Welcoming Dr. Ilan Shahin as CW OHT’s Patient Attachment Primary Care Lead

The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ilan Shahin been selected as the new Primary Care Lead for Patient Attachment, playing a critical role in supporting collaboration amongst community providers to expand team-based primary care to increase primary care attachment for people living in Central West. About Dr. Ilan Shahin Dr. Shahin has been in practice as a family physician for over a decade across a variety of settings. He maintained a roster as part of a FHG in downtown Toronto before transitioning to emergency medicine in rural settings and eventually at Osler, […]

Welcoming Dr. Marian Chen as CW OHT’s Palliative Care Primary Care Lead

The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Marian Chen been selected as the new Primary Care Lead for Palliative Care, playing a critical role in representing primary care providers within the Palliative Care Planning Table, ensuring alignment with the CW Primary Care Network (PCN) priorities. About Dr. Marian Chen Dr. Chen is a palliative care physician at William Osler Health System. She completed Palliative Medicine Enhanced Skills training at the University of British Columbia, following Family Medicine residency at the University of Toronto. Dr. Chen provides both hospital-based and community palliative care across […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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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