Toronto’s Integrated Respiratory Diseases Dashboard

Toronto’s Integrated Respiratory Diseases Dashboard provides an overview of the case, institutional outbreak, and wastewater activity for COVID-19 and influenza, and other respiratory pathogens in the City of Toronto during the 2025-2026 respiratory season. View the mobile version of the dashboard here. Key Information: The dashboard provides a view of: Snapshot: Stay current on the latest local public health data. Updated weekly during the respiratory season, this resource lets you monitor local trends and understand the current risk level. The dashboard is a vital resource for residents seeking timely and accurate information. Explore the dashboard here. View the mobile version […]

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 […]

Central West Ontario Health Team Selected by Ontario Health to Strengthen Community Palliative Care Services

The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is proud to announce it was successful in its application for funding to host a Clinical Coach to build palliative care capacity in the community.  CW OHT is historically under resourced and serves a rapidly growing and highly diverse population, including many seniors, newcomers, and individuals with complex health and social needs—making the demand for accessible, community-based palliative care particularly urgent within this region.   This funding is part of Ontario Health’s provincial initiative to enhance access to high-quality, compassionate palliative care in community settings. Through this opportunity, CW OHT will work with […]

Honouring National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month—a time for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. For the Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT), this is a moment of reflection, learning, and recommitment to equity and reconciliation within our healthcare system. A Time for Learning and Listening Indigenous Peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial, each with their own distinct languages and cultures. National Indigenous History Month invites us to deepen our understanding of this rich history, to not only to honour the past but to help […]

Celebrating Pride Month 2025

The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) recognizes that health equity is foundational to the well-being of our diverse communities. This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusive, affirming, and accessible healthcare environments for all, especially our Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) community members. We are proud to collaborate with a network of dedicated partners who share our vision of equitable care. Our Ongoing Commitment The CW OHT is dedicated to: This Pride Month, and every month, we stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Together, we strive to build a healthcare system […]

Acknowledging Brain Health Awareness Month  

The month of March focuses on Brain Health Awareness, educating individuals on the importance of maintaining cognitive function and overall brain well-being throughout life.   The goal is to increase public knowledge about brain diseases and recognize the early signs, encourage preventative measures to maintain cognitive function, and advocate for research and support for individuals affected by neurological conditions.   In Canada, the most common brain health issues include:   Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: As of January 1, 2025, approximately 771,000 people in Canada live with dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the leading causes of cognitive decline amongst older adults. Alzheimer’s is […]

Acknowledging International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is a day of celebration, reflection, advocacy and change. In healthcare, this means addressing the unique challenges women face, from disparities in medical research and access to care to the systemic barriers that impact their well-being. Women’s health isn’t just a women’s issue, it’s a societal one, influencing families, communities, and the broader healthcare system. In Canada, women face several key health challenges that impact their well-being and quality of life. Some common women’s health issues include: Partner Highlights: Many Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) partner organizations offer supports for women including […]

Central West OHT and WellFort Community Health Services Win Prestigious 2024 Quality and Innovation Award

Collaborative Effort of Central West OHT, WellFort Community Health Services and Rexdale CHC Improves Health Equity and Access The teams behind the collaborative Cervical Screening Model have been honoured with the prestigious Quality and Innovation Award from the Cancer Quality Council of Ontario (CQCO). This recognition celebrates our commitment to advancing health equity and improving cervical cancer screening rates in underserved communities. The initiative has achieved remarkable success in addressing barriers to screening, including structural access, cultural and religious considerations, and socioeconomic challenges. Key Achievements: A 12% increase in screening rates in target communities. A 24% improvement in the most […]

Break the Silence – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Family and intimate partner violence – It happens mostly to women, and it threatens their basic right to live free of violence. Intimate partner violence is any pattern of behaviour that’s used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. It includes all physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in Peel It’s a widespread and growing public health concern and instances of violence are also more severe. Violence and abuse can lead to poor physical and mental health, serious injuries and even […]

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. Other resources Book an appointment through Regional Virtual Urgent Care, […]

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