If you think you have Coronavirus (Covid-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further medical care.
 
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-self-assessment
 
If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately.  Advise them of your symptoms and travel history.

 

We are Looking for Individuals to be a Part of our new Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)

Enhancing the patient experience is about focusing on healthcare through the eyes of others.  This is an opportunity to make a difference. 

The PFAC member is a volunteer role that is advisory in nature.  The role of the council is to inform the Temagami Family Health Team initiatives, programs, services and policies.  PFAC members will provide the patient and family perspective and enhance principles of Patient and Family Centered Care, and are expected to be objective and balanced in their approach.

If you are interested in applying to become a member of our new Patient and Family Advisory Council, please call the office at (705) 569-3244 or drop by in person and ask for an application and a copy of the role description.

Applications are being received until May 17, 2019.
 
 
 

1 permanent full-time position

 
In Family Health Teams, family doctors work with other health care professionals such as nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists and pharmacists to see patients and to keep them healthy. Our Family Health Teams focus on preventing illness and promoting health.

The Great Northern and Temagami Family Health Teams (FHT) are seeking a full-time occupational therapist to work across both teams equally as a shared resource.  Our Occupational Therapist will offer assessments for patients with chronic conditions or disability around activities of daily living with a goal to assist them to optimize function and quality of life.
OT services will include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment of physical, cognitive, perceptual and environmental issues that may be contributing to a person’s safety or difficulty managing daily activities
• Development of person centred goals
• Recommendation of practical interventions to optimize safety and independence within their environments
• Neuro-cognitive and functional assessments related to dementia and memory deficit
• Chronic Pain Management

 
Interventions may include:

• Consultation regarding assistive devices, adaptations or mobility
• Education related to falls prevention and home safety
• Strategies to help self-manage chronic conditions and optimize health and well-being         

Related Considerations/Duties

• Models the values and philosophy of the FHTs
• Provides mentorship and additional skills training for co-workers and students where identified
• Maintains current knowledge of accepted operating policies and procedures
• Collects data as required for statistical/reporting purposes
• Provides timely and informative reports as directed and requested by the Executive Director and/or Physician Lead
• Participates in team building, program development, and improvement activities
• Participates in staff meetings
• Participates in established performance evaluation process and professional development goals
• Develops, updates and maintains education resources

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Outstanding problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Familiar with home assessments
• Familiar with cognitive testing and complex geriatric assessments
• Ability to take a collaborative patient history
• Has worked in a geriatric setting and understands related issues
• Understanding of community resources
• Knowledge and understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Exhibits an ability to be open and non-judgmental
• Ability to work within a team or independently
• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods/ practices with geriatric focus
• Prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical records
• Willingness to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the Great Northern and Temagami FHTs
• Other duties as required

Computer Skills

• Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management system (Telus Health PS Suite) is an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education/Specific Job Requirements:

• Completion of appropriate academic preparation (e.g. MSc.OT)
• Additional training or experience in chronic disease management and geriatrics is preferred
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and evidence of liability insurance
• Flexibility to work evenings, if required
• Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check

Priority will be given to applicants with experience in cognitive testing, geriatric and home assessments; in developing community linkages and relationships; and in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with a focus on adults or geriatrics.
Deadline: Please provide cover letter, resume and three references to Shirley Watchorn, Great Northern FHT, 240 Shepherdson Road, Unit 2, New Liskeard, Ontario P0J 1P0. 
Deadline to apply: November 24, 2017
E-mail:  swatchorn@greatnorthernfht.com
Fax:  (705) 628-2064
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full Time Permanent PharmacistPosition Summary                                                                                               
As a key member of the four Family Health Teams (Temagami, Great Northern, Englehart and Haileybury), and an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team, you will deliver pharmaceutical care in accordance with FHTs policies and professional practice standards. You will perform routine pharmaceutical duties, and ensure that the pharmaceutical needs of our patients are met.
 
