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 […]

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 […]

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