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Jan 3, 2012New Transition Facilitator offers Mental Health Support to Young Adults
Young adults whose eligibility for children’s mental health services has lapsed– but who still need continuing support – will soon have access to a new Transition Facilitator dedicated to helping clients identify the most appropriate services to support their evolving needs as they age.
 
Dec 8, 2011Better Health Project Improves Availability of Primary Care for Smiths Falls Residents
With the retirement of two physicians and the untimely death of a third all happening within a short time early this year, 5,000 Smiths Falls area residents were left without access to primary health care.  In response to this urgent community need, and with the guidance and financial support of the South East LHIN, the Rideau Community Health Services Centre introduced the Better Health Project (BHP) strategy.
 
Dec 7, 2011CPHC- Lanark, Leeds & Grenville presented with the prestigious Drucker award and 2011 Donner Canadian Foundation Award
CPCH - Lanark, Leeds and Grenville was thrilled to recieve the prestigious Peter F. Drucker Award for Non-Profit Management, and the 2011 Donner Canadian Foundation Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Services for Seniors.
 
Aug 18, 2011CPHC vying for another Donner Award
August 13, 2011- The Brockville-based CPHC has been nominated in the category of service for seniors for a prestigious Donner Canadian Foundation Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services.
 
Jun 28, 2011Integrated Provincial Falls Prevention Project- Communiqué
The Integrated Provincial Falls Prevention Project was initiated in November 2010 as a LHIN priority project.
 
Jun 28, 2011Ontario Diabetes Strategy – Newsletter
This spring has seen a number of exciting and significant changes at the Ontario Diabetes Strategy
 
May 5, 2011Scenario to consider closing Surgical Services at Brockville General or Perth Smiths Falls Hospitals is off the table- Click here to learn more
 
Mar 15, 2011Important correspondence from Paul Huras and Georgina Thompson
Paul Huras and Georgina Thompson explain the Community Engagement process for the Clinical Services Roadmap.
 
Dec 6, 2010Avis important concernant les renseignements personnels sur
Le ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée (MSSLD) travaille de concert avec les fournisseurs de soins de l’Ontario afin de construire un système donnant aux fournisseurs de soins un meilleur accès aux renseignements personnels sur votre santé, y compris vos résultats aux analyses de laboratoire.
 
Dec 6, 2010An Important Notice Regarding Your Personal Health
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is working with Ontario’s health care providers to build a system in which your health care provider will have improved access to your personal health information including your laboratory test results.
 
Dec 3, 2010L’Ontario modifie la couverture offerte par l’Assurance-santé pour les bilans de vitamine D
 L’Ontario suit le conseil des experts et financera uniquement les bilans de vitamine D des patients pour lesquels les données médicales montrent un besoin. 
 
Dec 3, 2010Ontario Changing OHIP Coverage For Vitamin D Testing
Ontario is following the advice of experts and will be funding vitamin D testing for patients where medical evidence indicates that there is a need.
 
Nov 5, 2010Health Care Options Letter from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Over the last seven years, our government has made major strides when it comes to improving access to health care.
 
Nov 5, 2010Lettre du Ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée, options de soins de santé.
Au cours des sept dernières années, notre gouvernement a fait de grands progrès quant à l’amélioration de l'accès aux soins de santé.
 
Oct 20, 2010LHINfo Minute Tackling Waiting Lists for Long Term Care Homes
Although waiting lists for elderly residents applying for space in a Long Term Care Home can sometimes appear – at a glance -- to be unusually long, there are several important factors to consider.
 
Sep 14, 2010Media Advisory
 At the September 27th meeting in Perth the Board will be considering a motion to amend Bylaw #1 and #2. (Exact location of Board meeting to be determined and announced week of September 20th)
 
Aug 31, 2010LHINC–IN A Message from Executive Director, Mario Tino
I am pleased to share with you the first issue of LHINC-IN, a newsletter that provides an update on the major activities and projects at the LHIN Collaborative (LHINC).
 
