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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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