http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/pressrelease.aspx26977http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/WorkArea/images/application/feed-icon16x16.gifTue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:57 GMT30en-usCopyright 2008, Local Health Integration NetworkThe Central East LHIN is expanding the successful Aging at Home strategy. Ontario is providing the Central East Local Health Integration Network with $18,164,271 to ensure more seniors get health care at home or in the community.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17674&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17674&LangType=4105Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:35:00 GMTRecent announcements by Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care will mean that more patients in Ontario will have access to family health care thanks to 14 new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics being created throughout the province and 30 new Family Health Teams.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17640&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17640&LangType=4105Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:15:00 GMTHospice donors, community residents and other health care service providers are now invited to review a DRAFT Service Delivery Model proposing how hospice services in Northumberland County could be integrated in the “basket of services” currently provided by Community Care Northumberland.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17618&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17618&LangType=4105Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:10:00 GMTThe CE LHIN Self-Management Program Advisory Council will provide guidance to the work of the CE LHIN Self-Management Program as a program within CECCAC. Meetings will be held 4 times per year, with 2-year membership terms. (Inaugural members may opt for a 1 year term.) Applications are requested on or before August 31, 2010.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17616&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17616&LangType=4105Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:05:00 GMTThe Government of Ontario is committed to preventing diabetes and improving diabetes care. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, as part of the Ontario Diabetes Strategy (ODS), is establishing Centres for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) to address the needs of individuals with diabetes who have complex health requirements. A Call for Proposals for CCDCs is now posted on the Stand Up to Diabetes website at: www.ontario.ca/diabetes.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17578&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17578&LangType=4105Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:50:00 GMTOntario is expanding its successful Pay-for-Results program and giving seven organizations in the Central East Local Health Integration Network the tools they need to drive down ER wait times and ensure patients can get the emergency care they need, sooner. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17552&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17552&LangType=4105Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMTOn July 20, the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN) Board of Directors approved PRHC’s Hospital Improvement Plan (HIP). PRHC’s HIP will now be acted upon.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17488&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17488&LangType=4105Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMTBoard Chair Foster Loucks is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors of the Central East Local Health Integration Network.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17384&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17384&LangType=4105Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMTIntegration of hospice services in Northumberland to ensure access.  Representatives from three local agencies in Northumberland County are meeting over the summer to develop a plan to integrate hospice services.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17372&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=17372&LangType=4105Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:25:00 GMTPatients, family members and staff involved with Northumberland Hills Hospital’s community-based Mental Health Program are benefiting from an exciting new regional collaboration with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores).http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16910&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16910&LangType=4105Thu, 27 May 2010 18:00:00 GMTDeborah Hammons, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN) is pleased to announce the successful expansion of the Code STEMI program into Durham Region. The program now links Lakeridge Health, Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS), and Durham Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS).http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16810&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16810&LangType=4105Thu, 20 May 2010 13:55:00 GMTAt its May 18th Open Board Meeting, the Board of the Central East LHIN passed a motion that will result in new restorative care beds at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16784&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16784&LangType=4105Wed, 19 May 2010 14:15:00 GMTA Multi-Year Strategy to Implement, in total, 25 Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics and 50 New Family Health Teams by 2011/12 in Ontario.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16772&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16772&LangType=4105Mon, 17 May 2010 09:40:00 GMTOur thanks to the over 300 people who attended this year’s one day symposium – “Save a Million Hours! Save Ten Thousand Days!” Staff have been reviewing the evaluation forms and the feedback has been very positive.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16744&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16744&LangType=4105Tue, 11 May 2010 09:35:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16688&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16688&LangType=4105Mon, 03 May 2010 13:20:00 GMTDan Carriere, CEO of Southlake Regional Hospital and the Lead Reviewer on the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Peer Review Team, presented the Team’s findings to the Board of the Central East LHIN at their open board meeting today in Peterborough.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16574&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16574&LangType=4105Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:20:00 GMTThe deadline for the Expressions of Interest Forms has been extended to April 19th.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16512&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16512&LangType=4105Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16460&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16460&LangType=4105Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:40:00 GMTREGISTER NOW FOR MAY 2010 SYMPOSIUM – SPACE IS LIMITED...STRATEGIC AIM COALITIONS TO LEAD 2010-2013 IHSP...CONVALESCENT CARE BEDS – CALL FOR INTERESThttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16434&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16434&LangType=4105Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMTBoard Chair Foster Loucks is pleased to announce the appointment of David Nichols to the Board of the Central East Local Health Integration Network.