TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH - TOGETHER

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides this definition of a Family Health Team:

"Family Health Team is an approach to primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for you - the patient."

Family Health Teams are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Since April 2005, the Ministry has supported the development of more than 150 Family Health Teams across the province - our Family Health Team has been operational since 2006.

The Barrie & Community Family Health Team is one of the largest Family Health Teams in Ontario. Our team is currently comprised of 68 Family Physicians who work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Mental Health Counsellors, Diabetes Educators, Respiratory Educators and Administrative Support Staff.

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Sun Safety Tips

  • Plan to be outside in the early morning or late afternoon.
  • Stay in the shade and out of the hot sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • If you are in the sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., wear long pants, long sleeves and a hat with a wide brim to protect your skin from sunburn.
  • Wear sunglasses that provide UVA and UVB protection.
  • Use a sunscreen lotion or cream that is SPF 15 or more. SPF means Sun Protection Factor.
  • Use a sunscreen that says "broad-spectrum" on the label. It will screen out most of the UVA and UVB rays.
  • Put sunscreen on your skin 20 minutes before you go out and reapply 20 minutes after being out in the sun to ensure even application of the product and better protection.
  • Don't forget your lips, ears and nose. These parts of your body burn easily.
  • Sunscreen gets washed off by water and sweat. So, put more sunscreen on after you go swimming or if you are sweating.

For more information on sun safety, please click here.

NEWS & EVENTS

RVH & The Barrie & Community Family Health Team join forces
Barrie's Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) is now electronically sending 2,500 patient reports per week to physicians at the Barrie and Community Family Health Team (BCFHT). The reports are sent directly into the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at the BCFHT. More»

April 23, 2010
Support the hospice in your community
Win the chance to make a $5,000 donation to your local hospice! Please click here to view flyer for details. Please click here to visit the Bayshore Home Health website for more information.  More»

Join Our Team!
Interested in joining our Family Health Team? Check out our exciting Career Opportunities today, and chart a new course for your tomorrow!  More»


For more information about Ontario's Family Health Teams, visit the Ministry of Health Website