News
Read the latest news and updates on collaborative programs and initiatives at the Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team and its member organizations.
“The hope is that everyone is getting care from the right place at the right time”: Two health care providers discuss timely intervention and prevention for lower-limb care
We engaged in a dialogue with two of the physician leaders of the Lower-Limb Preservation (LLP) project – Dr. Curtis Handford and Dr. Charles de Mestral – both affiliated with Unity Health’s St. Michael’s Hospital site. Drs. Handford and de Mestral shared their perspectives on improving diabetic foot screening, expanding community-based chiropody capacity, and the…
Putting Feet First: DET OHT Unveils New Strategies to Reduce Lower-Limb Amputations
DET OHT is implementing new tools to help improve foot screening for people living with diabetes and vascular conditions in the downtown core. These efforts aim to streamline client navigation, reduce amputations, and prioritize foot care alongside other diabetes complications.
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Bridging Gaps in Accessing Mental Health Care: A Conversation
We invited Linda Jackson, Senior Clinical Program Director for Community and Primary Care at Unity Health Toronto, to share her thoughts on some of the work underway in the DET OHT focused on mental health.
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New Stepped Care Pilot Aims to Bridge Gaps in Mental Health Services – Part One
This news story is part one of the series on the DET OHT Stepped Care Pilot and highlights challenges in doctors’ referrals and accessing individualized counselling and psychotherapy support.
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Lower-Limb Care Program of the DET OHT is Gearing Up to Launch
The Lower-Limb Preservation demonstration program of the Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team is gearing up for its implementation launch in October 2023.
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Connecting Care: Emergency Department Outreach Worker Program
Striving for integrated care for populations in the downtown core, this Outreach Worker Program is supporting patients with challenges beyond health.
Read More Connecting Care: Emergency Department Outreach Worker Program
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