Aug 31, 2010Partenariat des RLISS – RESTEZ BRANCHÉ Message de Mario Tino, directeur général
Il me fait plaisir de vous envoyer le premier numéro du Partenariat des RLISS – RESTEZ BRANCHÉ – un bulletin donnant des nouvelles sur les activités et projets principaux du Partenariat des RLISS.
 
Aug 6, 2010LHINfo Minute Improving Access to Rehabilitation Services
Whether due to accident, stroke or other medical conditions, lengthy confinement to a bed can cause severe problems with muscle deterioration and diminished motor skills. The South East LHIN and health care providers are working together to improve access to a range of rehabilitation services to help patients, literally, get back on their feet. 
 
Jul 6, 2010LHINfo Minute Keeping Down Wait Times Across the South East Region
In its continuing efforts to reduce surgical wait times, the South East LHIN has taken giant steps to ensure patients across its region get the fastest possible access to the care they need. 
 
Jul 5, 2010June eHealth Newsletter
Check out the June 2010 eHealth Newsletter to learn more about the Ontario LHIN Privacy Project (OLPP), and the Assessment Project Forum held on June 23rd in Kingston. Please direct any feedback to Bruce.Waltham@LHINS.ON.CA
 
Jun 29, 2010Assessment Project Forum
On June 23 the South East LHIN in conjunction with Community Care Information Management (CCIM) held an Assessment Project Forum which included an overview of all CCIM assessment projects, as well as the implementation approach for InterRAI CHA
 
Jun 14, 2010Elder Abuse Awareness Month
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month!  Please help educate your peers and clients on the rights of Seniors to live free of Abuse!Click the link to view three Public Service Announcement videos (30 seconds long) on Physical, Verbal, and Financial Abuse.  Also links to important information related to financial support and assistance for clients or family as financial abuse is the most common form experienced by seniors. 
 
Jun 14, 2010Elder Abuse Awareness Month News Release
June marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month and the Prevention of Elder Abuse Network (PEAN) wants you to be aware of what to look for and how to respond to suspected abuse.  Elder abuse is often defined as any action, or inaction, that harms a senioror jeopardizes his or her health or welfare, and can take the form of financial, psychological or physical abuse, or neglect. 
 
Jun 14, 2010PEAN Annual General Meeting
Hastings & Prince Edward Prevention of Elder Abuse Network (PEAN) Annual General Meeting Education. 
 
Jun 10, 2010Nurses in Public Health in Ontario, Fact Sheet
 Nurses in Public Health in Ontario, Fact Sheet. For additional information please visit www.nhsru.com
 
Jun 9, 2010First National Research Forum for Military and Veteran Health
Announcing the first national research forum for military and Veteran health  On November 16 and 17, 2010, The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and Queen’s University are hosting a Forum in which over 250 stakeholders will gather to build
 
Jun 3, 2010LHINfo Minute (SMILE) Program
Seniors Managing Independent Living Easily (SMILE)Enabling seniors to live independently at home through the SMILE program not only enhances their lifestyle and well-being, it costs – on average – one-tenth of what it would take to maintain them in a Long Term Care home.Quote"The South East Local Health Integration Network provides a voice to residents in how health care is delivered in our community. The Network serves to improve care, reduce wait times and provide better access to available services."– Hon. John Garretsen, MPP, Kingston and the Islands, Minister of the Environment  
 
May 14, 2010Providence Care Satisfaction Levels above provincial average
Providence Care has received patient and family satisfaction ratings that rank well above the provincial average for the overall quality of care and services, and in several cases they have set new high performance benchmarks. 
 
May 12, 2010IPC 2009 Annual Report - A Time for Innovation
The Commissioner outlines innovative approaches required to meet privacy and access issues, including: embedding privacy into the Smart Grid, a new framework for abandoned health records and the proactive disclosure of government-held information – or “Access by Design”.
 