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16158&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16158&LangType=4105Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:55:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16154&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16154&LangType=4105Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:35:00 GMTDoug Allingham, Chair of the Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce that Lakeridge Health Oshawa has been designated by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care (MOHLTC) to be the "Host Hospital" site for the Central East Local Health Integration Network’s (LHIN) Provincial Ventilator Stockpile.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16070&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16070&LangType=4105Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMTResidents in long-term care homes can look forward to more modern and comfortable living as the province redevelops more than 4,100 beds across Ontario.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16046&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=16046&LangType=4105Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMTNurse Practitioners (NPs) in the Central East region are welcoming the news that Linda Dacres has accepted the position of CE LHIN Nurse Practitioner Clinical Director.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15836&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15836&LangType=4105Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTPRHC Peer Review Lead Dan Carriere, CEO of Southlake Regional Health Centre has assembled the Review Team as it gets underway in full next week.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15780&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15780&LangType=4105Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:25:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15686&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15686&LangType=4105Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:20:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN has appointed Dan Carriere, CEO of Southlake Regional Health Centre as the Lead Reviewer on the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Peer Review Team which will get underway at the end of the month.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15632&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15632&LangType=4105Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:45:00 GMTOntario is ensuring that more residents of the province’s fastest growing communities can get access to high-quality hospital care, faster and closer to home. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15626&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15626&LangType=4105Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMTWelcome to 2010!! I hope that everyone had a restful and happy holiday season and is returning to work with renewed energy for what promises to be a year of exciting initiatives! As we head into the final quarter of this fiscal year, the DRDN and its partner programs continue to work towards accomplishing the goals outlined in this year’s workplan.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15354&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15354&LangType=4105Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:50:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15264&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15264&LangType=4105Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:25:00 GMTThe Board of the Central East LHIN (CE LHIN) is undertaking a Peer Review at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15262&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15262&LangType=4105Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:15:00 GMTToday, Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson announced that the Ontario Government will fund Ajax-Pickering hospital with $2.6 Million for the operation of the newly expanded Emergency Department facilities and the Complex Continuing Care Unit.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15222&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15222&LangType=4105Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:40:00 GMTOntario is creating 19 new Family Health Teams across the province, including one in the City of Kawartha Lakes, to provide better access to family health care.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15218&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15218&LangType=4105Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:35:00 GMTThousands more patients across Ontario will have access to family health care thanks to seven more new nurse practitioner-led clinics slated to open throughout the province.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15220&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=15220&LangType=4105Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14986&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14986&LangType=4105Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMTOntario is taking important steps that will enable more people with diabetes to live healthy lives, while reducing the number of people who develop the disease.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14832&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14832&LangType=4105Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT51 Diabetes Teams will be established in the following settingshttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14828&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14828&LangType=4105Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMTThe province is committed to providing Ontarians with diabetes, and those at risk, with more supports and services to help them stand up to diabetes.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14830&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14830&LangType=4105Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMTOntario is adding 2 neonatal intensive care beds at Ajax-Pickering Hospital and 2 at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital to ensure more newborns can get better access to intensive care closer to home.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14808&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14808&LangType=4105Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:50:00 GMTThree innovative projects in the Central East LHIN are award finalists at the upcoming “Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo” to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Wednesday November 18th.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14780&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14780&LangType=4105Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:15:00 GMTThe whirlwind of fall is well upon us now and October has been a very busy month! Second quarter has ended with all the associated paperwork. Many of us have just returned from the International Diabetes Federation Conference in Montreal, rejuvenated and full of new information. And as we move into November and Diabetes month, the staff at the DRDN office are madly preparing for our Diabetes Month Event. This issue of the newsletter will outline the event in detail. We hope that you will find the information informative and that you will be able to promote the event within your organizations and beyond.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14722&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14722&LangType=4105Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14714&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14714&LangType=4105Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:50:00 GMTThis is the third communiqué of the LHIN Collaborative (LHINC). It provides information on the LHINC Council and LHINC activities.