Who is the North Simcoe Ontario Health Team
The Government of Ontario passed legislation in April 2019 to facilitate the creation of Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). This represents a complete system transformation with the goal of delivering better, faster and more coordinated patient-centered care. The North Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NSOHT) is strengthening existing and building new partnerships to develop an integrated system that best serves the needs of our local community.
*The North Simcoe Ontario Health Team is supported by funding from the Government of Ontario.
Our Partners
CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre
“Creating a local comprehensive Primary Care System that is truly seamless will be a marvel.”
– Suzanne Marchand, Executive Director,
CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre
Wendat Community Programs
“Together with our partners, we are committed to strengthening our local system to enhance coordinated care for seniors with complex needs in our community. We will ensure they receive the best services and supports available, enabling them to live independently, safely and with dignity.”
– Andrea Abbott-Kokosin, Executive Director,
Wendat Community Programs
Georgian Bay General Hospital
“Working together to provide integrated care through the new Ontario Health Team model will be better for patients. By offering coordinated services across healthcare providers, we will better serve the needs of complex and frail elderly in the short term, and eventually improve care for our community as a whole”
– Matthew Lawson, President and CEO,
Georgian Bay General Hospital
North Simcoe Family Health Team
“We are committed to improving the client experience, by working together and trying new approaches to help our community.”
– Andrew Shantz, Executive Director,
North Simcoe Family Health Team
Independent Living Service Simcoe County
“Partnering to strengthen a seamless and integrated care system for our community is important to Independent Living Services Simcoe County. We are committed to working together to support independence and wellness for people of all ages and abilities.”
– Cheryl Wilson, Executive Director,
Independent Living Services Simcoe County
Hospice Huronia
“The privilege of caring for those in our community nearing the end of their lives helps us to celebrate life with dignity, care and compassion. We are proud to be a part of the North Simcoe Ontario Health Team as together, we strive to honour every person who requires exceptional healthcare.”
– Debbie Kesheshian, Executive Director,
Hospice Huronia
County of Simcoe
“The County of Simcoe, which is the regional provider of many health, emergency and social services, and the North Simcoe Ontario Health Team are working together to enhance integrated healthcare services for our communities. This partnership underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of residents and visitors in our region.”
– County of Simcoe
Our Goals
Improve the patient and caregiver experience.
Design care to improve health outcomes.
Create an integrated system that is efficient and sustainable.
Enhance communications across providers to allow seamless care while respecting patient confidentiality.
Connected Care
The Government of Ontario has created a comprehensive plan which will end hallway healthcare and modernize public and emergency health services, in an effort to meet the evolving needs of the community. This illustration shows the current healthcare model at the top, and the new local comprehensive Primary Care System at the bottom.
Latest News
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Land Acknowledgement
The North Simcoe OHT would like to acknowledge that the land on which we live, and work is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation. We would also like to acknowledge the enduring presence of the Indigenous Peoples of this region, specifically, the Chippewa TriCouncil First Nations comprised of the Beausoleil First Nation, the Chippewas of Rama, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. We also acknowledge the Moose Deer Point First Nation, the Wahta Mohawks, the Georgian Bay, and Moon River Métis Councils in this region. We acknowledge and respect these traditional lands and their Caretakers. It should be noted that the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on this territory over time.