Apr 27, 2010Stronger Together Conference - June 17, 2010 - Toronto
On Thursday June 17, 2010, health human resource practitioners from across Ontario will come together to discuss various topics. Special guests include Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long Term Care and Dr. Joshua Tepper, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Human Resources Strategy for the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
 
Apr 13, 2010e-Health Outreach - March 2010
 Welcome to Outreach, the South East eHealth newsletter. We aim to ensure effective delivery of updates as they pertain to you on a regular basis. We encourage you to contact us with any questions.
 
Apr 5, 2010Ontario Hip Fracture Care: Removing Access Barriers to Return People Home
This report provides recommendations for necessary solutions to removing access barriers to timely surgery and access into rehabilitation for hip fracture patients. As well, the report provides an overview of the presentations, and highlights from the group session activities and discussions. This report is being shared with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, LHINs, Orthopaedic Expert Panel and health care leaders from across the province to support current and future planning to remove access barriers in hip fracture care . Please forward any questions to Janet McMullan, Project lead, Hip Fracture Initiative at janet.mcmullan@sunnybrook.ca or by phone at 416-967-8500, X5537.
 
Mar 25, 2010Ontario Diabetes Strategy - Newsletter - Issue # 4 - March 2010
The latest version of the Ontario Diabetes Strategy Newsletter.
 
Mar 25, 2010Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2001 (LTCHA) - Proclamation Scheduled
The L TCHA is the cornerstone of the government's strategy to improve and strengthen care for residents in Ontario's long-term care (LTC) homes. Once proclaimed into force, it would serve as the single legislative authority for safeguarding resident rights, improving quality of care and strengthening the accountability of LTC homes. 
 
Mar 5, 2010e-Health Outreach - February 2010
E-health newsletter from the South East LHIN. Get more info on important upcoming events and more...
 
Mar 1, 2010Reverse Trade Show - Ministry of Government Services
The Reverse Trade Show will provide suppliers in the Eastern regional business community with an opportunity to meet procurement staff from a wide range of organizations – Ontario government ministries, agencies, universities, colleges, municipalities, hospitals and school boards. The Reverse Trade show will provide a convenient access to information about government procurement. We would be pleased to have procurement representatives from South East Local Health Integrated Network and member institutions attend and staff a booth at this no charge event. The enclosed MERX electronic invitation(s) and Supply Ontario Q&A document will provide further information. The agenda will include a How to do Business with the Ontario Government seminar from 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m., a roundtable limited seating Vendor Forum hosted by senior officials of the Ministry of Government Services from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the Reverse Trade Show from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
 
Feb 24, 2010KGH & HDH Cardiac Event - Songs From the Heart
On Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Grand Theatre this event is a fundraiser for the Cardiac Program at KGH and HDH, will star the popular East Coast musical group The Barra Macneils and will feature Cliff Edwards (from The Bells), The Wilkins, David Hurley, and a wonderful local jazz group called Blazz. KGH / HDH have been fortunate to have all of the costs of the event covered by JE Agnew Foods (Tim Horton’s), Kim Treleaven (Royal Lepage), the Four Points Sheraton and Corus Entertainment. Proceeds from ticket sales will therefore go directly to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation for the KGH/HDH Cardiac Program.
 
Feb 18, 2010Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement Communique 5
This communiqué is the fifth in a series distributed to Ontario long-term care homes (LTCHs) regarding the development of the long-term care home service accountability agreement (L-SAA). 
 
Feb 4, 2010Long-Term Care Home System Funding Review Communiqué
This new publication is issued by the Long-Term Care Homes System Funding Review Steering Committee and will be published on a regular basis to inform LTCH stakeholders of its ongoing activities.The last 12 months has seen many exciting developments in the long-term care home sector. In addition to developing regulations under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, the Ministry began work on the Long-Term Care Homes System Funding Review (LTCHSFR). The LTCHSFR’s purpose is to address historical issues in funding and financial management and to define optimal solutions both for the short and medium to long-term.
 
