Category: HFHT News
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National Hospice Palliative Care Week is May 3-9, 2026
National Hospice Palliative Care Week is a time to celebrate and highlight the incredible work being done to provide quality palliative care across the country. This year’s theme, “Palliative Care Everywhere”, reminds us to work together for better access to quality hospice palliative care, for every community, in every setting. The first full week of…
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Demystifying death, dying and bereavement with a Palliative Care Clinical Coach
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. Please introduce yourself. My name is Mary Cochrane, and I’m a Palliative Care Clinical Coach. What is a Palliative Care Clinical Coach? I assist the Ontario Palliative Care Network (OPCN),…
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Celebrating Mental Health Week – May 4-10, 2026
Mental Health Week, May 4-10, 2026, highlights the critical need for social connection to combat loneliness and improve mental well-being, through tools, community activities and activities in schools and workplaces to spark connections. This year’s theme is “Come Together, Canada: Stronger connections, better mental health”. A Mental Health Counselor in primary care is an integral…
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Non-judgemental, equitable care with a Mental Health Counsellor
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. Please introduce yourself. My name is Carolina Silva and I’m a Mental Health Counsellor. What is a Mental Health Counsellor? Mental Health Counsellors provide client-centered mental health assessment, counselling, and…
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Celebrating International Day of the Midwife – May 5, 2026
International Day of the Midwife, held annually on May 5, is meant to bring global attention to the profession, encouraging healthcare systems around the world to embed midwives in their care teams. This year’s theme is “One Million More Midwives”, which is the estimated workforce needed globally to meet essential health needs. Behind that number…
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24/7, relationship-based care with a Registered Midwife
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. Please introduce yourself. My name is Claire Ramlogan-Salanga, and I’m a Registered Midwife with over a decade of experience providing sexual and reproductive health care. I work as part of…
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Meet Dr. Mustafa Warsi: Disaster psychiatry and the power of people
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. For Dr. Mustafa Warsi, the heart of psychiatry has always been rooted in connection and hope. “I look beyond the news and see the human aspect of how people come…
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Meet Dr. Heather McCarrel: Practicing medicine from ringside to bedside
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. Dr. Heather McCarrel has always enjoyed doing a little bit of everything. “As a kid, I’d always say ‘I’m bored’,” she says. “I’d go from wanting to be an astronaut,…
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Meet Sharon Tanyi, Clinical Receptionist
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. Please introduce yourself. My name is Sharon Tanyi and I’m a Clinical Receptionist. What is the role of a Clinical Receptionist? A Clinical Receptionist is the first point of contact…
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Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day!
Administrative Professionals Day is an opportunity to recognize the incredible individuals who keep our organization running smoothly every single day. At the Hamilton Family Health Team, our administrative professionals are often the first point of contact for patients, families, and community partners, setting the tone with compassion, professionalism, and care. Behind the scenes, they are…