The MoHLTC Vision of Family Health Teams
We know all Ontarians deserve the very best healthcare. That is why the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (the ministry) is committed to working with our province's dedicated healthcare professionals to improve the healthcare system.
We want to make it more patient-centred and more responsive to local needs. Primary Health Care is the “navigator” of the health care system. It provides clinical services as close to home as possible, it provides system access, and it provides continuity of care. Family Health Teams will improve access to primary health care through the introduction of interdisciplinary health teams. These teams will be developed with cooperation and input from both the community and the providers. The teams will build on the successes of the past but may be different sizes and offer different programs, tailored to meet the needs of the local population they serve.