🏳️‍⚧️ During Transgender Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting an new breast/chest cancer screening resource from Open Door, a MWT-OHT program led by @accessalliance.bsky.social. It was created to support 2SLGBTQI+ folks in navigating screening with confidence. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-n...

We’re growing team-based primary care in Mid-West Toronto. Current openings: 🩺 Nurse Practitioner 🩺 Registered Nurse 🩺 Community Health Physician Learn more and apply today: midwesttorontooht.ca/ipct-jobs

This November, during Men’s Health Awareness Month, take ten minutes for yourself. Talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner about: • Routine blood work • FIT test for colorectal cancer (50–74) • Whether prostate screening is right for you Your health matters. Make time for it.

Open Door brings health services directly into the community. Visit pop-up clinics for: • Free blood pressure checks • Help finding a family doctor • Reliable info on vaccines, cancer screening, and more No health card or appointment needed. midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

Health literacy means having the information, confidence, and support to make decisions about your health. At Open Door pop-ups, community members can ask questions, learn about local supports, and get help navigating the health system. Learn more: midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

Regular breast cancer screening saves lives. Finding cancer early can mean: ✔ Lower risk of dying from breast cancer ✔ More effective treatment ✔ Fewer or easier treatments Learn more at cancercareontario.ca/breast Based in Toronto and looking for more info? Email [email protected].

If you’re at higher risk for breast cancer, you may qualify for the High Risk Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). Learn more at cancercareontario.ca/breast Based in Toronto and looking for more info? Email [email protected]. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #GetScreened

Early detection makes a difference. If you’re between 40–74, you can get a free mammogram through OBSP — and you don’t even need a doctor’s referral. Most people in this age group should be screened every 2 years. Find out how to book: cancercareontario.ca/breast #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Open Door brings health services directly to local spaces. Visit clinics for: • Free blood pressure checks • Help finding a family doctor or local services • Reliable info on vaccines, cancer screening, and more No health card or appointment needed. Learn more at midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth is a time to empower yourself with knowledge and action. Schedule your mammogram today! cancercareontario.ca/breast Based in Toronto and looking for more info? Email [email protected] #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #GetScreened

This #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, remember: you don’t have to face it alone.💙 The In Your Corner program connects people in Mid-West Toronto to the mental health and substance use support that’s right for them. Learn more at midwesttorontooht.ca/in-your-corner

This September, visit one of our pop-up Open Door clinics for: • Free blood pressure checks and basic screenings • Help finding a family doctor or services • Reliable info on vaccines, cancer screening, and more No health card or appointment needed. midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

Virtual Urgent Care is a good option if: 🕑 You can’t get a timely appointment with your provider 🩺 You don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner 📅 You need flexible care that fits your schedule 👉 Learn more and book: torontovirtualed.ca

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 The Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team is looking for a Primary Care Transformation Specialist to help improve how people connect to primary care in our community. 🔗 Apply now: linkedin.com/jobs/view/4283567694

It’s International Youth Day! Let’s help kids and teens stay healthy for the year ahead. 📅 Back-to-school is the perfect time to check their routine vaccinations, like: Measles (MMR) Meningococcal (meningitis) COVID-19 📍 For more information, visit: toronto.ca/immunization

Free, drop-in health care — no health card needed. This August, Open Door is bringing pop-up clinics to local neighbourhoods across Mid-West Toronto. ✔️ Blood pressure checks ✔️ Help finding a family doctor ✔️ Info on vaccines, screening & more 🔗 midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

“When I voice my concerns, they are always heard and acted on.” – Yasmin Sheikhan, Patient Vice Chair, MWT-OHT Learn how the Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council is helping shape real change in our Ontario Health Team 🔗 midwesttorontooht.ca/patient-partnership

Partner Spotlight: Mid-West Toronto Family Practice Network The FPN brings together family doctors and nurse practitioners to strengthen primary care across our region — improving access, reducing barriers, and supporting providers. 📣 Read more: midwesttorontooht.ca/partner-spotlight-fpn

✨ Our Shared Priorities for 2025/26 ✨ Our 2025/26 Business Plan is here — aligning our efforts to make it easier for people in Mid-West Toronto to get the care and supports they need. See what’s ahead: midwesttorontooht.ca/business-plan

Open Door is a mobile health and resource program from the MWT-OHT and Access Alliance. We bring free, drop-in health services right into local neighbourhoods — no health card or appointment needed. Come by one of our July pop-up clinics. For more information visit: midwesttorontooht.ca/open-door

Stay safe in the heat: 🥤 Drink water often 👒Wear loose, light clothes ⛱ Avoid the sun from 11am–4pm 🏘 Check on neighbours ❄️Find an air-conditioned space near you Toronto’s Heat Relief Network includes air-conditioned spaces open to the public: toronto.ca/cool-spaces

June is National Indigenous History Month. It's a time to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples—and to reflect on the impacts of colonialism on health and wellbeing.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This June, we recognize and stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Mid-West Toronto and beyond. As an Ontario Health Team, we remain committed to building a more equitable health system—one where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. #PrideMonth #HealthEquity

Care doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes coordination between hospitals, primary care, community supports, mental health organizations, and frontline workers. At the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team, we work behind the scenes to connect care—so patients don’t have to.

Don’t miss the Tibetan Women’s Breast Health and Wellness Day on May 31st from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Learn about breast health, engage in interactive discussions, access free mammograms, and connect with community resources. To register, visit forms.office.com/r/BedjD7ukcJ

We believe that those with lived experience should have a voice in improving healthcare. We’re welcoming new members to our Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council—if you’ve received care in the Mid-West Toronto region, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 [email protected]

Strengthening Community Solidarity Day 📅 May 9 | 🕘 9–5 📍 NEW VENUE: 21 Strickland Ave, Breakaway CS Hosted by our partners at Breakaway, this free event supports front line harm reduction workers & community supporters impacted by the toxic drug crisis. RSVP: [email protected]

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that no one should have to navigate mental health or substance use challenges alone. That’s where In Your Corner comes in. 📞 One number. One connection. 24/7 support. 👉 Learn more: midwesttorontooht.ca/in-your-corner #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Today is Nat'l Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) - a reminder to remember, reflect, and demand action to end violence, and uphold the safety & dignity of Indigenous women, girls and 2-spirit people. Read the #MMIW report: ow.ly/PkKP50VNhrG

Think you or a loved one may have measles? 🏠 Isolate Immediately – Stay home to avoid spreading the virus. 📞 Call a doctor – Don’t visit in person without calling ahead to prevent exposure to others. 📋 Follow Medical Advice – Your healthcare provider will guide you on next steps.

Healthcare isn’t just about patients—it’s about those who provide care, too. 🩺 MWT-OHT helps healthcare workers and organizations share resources, collaborate, and improve care together. When providers are supported, patients benefit, too.

💉 Two doses of the MMR vaccine are almost 100% effective. Why it matters: ✅ Prevents serious illness ✅ Protects vulnerable people ✅ Stops outbreaks Measles cases are rising—vaccination is your best protection. #PublicHealth

We are a collaboration of hospitals, community health providers, and social services working together to improve how care is delivered. Our goal? To make it easier for people to get the support they need—when and where they need it. 🔎 Learn more about how we’re helping: midwesttorontooht.ca

Measles often starts with cold-like symptoms: fever, cough, red eyes. The rash only appears 3–5 days later. It spreads easily and can be serious. The best protection? Two doses of the MMR vaccine. It’s safe, free, and available through your doctor.

📢 Did you know? Over 90% of unvaccinated people who come into contact with the measles virus will become infected (WHO). 💉 The good news? Measles is preventable with vaccination! Stay protected, and keep up to date with your vaccines.

Happy National Caregiver Day! We are honored to have caregivers as active partners in our work. Their experiences, insights, and dedication help shape the care we provide, ensuring it is patient-centered and responsive to the needs of families. Thank you to all caregivers in our community 💙

🏠 Did you know colon cancer screening can be done at home? The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is quick, painless, and free for people 50-74. 🩺 Talk to your doctor or call Health811 to get a free FIT kit today. 🔗 Learn more: cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/colorectal/screening

🧠 Brain Health for All 🧠 At MWT-OHT, we recognize that everyone deserves access to resources that support brain health, regardless of their circumstances. This Brain Health Awareness Month, let’s shine a light on how accessible healthcare, community, and support can help keep our minds strong.

⚡ What’s your colon cancer risk? Take a few minutes to find out with #MyCancerIQ. Knowing your risk can help you take steps to stay healthy. 🩺 Get started today: mycanceriq.ca

What we eat is shaped by culture, experience, and access. Not everyone has the same choices when it comes to food, but everyone deserves nourishment. Eating well isn’t just a choice—it’s about access. This #NutritionMonth, let’s reflect on what it means to make good food available for all.

Spring into wellness! Warmer weather is here—take a moment to step outside, connect with nature, and check in with your well-being 🌷 Need health or social supports? The Mid-West Toronto OHT is here to help: midwesttorontooht.ca/find-services

If you are a PHA (Person living with HIV/AIDS) who needs support with finding housing, come to Fife House's Housing Help Drop-In Session held every Tuesday & Thursday from 1-4 PM at 490 Sherbourne. Let's find housing solutions together! 🏠🤗🌈 #housinginsecurity #homelessness #hivaids #torontohousing

📢 If you’re 50 to 74, it’s time to think about colon cancer screening! Even if no one in your family has had colon cancer, regular screening is key. ✅ Early detection = better outcomes ✅ Screening is free and easy 🔗 Learn more: cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/colorectal/screening

💡 Did you know? Colon cancer screening can save lives. If you’re between 50 and 74, talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner about getting checked. Don’t have a provider? Call Health811 to get a free at-home test. Learn more: cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/colorectal/screening

Living with congestive heart failure? You’re not alone. The MWT-OHT Congestive Heart Failure Program connects you with a care team that helps you manage symptoms, track progress, and improve your quality of life. Learn more and see if you’re eligible: midwesttorontooht.ca/congestive-heart-failure

Here’s a few tips to help protect your little ones in the winter: ❄️ Check the weather before heading out ❄️ Dress them in multiple light layers ❄️ Make sure your child stays warm, dry, and hydrated

🩺 March is #ColonCancerAwarenessMonth! Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it’s also one of the most treatable when caught early. Stay informed. 🔗 Learn more: cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/colorectal/screening

❄️ Feeling down this winter? You’re not alone. The “winter blues” are real—shorter days and colder weather can take a toll on our mental health. If you or someone you love needs support, help is available. 💙 Explore mental health resources in Mid-West Toronto: midwesttorontooht.ca/find-services

Today we are excited to announce a $2-million expansion to UHN’s social medicine program. In partnership with LOFT Community Services, this expansion will extend health and social services to 100 people leaving homelessness in the coming year. Learn more:

🚨 Born in 2008? Update Your Vaccine Records! Students missing immunization records could face school suspension this spring! Follow these steps: ✅ Get vaccinated (if needed) ✅ Report your records to TPH: tph.icon.ehealthontario.ca