The successful candidate may identify any of the four sites as their home base and will work under the direction of the Steering Committee and according to the annual work plan that will be developed and implemented.  The position will require the candidate to work remotely with travel to the various sites each week.
 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform patient medication reconciliation
  
• Consult with interdisciplinary team members and physicians
  
• Educate targeted patients
  
• Interprofessional education
  
• Individualized care planning
  
• Develop policies & procedures to improve medication use
  
• Operate pharmaceutical clinics
  
• Improve transitions of care, including increased communication between hospital & community pharmacists
  

Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized pharmacy education program and current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• 3 years of related experience in a community, hospital or primary care setting
• Exceptional understanding of current, evidence based and best practice pharmacy guidelines
• Excellent oral / written skills
• Strong clinical skills
• Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

   Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Familiar with pharmacy programs and drug information software
• Ability to perform Internet based literature searches on electronic databases

   Language Skills

• English required; French not required but would be an asset.

 

If interested please forward your resume by 4:00 p.m., December 1, 2017 to: Dianne Peplinski, Executive Director, Englehart & District Family Health Team, Box 1110, Englehart, Ontario P0J 1H0, email at DPeplinski@edhospital.on.ca Fax: 705-544-5224
 
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 
Many people feel a little sad when summer comes to an end and a long season of cold weather is approaching.  Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (otherwise known as SAD) is a type of depression that happens at certain times of the year, usually in the fall and winter.  The symptoms are pretty much the same other types of depression including less energy, irritability and loss of interest in things that once made you happy. 
 
If you’re feeling any of these symptoms already or they sound familiar from last year, there are a few things you can do to prevent SAD from getting worse and make yourself feel better.
 
Get Plenty of Exercise
Exercise not only helps to improve your physical health and reduce your risks for a number of chronic diseases, but it’s been shown to be a great mood booster. 


Try Light Therapy
This has been tested as an effective treatment for SAD because it tricks the body into thinking the days are longer and brighter than they really are.  It involves sitting under a special bright light for a certain amount of time each day.  You could ask your health care provider about this or just try to get as much sunlight as you can outdoors every day and keep your curtains and blinds open to let the light in.
 
Socialize Often
If you tend to make excuses for not going out in the fall and winter, you need to get yourself out of that habit. Keeping to yourself will only make you feel lonely and that’s what you’re trying to avoid so pick up the phone and call a friend or family member – make plans to go out for lunch and/or for a nice walk.
 
If you think you might suffer from seasonal depression and might be interested in light therapy, the Temagami FHT has a SAD light that is available free of charge for our rostered patients to use.  Just call the office to schedule a time. We also have a 24/7 fitness centre available at very low membership rates, i.e. $20 per month for an adult, $12 for a senior or $15 for students. 
 
The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team
is committed to keeping you as healthy as possible!

Did you know?

• Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men;
• One in eight men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime;
• Over 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected and treated in their earliest stages

 
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

• Difficulty urinating
• Urgent need to urinate
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Burning or pain when urinating
• Inability to urinate or difficulty starting or stopping urine flow
• Painful ejaculation
• Blood in the urine or semen

Risk Factors
While any man can develop prostate cancer, you may be at a high risk if you are…

• Over 50: Age is the strongest risk factor for prostate cancer. Your risk increases starting at age 50, and most cases are diagnosed in men over age 65. Depending on your risk, your health care provider may recommend that you think about testing at an earlier age – as young as 40.
• Have a family history of prostate cancer: Your risk is higher if a first-degree relative (father or brother) has had prostate cancer. Your risk increases with each additional first-degree relative who has the disease.
• African or Caribbean: Prostate cancer is more common among men in these ethnic groups. (Men of Asian descent have lower risk.)

Don’t Ignore Symptoms
The sooner symptoms are reported to your health care provider, the sooner testing to help diagnose and treat the problem can begin.  Symptoms may be caused by prostate cancer or by another health problem.
Symptoms are not always present especially in the early stages of prostate cancer.  If detected and treated in its earliest stages, the chances of survival are greatly increased.  Early detection is key! 
 
Preventative Health Care – the Easiest Way to Protect Your Future!