Jan 28, 2010OHCA & OCSA Announce New Web Resource
Toronto (January 27, 2010) The Ontario Home Care Association (OHCA) and the Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new web resource for home health care, which will support new graduate nurses in their practice of home care nursing. 
 
Jan 19, 2010Canadians Opinions on Health Research
Canada Speaks! 2010 demonstrates Canadians’ on-going commitment to Go for Gold in health and medical research and their desire to emerge from the middle of the pack even in the face of an economic recession.
 
Jan 19, 2010Primary Care Stroke Update: What's New in Evidence-Based Practice
Registration Brochure for the upcoming half day CME workshop being held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre, Kingston, from 12:00pm-4:30pm with lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm.  This workshop is intended for Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.  The program will provide the latest evidence in stroke prevention and care as it applies to practice in primary care and more specifically in relation to the topics of: 1) Management of a TIA Patient According to their Risk ProfileDr Grant Stotts, Stroke Neurologist, University of Ottawa Hospital, Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa2) Atrial Fibrillation:  New Data and its Relevance to Stroke  Dr. Stephen La Haye Cardiologist, Kingston General Hospital, Medical Director of Cardiac Rehab Centre, Hotel  Dieu  Hospital, Kingston3) New Primary Care Stroke Prevention and Care Programs  Dr. Kathryn Lockington, Maple Family Health Team Kingston General HospitalMarsha Stephen, Executive Director, Country Roads Community CentreJenny Kittner RN, Maple Family Health Team, Kingston4) Extending the tPA Time Window from 3-4.5 hours:  Implications for PracticeDr. Al Jin, Stroke Neurologist, Kingston General Hospital, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine (Neurology), Queen’s University5) Vascular Cognitive Impairment after StrokeDr. Benjamin Lam, Clinical Associate and Research Fellow, Neuroscience Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, TorontoThere is NO fee to attend but registration IS essential.  Please ensure registration forms are completed either online at  http://www.strokestrategyseo.ca/profedcalendar OR faxed back to Charlette Campbell, Administrative Assistant at fax # 613-548-2454, email campbelc@kgh.kari.net no later than Monday, March 17, 2010. 
 
Jan 19, 2010Designing Fitness Programs for Stroke Survivors in Rehabilitation and Community Settings
Registration Brochure and call for Posters for the upcoming workshop - Being held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre, Kingston. This workshop has been designed specifically for rehab therapists and certified fitness professional interested in designing fitness programs for stroke survivors in rehabilitation and community settings. There is NO fee to attend but registration IS essential.  Please ensure registration forms are completed either online at http://www.strokestrategyseo.ca/profedcalendar OR faxed back to Charlette Campbell, Administrative Assistant at fax# 613-548-2454, email campbelc@kgh.kari.netno later than Monday, March 1, 2010. Do you have a display or poster that you would like to exhibit at the workshop?  If so, please contact Sue Saulnier at saulnies@kgh.kari.net 
 
Jan 19, 2010Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Quadrant Software Webinar Launch
The Community Care Information Management (CCIM) program’s HRIS project team has launched   a new HRIS Quadrant Software Webinar for Community Mental Health and Addictions (CMH&A) and Community Support Services (CSS) organizations across the province.
 
Jan 13, 2010Ontario Best Practice - Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections in All Health Care Settings
The CICN is pleased to share with you the Ontario Best Practice document entitled Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections In All Health Care Settings.
 
Jan 6, 2010Ontario Diabetes Strategy Newsletter - Dec 09
The third in a series of ongoing communications regarding the Ontario Diabetes Strategy.
 
Dec 21, 2009e-Health Outreach - December Issue
E-health newsletter from the South East LHIN. Get more info on important upcoming events and more...
 
Dec 21, 2009Call for proposals: Aging at home
The Aging at Home Strategy is a $700 million investment by the provincial government to create an integrated, continuum of community-based services for seniors and their caregivers that will enable seniors to live more independently and safely in their own homes for as long as possible.
 
