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 […]

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 […]

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 National Addictions Awareness Week

This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week, a time to bring attention to the complex challenges of addiction and to highlight the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery. Addiction is a struggle faced by many individuals and families, affecting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By fostering open conversations and reducing the stigma, we create pathways for understanding and healing. This year’s theme for National Addictions Awareness Week focuses on forging connections. It reminds us that recovery is not just possible—it’s achievable with the right support systems, compassion and resources. Whether you are someone directly experiencing addiction or supporting a loved […]

Acknowledging National Pain Awareness Week

Did you know that 8 million people in Canada live with pain? National Pain Awareness Week marks a time to raise awareness of chronic pain and its impacts. Chronic pain is common in many conditions, ranging from cancer to arthritis, as well as many invisible or undiagnosed illnesses. Many illnesses causing chronic pain are not widely recognized, leaving some people without care. This can also include pain experienced day to day and/or be a part of palliative care. When chronic pain is complicated by poverty, poor mental health, substance abuse or trauma, it can further limit a person’s ability to […]

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