating and more. Find Services Health 811 Find Physicians College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Find a Doctor in Your Area : College of Physicians and Surgeons 211 Central Durham 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages. Connect for Services Durham Region has developed its first Community Safety and Well-Being plan (CSWB) through community engagement and data analysis. Link to plan Find Out More Healthline Durham Information Hub Durham Mental Health Browse local health services, news, careers and events for Central East region of Ontario Connect for Services Information on mental health, illness and support for parents, adults, schools, workplaces and crisis services in Durham Region. Connect for Services Interactive Map of Community Amenities and Services within Durham Region Connect for Services Health Neighbourhoods of Durham Region Ontario’s 14 Home and Community Care Support Services organizations coordinate in-home and community-based care for over 400,000 patients every month. Find Services Home and Community Care Support Services The Navigation Resource Guide E-Book (1st edition) informs participating OHT partners on the navigational resources and tools. Find Services Navigation Services Guide Links and access to children’s health and development. Find Services Children's Health and Development Description and contact numbers for the Durham Region EarlyON Program. Find Services Durham Region EarlyON Program ConnexOntario ConnexOntario is available 24/7 to people of Ontario for mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services. Connect for Services Ontario Caregiver A one-stop resource for information about the programs and resources that can support you in your caregiving role. Find Services Seniors Active Living Centre programs Social, cultural, learning and recreational programs for older adults that promote health, well-being and social connections. Find Services Preventative Resources Cancer Preventation Learn how to lower your risk of cancer. Know what cancer screening programs are available to you to help find cancer when it is small and easiest to treat. Learn More Rapid Access to Mental Health and Addictions Services in Durham Region Breaking Free Online Recovery Support Program Free, online support tool designed to help Ontarians ages 16 and up reduce or stop the use of over 70 substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, including opioids. Read More Digital Therapy Services & Online Mental Health Supports Virtual mental health therapy clinic that provides guided CBT programs, live sessions and in-person sessions and assessments with licenced professionals. Read More Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) RAAM clinics offer fast access to quality care for people living with alcohol and opioid-related addictions. Services included medical treatment and counselling services without a doctor’s referral. Read More Frontenac Youth Services Quick Access Clinic Offering Single Session Counselling to Adolescents 12-18 Years Old and/or Caregivers (Family Accompaniment Welcomed). Read More “What’s Up” Walk-In Clinic Operating virtually, serve individuals up to 30 years of age and their families who live in the GTA. Free virtual mental health counselling. Read More Grace Wins GraceWins Peer Support is a not-for-profit mental health peer support organization. Our purpose is to enable those among us that struggle with mental health challenges to overcome these challenges, realize our unique potential and live our lives to the fullest. Read More Crisis support for children, youth or parents. Chimo Youth and Family Services, Kinark Child and Family Services and Frontenac Services have joined a new partnership with York Support Services Network (YSSN) to bring the community specialized crisis support for children, youth and families. Children, youth, or parents can access crisis support with mental health clinicians trained specifically in issues of child/youth mental health. Read More Single Session Intake Process(Catholic Family Services of Durham) The agency’s intake process includes a screening and single session of therapy usually within a week of reaching out. Clients are screened for appropriateness for the service and are then booked for a single session of therapy (in person or virtual). Clients for whom it is clinically indicated are placed on the waiting list for ongoing psychotherapy. Any client can return to receive another booked single session every four weeks, or until their name comes up on the wait list. Read More

Ressources communautaires Find Physicians College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Find a Doctor in Your Area : College of Physicians and Surgeons Everyone has health concerns from time to time. Access to expert health care advice, find a physician, guides to healthy eating and more. Find Services Health 811 Healthline Browse local health services, news, careers and events for Central East region of Ontario Connect for Services Durham Region has developed its first Community Safety and Well-Being plan (CSWB) through community engagement and data analysis. Link to plan Find Out More Durham Information Hub Interactive Map of Community Amenities and Services within Durham Region Connect for Services Health Neighbourhoods of Durham Region Ontario Health atHome Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. To find out more go to their website Find Services Ontario Caregiver A one-stop resource for information about the programs and resources that can support you in your caregiving role. Find Services Seniors Active Living Centre programs Social, cultural, learning and recreational programs for older adults that promote health, well-being and social connections. Find Services 211 Central Durham 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages. Connect for Services Durham Mental Health Information on mental health, illness and support for parents, adults, schools, workplaces and crisis services in Durham Region. Connect for Services The Navigation Resource Guide E-Book (1st edition) informs participating OHT partners on the navigational resources and tools. Find Services Navigation Services Guide