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14388&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14388&LangType=4105Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMTOntario is increasing access to care for rehabilitation, dialysis and continuing care patients by investing in Lakeridge Health’s Whitby Site in Durham Region.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14380&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14380&LangType=4105Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:20:00 GMTThe Board of Directors of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is pleased to announce that Ken Tremblay will be the hospital’s next President and CEO. Tremblay’s first day on the job will be February 1, 2010.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14378&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14378&LangType=4105Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14368&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14368&LangType=4105Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:10:00 GMTOntario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tariq Asmi to the position of Vice-President, Regional Services and Dr. Philip Klassen to the position of Vice-President, Medical Affairs.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14336&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14336&LangType=4105Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:50:00 GMTResidents from Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities, who don’t have access to a family physician or a nurse practitioner, now have a new service that will help them get the care they need to manage their health.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14340&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14340&LangType=4105Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:55:00 GMTThe first Unattached Patient Health Assessment and Referral Centre clinic in the Central East LHIN has opened its doors to patients.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14312&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14312&LangType=4105Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:05:00 GMTIt’s hard to believe that another summer has come and gone but now we are heading into what promises to be a very busy fall season at the DRDN. There is always lots going on, but this upcoming September to December time period promises to be especially eventful with many exciting things on the horizon!http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14204&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14204&LangType=4105Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:05:00 GMTWould you like to feel better and do more of the activities you enjoy?  Would you like to make changes around diet or exercise but you don’t know where to start?http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14180&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14180&LangType=4105Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:40:00 GMTDO YOU LIVE IN THE KAWARTHA LAKES AREA AND NEED YOUR ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP BUT DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO A FAMILY DOCTOR OR NURSE PRACTITIONER?  WE CAN HELP.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14056&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14056&LangType=4105Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:35:00 GMTResidents of the Central East LHIN will have an opportunity to shape the delivery of health care in the Central East region as a new telephone poll is launched this week to measure the public’s current level of confidence in the health care system.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13904&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13904&LangType=4105Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13900&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13900&LangType=4105Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:20:00 GMTThis communiqué is the second in a series to be distributed to LHIN stakeholders regarding the implementation of the LHIN Collaborative (LHINC).  Our last communiqué indicated that efforts were underway to recruit a permanent leader for LHINC. We are pleased to announce the appointment of three individuals into important LHINC positions.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14176&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14176&LangType=4105Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:20:00 GMTFree training for wellness program group leaders in Northumberland.  http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13722&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13722&LangType=4105Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT2009 Peer Leader Training Sessions - Northumberland, Scarborough, Durham, Lindsay.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13720&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13720&LangType=4105Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:25:00 GMTCentral East LHIN is pleased to announce $423,000 for 32 supportive housing units in Central East LHIN to help people living with addictions increase stability and security in their lives and reduce pressure on hospital emergency rooms.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13512&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13512&LangType=4105Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:25:00 GMTOntario is providing $16 million over three years to fund 1,000 supportive housing units for people with substance use issues or concurrent disorders.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13510&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13510&LangType=4105Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:20:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13406&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13406&LangType=4105Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMTOntario is calling for applications for 19 new Family Health Teams (FHTs) as part of the government’s commitment to create 50 new FHTs.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13366&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13366&LangType=4105Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:25:00 GMTA discussion forum for family and friends of those living with Disordered Eating. June 17th, 2009 6:30-8:30pm – Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Room W4919. Call (705)743-2121 x 3783 or email scassidy@prhc.on.ca  to register or for more information.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13328&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13328&LangType=4105Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:15:00 GMTWhitby Mental Health Centre unveils its new name -- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), created to better reflect the hospital's expanded mandate, role and future directions.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13318&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13318&LangType=4105Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:20:00 GMTA discussion forum for family and friends of those living with Disordered Eating. June 10th, 2009 6:30-8:30pm – CMHA Durham The Bond Tower 3rd Floor Board Room, 60 Bond St. W, Oshawa, ON  Call (705)743-2121 x 3783 or email scassidy@prhc.on.ca  to register or for more informationhttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13196&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=13196&LangType=4105Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:45:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to inform stakeholders of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12928&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12928&LangType=4105Fri, 22 May 2009 15:20:00 GMTThe Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is receiving funding through the province’s ER Strategy for a number of initiatives to reduce emergency room wait times and improve patient satisfaction.