Increased Number of Overdose Calls to Paramedics: TPH
There has been a rise in suspected opioid overdose-related calls recently compared to the previous two years, according to Toronto Public Health. Messages for people using drugs in Toronto:
Year in Review – 2025
As we approach the holiday season, we are taking a moment to reflect on the important work accomplished in 2025 that our valued partners have helped us achieve to support our community through improved access and stronger attachment to care, enhanced integrated care pathways, and continuously embedding the patient, community and provider voice in all we do. Over the past year, the Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) has made meaningful progress, including five successful Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) applications that will help connect more people to primary care and advance integrated care pathways. We are looking forward to […]
Know Where to Go for Care in the Community
Unsure where to go for care in the community, depending on your need? This handy guide created by William Osler Health System and the Central West Ontario Health Team provides an overview of when to visit a Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Walk-In Clinic, when to visit Virtual Urgent Care, an Urgent Care Centre, or when to visit Emergency Departments. Use the QR code to check current Emergency Department and Urgent Care wait times. If you are unsure about your symptoms, go to the nearest emergency department of call 911. To find local health care facilities, use our Clinic Map. Other resources
Welcoming Whitney Harrison, CW OHT Older Adults Planning Table Co-Chair
The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to share that Whitney Harrison has joined the CW OHT Older Adults Planning Table as co-chair. Whitney has previous experience working in the long-term care sector. Her passion for person-centred high-quality care led to her taking on a leadership role in Community Support Services with the Region of Peel in 2018. In Whitney’s current role as Acting Director, Seniors Services Development with the Region of Peel, she continues to advocate for person-centred services that align with the emerging needs of seniors and their caregivers who live in the community. She […]
Acknowledging World Hospice and Palliative Day
Each year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is commemorated on the second Saturday of October to promote compassionate, dignified, and accessible care for individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is committed to ensuring that everyone in our region has access to high-quality, compassionate palliative care. Through partnerships with hospices such as The Dorothy Ley Hospice and Hospice Mississauga, we are working together to improve care and support for individuals and families facing life-limiting illness. The CW OHT’s Palliative Care Multi-Year Plan is a key, coordinated initiative designed to enhance access to and […]
Acknowledging National Seniors Day
Every year on October 1, Canadians pay tribute to all seniors who have helped shape our country and who continue to enrich our lives every day. Older adults have made-and continue to make-a profound contribution to Canada: At home, in communities and as part of the workforce. They represent a large and growing proportion of our population. Did you know? The senior population in the Central West region is expected to grow by an astonishing 59% by 2041—that’s approximately 135,000 residents, making it one of the fastest-growing senior populations in the province! As this vital part of our community continues […]
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
September 30 marks both Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to reflect on the painful legacy of Canada’s residential school system, to honour Survivors, and to remember the children who never returned home. The Meaning of Orange Shirt Day Orange Shirt Day began in 2013, inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, a residential school Survivor. On her first day at residential school, six-year-old Phyllis had her new orange shirt taken from her—symbolizing the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children. Today, wearing orange is a way of saying that […]
CW OHT Annual Report 2024-25
The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is proud to share its 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting the progress we’ve made together to strengthen integrated, person-centred care across Brampton, Bramalea, Malton, West Woodbridge, and North Etobicoke. Over the past year, the CW OHT advanced its strategic plan through initiatives that improved access, equity, and system navigation for our diverse and rapidly growing population. While celebrating numerous achievements in advancing patient care (highlighted on page 3), this year also marked important steps in building capacity for the future. Looking ahead, we remain committed to ensuring that every resident of our region […]
World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on World Suicide Prevention Day, we pause to reflect on a reality that touches so many lives. Suicide is not just a statistic—it represents individuals, families, friends, and communities impacted by deep pain and loss. It also represents a call to action: to listen, to care, and to connect. At the Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT), we believe that no one should ever feel they have to struggle alone. Across our region, our partners are working every day to bring mental health, addiction, and community supports closer to home. Organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association […]
Central West Ontario Health Team Welcomes Toronto Metropolitan University to its Growing Partner Network
The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is proud to welcome Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as its newest partner, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the integration of academic expertise, health innovation, and community-based care in the region. TMU is a dynamic university positioned to support healthcare provider recruitment, expand access, and transform healthcare delivery in the region. Particularly, the School of Medicine located in Brampton trains learners with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and community-centered care. “TMU’s nationally recognized strengths in research, health education, and equity-focused programming are a strong complement to the CW […]
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