Nov 23, 20092nd Primary Care Health Forum
Jan. 25, 2010 - Laying the Foundation: Strengthening Primary Health Care Across the Region, Ambassador Hotel, Kingston
 
Nov 22, 2009New Kingston home to offer state-of-the-art services to residents
OLTCA Morning Report - Stakeholders gather to celebrate first steps in development of Arbour Heights
 
Nov 13, 2009Making Connections - E-Health Day in South East
Registration deadline is Nov. 16th for regional event to educate and update health service providers about the regional e-health plan.
 
Nov 13, 2009Regional Update #15
Move of KGH's supply chain to 3SO a success - Providence Care will be the next to transfer...
 
Nov 3, 2009Outreach - November issue
E-health newsletter from the South East LHIN. Get more info on important upcoming events and more...
 
Oct 20, 2009Making Connections - eHealth day in South East LHIN
Tentative agenda for Making Connections event, aimed at updating health service providers about eHealth plans in the region. Begins at 9 am, Nov. 26. RSVP by Nov. 16.
 
Oct 1, 2009Speaking Notes: Oct. 1 Town Hall in Brockville on Mental Health Services
Paul Huras presentation at OPSEU-organized town hall, Oct. 1., 7:30 pm, Brockville Royal Canadian Legion
 
Sep 28, 2009Regional Update: Success in first transition to 3S0 (shared supply chain)
KGH’s supply chain has been successfully transferred to 3SO on Monday September 21st following months of planning and preparation by staff at KGH and 3SO.
 
Sep 23, 2009OUTREACH - South East LHIN eHealth Newsletter
September 2009 -- Enjoy our first edition of Outreach and catch up on the eHealth activities underway in the South East LHIN.
 
Aug 25, 2009Metis Nation of Ontario working with Providence, Queen's
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is renewing its landmark agreement with Queen's University and Providence Care, which specializes in mental health...
 
Aug 20, 2009Health Work Environments Grant Program
Sept. 18 is deadline for Innovation Fund grant program for projects to prevent workplace violence and improve worker safety.
 
Jul 30, 2009CHQI Newsletter features PSFDH and SE CCAC success
  The Flo Collaborative Spread Strategy Newsletter featuring partnership profile of Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital and South East CCAC.
 
May 14, 2009Engaging with impact
 Engaging with impact:Targets and indicators for successful community engagement by Ontario’s Local Health Integration NetworksA citizens’ report from Kingston, Richmond Hill and Thunder Bay
 
Feb 20, 2009Health services must reflect economic realities
 Intelligencer: Health care services must reflect economicrealities Over the course of the past few weeks, hundreds of people have turned up at public meetings to deliver a strongmessage they are passionate about the quality of local hospital services. The debate has been an emotional one incommunities such as Bancroft, Picton and Trenton.
 
Feb 18, 2009Letter to Editor, Belleville Intelligencer
South East working to improve access for ALC patients --We would like to respond to the editorial in the Feb. 18 edition of the Belleville Intelligencer Too many hands blurring health ministry’s message. The piece refers to the suspension of the 1A crisis designation process – also known as priority access days. This process was originally designed to give people in
 
Feb 13, 2009New connections improve access to care
 Project initiated in the South East helping thousands across the province - Two new tools were added to the provincial medicine cabinet on Feb. 12 as a one-of-a-kind program to link people with medical resources in their area and a registry that will help match patients with family physicians was rolled out
 
Feb 13, 2009Care Connect Launch audio file and photos
 Listen to the audio file from the Health Care Options and Care Connect launch (14:02) http://www.vvcnetwork.ca/moh/20090212/audio.html
 
Dec 30, 2008New Year Message from SE LHIN
 2008 was a building year for the South East LHIN -- The South East LHIN has tended to many seedlings that have flourished throughout the past year ...
 