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Ressources communautaires The core Durham OHT partnership group is comprised of 18 signatory organizations, there is broad support from more than 70 health care partners across Durham Region, representing various organizations in the health, social, education, and private sectors. For more information on our partner, please click on their logo to go to their website. Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their care partners * one-on-one counselling and group supports for persons with dementia and care partners, including family and friends * seminars for family and professional caregivers * early stage education and support program * safety programs (Finding Your Way and MedicAlert Safely Home) * primary care collaborative memory services * MINT Memory Clinic, public presentations for community groups * social recreation programs * Reitman Centre CARERS program * respite services * adult day programs Health centre focused on primary care and family and community health. Health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses, diabetes education, geriatric assessment, community development/health/promotion and education, referrals to other local health services and personal development groups. The Brock CHC priority populations are youth and older adults Homemaking & Home Support Services, Personal Care Services, Nursing Services, Therapies Clarington Family Health Organization (FHO) Provides therapy rehabilitation services in the community to assist adults and children in maximizing their function abilities within their environments. The services are delivered by occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers and dieticians. Support for Durham Region adults with needs related to aging, physical or mental health and their caregivers helping people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible Health centre focused on family and community health. Services include family medicine, social work and counselling, and a variety of health promotion and community development groups, many focusing on children, youth and women, community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health Region providing specialized programs, outpatient clinical treatment and support to children and youth with special needs and their families. * Grandview offers a variety of programs and services including: On-line Parent Support Group, Autism Tele-Practice, Tele-Therapy and Tele-Practice, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Telephone Follow-up and Consultation, Urgent Appointments/Clinics, Autism Virtual Assessment, Dietician Assessments, and Medical Clinics Services include: emergency and critical care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, stroke prevention and treatment, palliative care, inpatient rehabilitation services cardiac care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, women and children's health, dialysis and kidney care, Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) clinic, telemedicine clinic, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre In-home personal supports for the activities of daily living * personal care support worker helps with personal care and assisted living to people with physical disabilities, allowing them to remain independent in their community * services provided in home, at their place of employment or at adult education centers in the Durham region Walk-in medical clinic with associated family practice * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chiropodists (foot care specialists), pharmacist and dietitian Urgent care walk-in clinic in same facility open seven days a week to provide care Pharmacy and imaging available during select hours Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chiropodists (foot care specialists), pharmacist and dietitian 3 Medical Clinics with approximately 145 physicians, including 57 FHO family physicians. Provides nursing (registered nurse and registered practical nursing) and personal support services to individuals in their homes, schools and throughout the community Through OHTs, local health care and social care and support providers work as a connected team, making it easier for people to access services and transition between providers, and empowering patients, their families and care partners in their personal health care management. As the Durham OHT, our partner organization, together with patients, family members and care partners, are creating a co-designed system with a vision of becoming one connected system of health and social care and support for residents of Durham region, filling gaps in service, reducing duplication, improving patient, family and care partner experience and demonstrating a successful integrated model of health care provision. Saint Elizabeth is a home health care organization Co-ordination of all the OHT involvement/engagement of regional programs and services departments. (i.e., Public Health, Social Services, Planning, building and by-law public works and environment.) Community based home visiting health care and social support services for individuals diagnosed with a life threatening illness and their caregivers * helps people remain independent in their own homes and community for as long as possible * referral to other community services

Ressources communautaires ConnexOntario ConnexOntario is available 24/7 to people of Ontario for mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services. Connect for Services MindBeacon Virtual mental health therapy clinic that provides guided CBT programs, live sessions and in-person sessions and assessments with licenced professionals. Connect for Services Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) RAAM clinics offer fast access to quality care for people living with alcohol and opioid-related addictions. Connect for Services What’s Up Walk-In Clinic Operating virtually, serve individuals up to 30 years of age and their families who live in the GTA. Free virtual mental health counselling. Connect for Services Grace Wins Our purpose is to alleviate the suffering of those who struggle with mental health challenges, enable them to overcome these challenges, realize their unique potential and live their lives to the fullest Connect for Services Chimo Youth & Family Services A voluntary program that provides a variety of supports and services to meet the mental health needs of children and youth ages 0-18 years in our communities. Connect for Services Catholic Family Services of Durham Our desire is to stand in solidarity with those experiencing difficulties and assist them in their healing journey through therapy Connect for Services Ontario Structure Psychotherapy (OSP) Adults with depression and anxiety-related conditions can access publicly-funded cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to help manage their conditions. Connect for Services