Frequently Asked Questions

What is an OHT?

Ontario Health Team (OHTs) are a new model of integrated care delivery that will enable individuals, families, caregivers, communities, providers and system leaders to work together, innovative and build on the best of Ontario’s health care system.

What is the purpose of the OHT?

By bringing together health care providers and social service providers, Mississauga Health aims to work as one coordinated team, providing seamless, integrated care to individuals, caregivers and families across the care continuum.

What are the key priorities and initiatives of Mississauga Health?

Mississauga Health is focused on the following key priority areas in our goal of improving the health and wellness of all people in our region’s diverse communities:

    • Older Adults
    • Palliative Care
    • Primary Care
    • Home Care Modernization
    • Mental Health & Addictions

The above focus areas are applied and provided through overarching guiding elements including health equity, privacy and risk, communications and data and digital strategy.

Who can be a member of Mississauga Health?

To meet the needs of those in our communities, Mississauga Health is looking for organizations, health care providers and community members to collaborate with in the following areas:

    • Primary care (e.g., family physician groups)
    • Secondary care (hospitals)
    • Home care
    • Health promotion and disease prevention
    • Community support services
    • Mental health and addictions
    • Long-term care
    • Other social and community services

If you are interested in joining our collaborative network, please fill out the Expression of Interest form and return it to info@moht.ca.

How are Patients, Families and Caregivers involved in Mississauga Health?

Patients, families and caregivers are incredibly important to Mississauga Health identifying and addressing the needs that all members of our communities face when receiving and navigating care. If you’re passionate about improving health care in Mississauga, learn how you can join our community of patient, family and caregiver advisors and explore involvement opportunities in short-term projects and initiatives by visiting the Community Health Advisory Network (CHAN) Members page.

 

Learn more about Ontario Health Teams

Have a question we did not cover? Contact us at info@moht.ca