The Board of Directors and the CEO of the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Aguanno as Lead Physician, effective Monday, October 5th, 2026.
As a prominent Family Health Team in Ontario, the HFHT plays a vital role with the Greater Hamilton Health Network (GHHN) Primary Care Network, and the region’s evolving primary care landscape. In this expanded leadership position, Jason reports directly to the Board of Directors and will partner closely with Chief Executive Officer Gloria Jordan to steer the organization’s primary care transformation and advance population-focused service delivery.
Dr. Aguanno has served the Hamilton community for over two decades and has been part of the HFHT since its inception. A widely respected clinician and leader, he most recently served as Medical Director of the Escarpment Health Centre, where he spearheaded the co-location of seven practices into an integrated Health Home model. He led Unattached Patient Clinic initiatives and was successful in attaching patients into the newly co-located practice for longitudinal care.
His leadership background also includes nine years as Lead Physician of the Hamilton Escarpment Family Health Organization (FHO), two tenures as HFHT Associate Lead Physician, and continuous service as an Assistant Clinical Professor in McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Aguanno into this vital leadership position. His proven track record in establishing co-located family practice teams, his commitment to physician engagement, and his dedication to patient attachment will provide clear, strategic direction as we advance patient attachment to family medicine and health homes across Greater Hamilton.”
“At a time of profound transformation in primary health care, having a collaborative, trusted clinical partner is essential. Jason’s deep operational insight into family practice, his focus on meaningful engagement, and his passion for team-based interprofessional care will be tremendous assets to our organization, our partners, and the community we serve.”
Dr. Aguanno will contribute towards primary care transformation and attachment across local communities.
Please join the HFHT leadership and staff of the Hamilton Family Health Team in welcoming Jason to his new role!