Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team

We are a collaboration of hospitals, doctors, community health centers, social services and more, working together to create a more connected healthcare system. We’re here to make sure that everyone has access to the care they deserve. Learn more: midwesttorontooht.ca

We’re growing team-based primary care in Mid-West Toronto. Current openings: 🩺 Nurse Practitioner 🩺 Registered Nurse 🩺 Physician 🩺 Primary Care Attachment Liaison 🩺 Chiropodist Learn more and apply today: midwesttorontooht.ca/ipct-jobs

Our #OHT, along with @MidWestTO_OHT, joined @CentrefrancoT yesterday to announce the expansion of primary care in partnership with @fhc_chc. We are proud to be supporting this important work of helping our communities access primary care and other supports.

The Government of Ontario has set a clear objective: ensuring that every Ontarian has access to primary care. Thanks @MidWestTO_OHT and NYTHP for ensuring this is also a reality for Francophones.

🏥 Le @CentrefrancoT annonce l’expansion de sa clinique de soins primaires, rendue possible grâce à un investissement du gouvernement de l’Ontario. ➡️ D’ici l’été 2026, 2 300 patient·es auront accès à des soins publics, coordonnés et culturellement adaptés, en français, à Toronto. Cette annonce officielle, tenue ce matin à Toronto, s’inscrit dans une vision claire : 🤝 améliorer l’accès équitable aux soins 💙 renforcer la continuité et la prévention 🌍 mieux répondre aux besoins des communautés francophones et des populations mal desservies 🔗 Communiqué de presse – à lire ici : tinyurl.com/2wt2ans9 🙏 Merci à l’ensemble des partenaires, des équipes et des acteur·trices du réseau qui contribuent chaque jour à faire avancer l’accès aux soins de santé en français en Ontario. ---------------------------------------------------------- #SoinsPrimaires #SantéEnFrançais #AccèsAuxSoins #Francophonie #SantéCommunautaire #Ontario #Leadership #ImpactSocial @EstelleDuchon @AissaNauthoo

It's never too late to prioritize your cervical screening. If you’re overdue for a screening and unsure how to navigate, Open Door can help you find a provider and book an appointment. 🩺✨ Reach out to info.opendoor@accessalliance.ca Learn more: cancercareontario.ca/cervical

HPV is very common and often clears up on its own. However, when it lingers, it can lead to cervical cancer over time. Regular screening helps monitor these changes so you can get care early if you need it. Knowledge is power! 🩺💡 Visit: cancercareontario.ca/cervical

HPV testing is replacing the Pap smear as the main way to screen for cervical cancer in Ontario. This applies if you’re 25+, have ever had sexual contact, and are a woman, Two-Spirit, transmasculine, or nonbinary person with a cervix. Learn more: cancercareontario.ca/cervical

Frostbite can happen quickly in cold weather. Know the signs. Remember COLD: • Cold skin • Overexposure • Loss of sensation • Discolouration If you notice these signs, get warm and seek medical care if needed.

Regular cervical screening can find early signs of cervical cancer before any symptoms appear. It’s one of the most effective ways to stay ahead of your health. If you’re overdue for a test, reach out to your doctor or nurse practitioner. Learn more at cancercareontario.ca/cervical

Navigating health services can be confusing. Our Open Door team brings support to your neighbourhood. 🚪 Stop by for blood pressure checks, mental health resources, or help accessing care. Open Door is a MWT-OHT initiative led by @AccessAlliance. 📍 Schedule

Cold weather, gatherings, and seasonal illness can all impact respiratory health. This holiday season, we're sharing practical respiratory resources to help patients and caregivers stay informed. Explore tools, tips and supports here midwesttorontooht.ca/patient-respir…

Open Door brings health services directly into the community. Visit pop-up clinics for: • Free blood pressure checks • Help finding a family doctor • Reliable info on vaccines, cancer screening, and more No health card or appointment needed. midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Getting checked can help find lung cancer early, when treatment has a better chance of working. 👉 Talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner OR 👉 Visit ontariohealth.ca/lung to learn more and find a location near you

It’s National Addictions Awareness Week. Everyone deserves barrier-free support. In Your Corner is a 24/7 navigation line connecting people to mental-health and substance-use services across Mid-West Toronto. 📞 24/7 support: 416-934-8102 🌐 midwesttorontooht.ca/in-your-corner

We’re growing team-based primary care in Mid-West Toronto. Current openings: 🩺 Nurse Practitioner 🩺 Registered Nurse 🩺 Community Health Physician Learn more and apply today: midwesttorontooht.ca/ipct-jobs

This November, during Men’s Health Awareness Month, take ten minutes for yourself. Talk to your primary care provider about: • Routine blood work • FIT test for colorectal cancer (50–74) • Whether prostate screening is right for you Your health matters. Make time for it.

Open Door brings health services directly into the community. Visit pop-up clinics for: • Free blood pressure checks • Help finding a family doctor • Reliable info on vaccines, cancer screening, and more No health card or appointment needed. midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

Health literacy means having the information, confidence, and support to make decisions about your health. At Open Door pop-ups, community members can ask questions, learn about local supports, and get help navigating the health system. Learn more at midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

Regular breast cancer screening saves lives. Finding cancer early can mean: ✔ Lower risk of dying from breast cancer ✔ More effective treatment ✔ Fewer or easier treatments Learn more at cancercareontario.ca/breast In Toronto? Email info.opendoor@accessalliance for more info.

If you’re at higher risk for breast cancer, you may qualify for the High Risk Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). Learn more at cancercareontario.ca/breast Based in Toronto and looking for more info? Email info.opendoor@accessalliance.ca. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth