Explore financial aid programs for #diabetes care like eye care services, prescription drugs, blood testing strips and flash glucose monitors. Check if you are eligible to access supports for a healthier life. ontario.ca/page/preventin… #diabetesMonth

November 27 is National #PhysicianAssistantDay. Join us in celebrating the PAs who make a positive impact on Ontario’s #HealthCare system. PAs are an important part of a care team, helping to decrease wait times and improve patient access in high need areas.

Ontario is investing an additional $30 million to expand pediatric health services in Hamilton region and connect children and youth to more convenient and high-quality care closer to home. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

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[1//2] Tomorrow is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. As a community, we stand against all forms of violence and together we will raise our voices. For all students, remember, help is available.

Ontario is providing healthcare options across the province, including services for Indigenous communities. Learn more about traditional healing programs, mental health counselling and other services: ontario.ca/page/aborigina… @IndigenousON @ONThealth

Ontario is investing more than $300 million over three years to help thousands of people launch careers as personal support workers in long-term care homes and in the home and community care sector. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

@kenneth_venne Hi Kenneth. For help finding a physician, you can use Health Care Connect: ontario.ca/healthcareconn… To speak with a registered nurse, you may wish to consider using Health 811: health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/h…

Before your health card expires, check to see if you’re eligible to book a virtual renewal appointment! Available to health card holders who: •Have a permanent photo & signature exemption, or •are 18+ & do not require a new photo & signature Visit Ontario.ca/VirtualAppoint…

Bullying should not be part of growing up. Children who are victimized or bully other children are at risk of developing emotional, behavioural, and relationship problems. Do your part to help stop bullying: ontario.ca/StopBullying #bullyingawarenessweek #BAPW

It’s #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek. If you or someone you know needs support, Ontario offers several options for free, confidential help with #MentalHealth and addiction concerns. Find services in your community: ontario.ca/page/mental-he…

ICYMI, last week we featured testimonials from current and recent nurse practitioner students. From the desire to bridge patient #HealthCare gaps to enhancing clinical skills and championing evidence-based practices, learn more about their path to becoming a #NursePractitioner.

Ontario is making it faster and easier for people to connect to primary care, especially in northern and rural areas, by adding more seats for students to become nurse practitioners. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. AMR happens when bacteria, viruses, and parasites have changed so much over time that they no longer respond to medicines. This makes some infections more difficult to treat. Learn more: who.int/campaigns/worl… #WAAW

The Ontario government is investing $15 million this year to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness in the City of Toronto to connect to primary #HealthCare, #MentalHealth and other supports they need. Learn more about this investment: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

💡 Taylee envisions the #NursePractitioner role as a catalyst for change: "The ever-changing scope brings forth the potential for evolution in #HealthCare." #NPWeek

🏥 Through the PHCNP program, Taylee emphasizes the "integration of preventative and health promotion strategies," highlighting its impact on community health. #NPWeek

📘 Taylee is diving deep into the program, learning to "provide quality and autonomous care to patients," a reflection of the program's robust training. #NPWeek

Meet Taylee, a #NursePractitioner in training at @WesternU’s MN-PHCNP program, carving out her role in the future of #HealthCare. 👩‍⚕️ "This program is about expanding our competencies and stepping confidently into research," she shares.

November 17 is #WorldPrematurityDay. In Canada every year, around 30,000 babies are born prematurely. If you are expecting, seek medical attention immediately if you suspect #PretermLabour. Know the signs: aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?conten…

🩺 Noa is preparing to deliver superior care by embracing both tech and the timeless principles of nursing. Celebrate Noa's commitment to advancing the nursing practice and enhancing patient-provider connections as a future #NursePractitioner. 🎉 #NPWeek

💻 Despite the rise of technology, Noa understands the irreplaceable value of patient-focused care. 🤝 "With our extended practice scope and a nursing perspective, we provide exceptional care, reconnecting with clients at every stage of life." #PatientCare #NPWeek

🎓 Meet Noa, a MN/PHCNP program student at @TorontoMet, who sees the Primary Healthcare #NursePractitioner role as vital in today's tech-driven landscape. 🌉 "As an NP-PHC, I aim to bridge the gap for patients feeling disconnected in a tech-heavy #HealthCare system." #NPWeek

Vaccinations continue to be the best way to protect against the #flu. It is safe to receive the flu and #COVID19 shots at the same time. To learn how to get a flu shot, call your health care provider, participating pharmacy or local public health unit. ontario.ca/page/flu-facts…

November 16 is #WorldwidePressureInjuryPreventionDay. Pressure injuries, also known as bed sores, often occur in bony areas when skin is pressed against a surface for a prolonged period. Help stop pressure injuries with proper care. Learn more: hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Im…

November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth, and today marks #PancreaticCancerDay. Learn about the often vague signs and symptoms of #PancreaticCancer and when to talk to your doctor: pancreaticcancercanada.ca/signs-symptoms/

[1/2] Help share the news! Ontario is seeking ideas on what you want to see in the 2024 Budget. Have your say: ✋🏼 Attend an in-person consultation in your area ☑️ Visit ontario.ca/budgetconsulta… and take the survey ⌨️ Send a written submission via the online portal

🔍 Ellen looks to the future with eagerness: "The Consortium is not just about learning; it's about growing with and from each other as we step into more nuanced roles in #HealthCare." Celebrate Ellen Orchard's passion for progress and unity in #HealthCare during #NPWeek. 🌟

🤝 Immersed in a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, Ellen is mastering the extensive skills needed for primary #HealthCare. #NPWeek

📚 With a focus on experiential learning, Ellen praises the consortium of nine Ontario universities’ role in uniting Ontario students for top-tier, practical #NursingEducation. "It's inspiring to elevate our clinical acumen in such a collaborative setting." #NPWeek