Hamilton Family Health Team :: Primary Care :: Ontario Family Health Teams

Family Health Teams are an important part of changing both the health care system and the way people think about health care. Family Health Teams will focus more on preventing illness and promoting health. They will look at the best ways to manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes and depression. Family Health Teams will provide care that is more accessible and comprehensive. They will give patients the opportunity to be more involved in making decisions about their own health.

Since April, 2005, the Ontario government has approved 150 Family Health Teams across the province. The Hamilton Family Health Team is the largest, serving approximately 250,000 people and was built on the “platform” of the H-W HSO Mental Health and Nutrition Programme.

Programs

Mental Health - The HFHT Mental Health Program brings mental health services into the offices of participating family doctors in Hamilton.

Nutrition Program - The goal of the HFHT Nutrition Program is to expand the range of nutrition services available in family doctors' offices

Pharmacy Program - The HFHT Pharmacy Program brings clinical pharmacists into the offices of participating family doctors in Hamilton, Ontario.

Nursing Program - RN's within the HFHT work with our doctors, mental health counsellors, dietitians and pharmacists to provide primary care that promotes health and prevents disease.

Projects & Pilots

NEW: The Virtual Pharmacist

Substance Use - Increase the capacity of primary care settings to effectively detect and treat patients experiencing problematic substance use.

Child & Youth Mental Health - Promote healthy development of all children by raising awareness and increasing detection and access to Child and Youth Mental Health.

Enhanced Depression Care Initiative - Our goal is to enhance assessment, treatment, and follow-up of patients with depression using a team approach.

News & Events

Former Patients of Dr. Grant Taylor - August 29, 2011

Dr. Kien Trinh, who is located at 1015 Golf Links Rd, Ancaster, ON
will permanently take over the care of patients from Dr. Taylor’s practice who do not have a family doctor. You can reach Dr. Trinh’s office by calling (905) 648-4425. If you are unable to travel to Ancaster, you are asked to contact the Patient Access Desk at (905) 667-4867and we will assist you in finding a family doctor. - Thank You

Living Well with Diabetes Class- First Tuesday of every month - Locations and times vary. [Download Brochure, View Schedule] To register call 905-667-4862 ext #320 - (no physician referral needed) [view other diabetes classes in Hamilton]

Healthy Heart Information Sessions - (Cholesterol Class) - Third week of every month - Locations, times and day of the week vary [Download Poster, View Schedule] To register call 905-667-4862 ext #337 - (no physician referral needed) [view schedule for other times & locations across the city]

Employment Opportunities - The HFHT provides a comprehensive benefit package, competitive salaries and career opportunities in a variety of program areas. [more]