Audience: Member organization leaders | Reading time: ~2 minutes
Why it matters
Virtual care services in the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) are expanding patient access while easing system pressures. Importantly, family physicians or health teams will not be penalized or “negated” for their patients accessing these services. This ensures collaboration between virtual care and primary care, fostering better outcomes, optimized resources, and stronger service integration.
Next steps
- Spread the word about virtual care options in your networks.
- Explore the Virtual Urgent Care Digital Toolkit for more information and resources.
Dig deeper
Virtual Urgent Care
In partnership with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, London Health Sciences Centre, and Hamilton Health Sciences, Virtual Urgent Care connects patients to Nurse Practitioners for urgent issues when family doctors are unavailable. This service, accessible at urgentcareontario.ca, is tailored for adults, children, and long-term care residents across Southwestern Ontario.
Health811
Health811 offers 24/7 support from registered nurses and connects Ontarians to local health services. This free, secure resource reduces ER visits by addressing non-urgent issues and improving access to care. Learn more at health811.ontario.ca.
Promoting these options empowers patients and enhances the overall healthcare system in our region.
