Category: HFHT News
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Funding Announcement: HFHT and GHHN PCN partners connecting 2,400 more people to team-based primary care in the Greater Hamilton Area
We are excited to announce, together with our Primary Care Network partners within the Greater Hamilton Health Network, we will be working to connect more people to team-based primary care in the L0R postal code area! As part of the province’s $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly funded family…
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A Tip on Mindful Walking to Manage Stress
During the walk, learn how mindfulness can reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being through a brief, guided practice led by a local healthcare provider. You will also receive a curated list of free mindfulness resources to explore on their own. In addition, the session will highlight other wellness groups and workshops offered by HFHT that…
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Five Tips to Manage Political Stress and Uncertainty
Political tension and uncertainty affect us all—whether it’s through the constant news cycle, community conversations, or social media scrolls. While we can’t control the headlines, we can control how we care for ourselves and others through it.
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“Common doesn’t mean normal”: get support for menopause and perimenopause
All people born with ovaries will experience menopause during their lifetime. And yet it’s often not talked about – leaving women and gender diverse patients to suffer in silence.
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Celebrating Pride Month: Affirming Care at HFHT
In honour of Pride, we’re highlighting two free programs: AFFIRM and our Gender-Affirming Care workshop. Both offerings reflect HFHT’s ongoing commitment to equity, accessibility, and patient-centred care.
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Understanding Pelvic Floor Health: You’re Not Alone!
Veronica Wong, Physiotherapist, shared four key takeaways about Pelvic Floor Health during Just Walk powered by Walk with a Doc at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Fuel Your Day on a Budget: Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
Seeking ways to make healthy eating more affordable? The Budget Friendly Cooking Workshop is a free, two-hour experience led by Registered Dietitians, designed to help you prepare nutritious, cost-effective meals while learning practical strategies to save on groceries, reduce food waste, and maximize your budget.
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Introducing: Our New Strategic Plan, 2025-2028
We are thrilled to share our new Strategic Plan! Leading the way to a healthier community through team-based primary health care – that’s our new vision. And we’re so excited to share this with you as we look towards the next three years, together. This new plan puts you – our patients, our providers, and…
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Four Benefits of Walking: Join our Just Walk Program!
On May 2, we kicked off our very first Just Walk event, powered by Walk with a Doc at Bayfront Park—a free, one-hour walking program designed to bring the community together while promoting better health.
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Hey Hamilton – Just Walk with us
Just Walk (powered by Walk with a Doc) – is an international organization that offers free walking programs in communities around the world led by local doctors, healthcare providers, or medical students. At the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT), we’ve just started a new chapter of Just Walk – and you’re invited to join us!…