Dec 17, 2008Regional Critical Care Update
Building a regional critical care system in the South East When we look at population projections for the future and the type of hospitalization that will likely result, we know that the current system of critical care resources (also known as intensive or enhanced care) will not be sufficient to meet growing demands for care, says Ontario’s Critical Care and Trauma Lead Dr. Bernard Lawless.
 
Oct 22, 2008Health-Based Allocation Model Advisory Committee - Communiqué
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, in conjunction with Ontario's Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), are pleased to announce the formation of the Health-Based Allocation Model (HBAM) Advisory Committee.
 
Sep 19, 2008Chair Georgina Thompson Speaks at MHSN AGM
Georgina Thompson, Chair - South East Local Health Integration NetworkPresentation to Mental Health Support Network – Hastings & Prince Edward Annual General Meeting 
 
Jul 22, 2008Regional Infection Control Network - Summer 2008 Newsletter
The Regional Infection Control (RICN)’s New LookWelcome to the new look for the Regional Infection Control Network (RICN) newsletter ‘FOCUS on Infection Preventionand Control’. With this edition of FOCUS on Infection Prevention and Control you will begin to see changes in this publication andother ways the RICNs communicate.
 
Jul 22, 2008South Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network - FYI Issue
Monthly News from the South Eastern Ontario Infection Control NetworkIn this issue :Mandatory Reporting of 8 Patient Safety IndicatorsThe C. diff-tionary Education Opportunity“Share the Message not the Microbe”Webber Training Schedule 
 
May 29, 2008LHIN e-Health Leads Council Newsletter
WELCOME to our second issue of LHIN e-Health Council News.
 
May 26, 2008Wait Times Presentation - Dr. Allan Hudson - May 08
Dr. Hudson visited the South East Local Health Integration Network in order to present an updated presentation on the Wait Times for the Province and the SE LHIN.   Please click here to view the presentation.
 
Apr 15, 2008The Wait Time Strategy Review of Activities January-March 2008
The Wait Time Strategy is continuing to increase its efforts to improve access to, and reduce wait times for, a broad range of healthcare services for all Ontarians.
 
Apr 10, 2008What to Expect When Moving Into Long Term Care
The latest edition in OLTCA's on-line consumer education series, a series intended to assist consumers in answering common questions around long term care.
 
Apr 9, 2008The Wait Time Strategy Review of Activities
The Wait Time Strategy is continuing to increase its efforts to improve access to, and reduce wait times for, a broad range of healthcare services for all Ontarians.
 
Mar 6, 2008Ministry / LHIN Effectiveness Review - Going Forward
Communiqué   Ministry LHIN Effectiveness Review – Going Forward With the establishment of Local Health Integration Networks, Ontario’s health care transformation is unique in Canada.  From the beginning, it was positioned as an evolutionary process characterized by learning, adjusting and fine
 
Jul 25, 2007LHIN gives tips on how to find a doctor
July 25, 2007 LHIN gives tips on how to find a doctor Belleville Intelligencer By Barry Ellsworth Local News Paul Huras has some tips for people trying to find a family physician. The chief executive officer of the local health
 
Jul 20, 2007Diabetes cases outstrip local population growth
Belleville Intelligenger Diabetes cases outstrip local population growth By Barry Ellsworth Friday, July 20, 2007 Cases of diabetes have outstripped the population growth in southeastern Ontario, says a new report by Toronto's Institute of Clinical Evaluation Sciencs. Between 1996 and
 
Jul 19, 2007Alarming rise in diabetes;
July 19 Alarming rise in diabetes New numbers prompt urgent call for action Brockville Recorder and Times By Nick Gardiner An "alarming" provincial report showing a sharp increase in diabetes among adults in southeastern Ontario is a call for government
 
Call for Proposals - Aging at Home
 
Family Health Care Forum, organized by Queen's Retirees
Family Health Care: Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population? - 7:30 pm, Oct. 7th, Kingston City Hall