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12922&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12922&LangType=4105Fri, 22 May 2009 12:15:00 GMTThe Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is helping the LHIN’s hospitals reduce the amount of time people spend in emergency rooms (ERs) through initiatives funded through the government’s ER Strategy.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12920&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12920&LangType=4105Fri, 22 May 2009 12:10:00 GMTThe Central East Local Health Integration Network is receiving $12,267,186 in 2009/10, an increase of $5,758,134 to ensure more seniors can continue to live independently and to allow hospital patients to receive appropriate care in the right setting.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12894&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12894&LangType=4105Wed, 20 May 2009 15:15:00 GMTThe Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is receiving $12,267,186 in 2009/10 for a number of initiatives to help seniors live healthy, independent lives in their own homes and to decrease the number of alternate level of care (ALC) patients in hospitals.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12892&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12892&LangType=4105Wed, 20 May 2009 15:10:00 GMTJoe Dickson, MPP for Ajax Pickering, will be making an announcement about funding for the second year of the government’s Aging at Home Strategy and other community investments being made to ensure people receive care in the appropriate setting.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12852&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12852&LangType=4105Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:00 GMTDurham Region residents will soon benefit from reduced wait times with a new MRI machine.  The Ontario government will provide $800,000 in operating funding for the new MRI – the second for Lakeridge Health – to increase access to needed diagnostic testing in Durham Region.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12812&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12812&LangType=4105Mon, 04 May 2009 15:15:00 GMTThe Board of Directors of the Central East Local Health Integration Network invite you to attend the CE LHIN’s “Making a Difference” May 2009 Symposium - Health Information Fair and Reception.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12680&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12680&LangType=4105Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:20:00 GMTe-Update is a new communication tool developed to keep stakeholders aware of e-Health initiatives that involve service providers from across the Central East LHIN.  Health service providers are encouraged to share this e-Update with their boards, staff, physicians and volunteers.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12676&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12676&LangType=4105Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTThis communiqué is the first in a series to be distributed to LHIN stakeholders regarding the implementation of the LHIN Collaborative (LHINC).  LHINC is a new organization formed to strengthen relationships between and among health service providers, associations and the LHINs, and to support system alignment.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14170&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=14170&LangType=4105Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:15:00 GMTFive community agencies and their clients are celebrating after the Central East LHIN recently provided $350,000 to support the purchase of seven new vans to ensure that seniors can get to medical appointments, wellness programs and recreational activities such as exercise classes.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12488&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12488&LangType=4105Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:05:00 GMT“The Central East LHIN is aware of the community’s concerns regarding Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. We are also aware of the financial challenges which Lakeridge Health faces and are working with the leadership of the organization, its physicians, Ministry officials and local government leaders in developing solutions that ensure that ongoing, high quality emergency care is provided to the residents of Clarington,” says Deborah Hammons, CEO of the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12394&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12394&LangType=4105Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:40:00 GMTe-Update is a communication tool developed to keep stakeholders aware of e-Health initiatives that involve health care service providers from across the Central East LHIN.  Health service providers are encouraged to share this e-Update with their boards, staff, physicians and volunteers.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12290&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=12290&LangType=4105Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:50:00 GMTPublic surveys and presentations at upcoming hospital board meetings support feedback.  The “Clinical Services Plan – Detailed Report” will be on the agenda of each of the Central East LHIN hospitals and the Central East Community Care Access Centre at their next round of board meetings.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11600&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11600&LangType=4105Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:45:00 GMTOntarians can now find health care close to home with the click of a mouse. For the first time, information about local health services is available in a single place: www.ontario.ca/healthcareoptions. Using this site, people can find the nearest walk-in and after-hours clinics, urgent care centres, family health teams, general practitioners and emergency rooms by typing in their postal codes. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11494&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11494&LangType=4105Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:50:00 GMTThe Clinical Services Plan Steering Committee, a group of health care leaders from across the Central East LHIN, will present a report to the Board of the Central East LHIN at the board’s February 17th Board Meeting in Ajax outlining how hospitals across the Central East LHIN can improve the delivery of acute care hospital services based on the location of the patient population and support patient access to the best medical care, equipment and highly skilled providers.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11276&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11276&LangType=4105Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:50:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is issuing a Request for Proposals (Non-Binding) for Consulting Services to support the development of a Central East LHIN First Nations and Aboriginal Health Advisory Circle.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11210&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11210&LangType=4105Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:55:00 GMTA new resource guide entitled “Living with Diabetes – What you should know” is now available in pharmacies, doctors’ offices and Diabetes Education Centres across the Central East LHIN. This is welcome news for the over 100,000 people and their families who are currently living with diabetes in the Central East LHIN.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11134&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11134&LangType=4105Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is assembling a team of health care experts from across the LHIN geography to work with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) on their Alternate Level of Care or ALC issues. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11120&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=11120&LangType=4105Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:50:00 GMTCentral East LHIN Community Support Services and Supportive Housing Projects  Tuesday, January 27th, 2009  “Come learn about what is happening AND offer your input on moving forward!”http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=10542&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=10542&LangType=4105Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:15:00 GMTHospital leaders from across the Central East LHIN are working together to ensure that patients have access to an integrated hospital system.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=10148&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=10148&LangType=4105Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN, with the support of the Ontario Stroke Network, has designated Lakeridge Health Oshawa as a District Stroke Centre.   Funding received with the designation allows the hospital to hire specialized clinical staff and purchase clot busting drugs, commonly called tPA, that can be quickly administered to minimize the effects of a stroke. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=10000&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=10000&LangType=4105Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:05:00 GMTThe Central East Local Health Integration Network has become the second Canadian organization participating in the Triple Aim Initiative, a program of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=9886&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=9886&LangType=4105Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:25:00 GMTPresentation to the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association on September 24, 2008http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=8828&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=8828&LangType=4105Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is pleased by the ruling by the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that has dismissed an application for judicial review brought by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=8058&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=8058&LangType=4105Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:40:00 GMTThe attached document details funding allocation to Central East LHIN Long Term Care Homes as part of the first round of funding to add new personal support worker positions and more nurses in long-term care homes over the next four years.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=7968&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=7968&LangType=4105Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:20:00 GMTOntario is providing $23.3 million to support the creation of 873 personal support worker positions in long-term care homes. This will increase the average paid hours of direct daily care per resident to 3.26 hours this year of nursing, personal support and programming.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=7966&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=7966&LangType=4105Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:15:00 GMTBuilding on our first year’s investment of $4.6 million for new and enhanced services that will enable seniors to live healthy, independent lives in their community for as long as possible, the Central East LHIN is now inviting new proposals for the second year of funding from the Aging at Home Strategy.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=7478&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=7478&LangType=4105Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:35:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is pleased with Friday’s hearing at the Divisional Court on the application for judicial review brought by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6996&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6996&LangType=4105Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:30:00 GMTThe Ontario government is buying 100 new Dodge Caravans from Windsor’s Chrysler Plant to provide Ontario seniors with health-related transportation services.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6800&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6800&LangType=4105Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:55:00 GMTMcGuinty Government Unveils New Vans to Improve Access to Health Care in the Community; Seniors Can Stay at Home Longer, Surrounded by Loved Oneshttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6806&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6806&LangType=4105Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:25:00 GMTThe Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has recently received funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for 27 seniors’ health service proposals under the Aging at Home Strategy – a four-year, $1.1-billion initiative designed to help seniors live healthy, independent lives in the comfort and dignity of their own homes.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6802&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6802&LangType=4105Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMTWELCOME to our second issue of LHIN e-Health Council News. We are delighted to report that we received a very favourable response to our first issue and we look forward to continuing to share our progress and showcasing best practices in the field along the way. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6652&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6652&LangType=4105Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:40:00 GMTFollowing a report from the Lakeridge Health Whitby Site Steering Committee (LHWSC) of the Central East LHIN; the CELHIN Board has recommended to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) that necessary retrofits to Lakeridge Health Whitby be approved as soon as possible to allow the hospital site to reopen.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6418&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6418&LangType=4105Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:15:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN’s Clinical Services Planning (CSP) Project has started and Deloitte has been selected as the consultants to support the project’s Steering Committee.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6308&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6308&LangType=4105Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:25:00 GMThttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6310&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6310&LangType=4105Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:15:00 GMTChronic kidney disease is on the rise in Canada. In the Greater Toronto Area, it is estimated that end stage renal disease is increasing by 12 percent per year. The Scarborough Regional Dialysis Centre of the Scarborough Hospital is dialyzing over 700 patients and also following 3000 patients with chronic kidney disease.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6118&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6118&LangType=4105Thu, 29 May 2008 16:55:00 GMTThe Board of Directors of the Central East Local Health Integration Network invite you to attend the CE LHIN’s “Authenticity, Abundance and Alignment” June 2008 Symposium.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6114&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6114&LangType=4105Thu, 29 May 2008 16:15:00 GMTCentral East LHIN Board Chair, Foster Loucks, and Central East LHIN Senior Director of Planning, Integration and Community Engagement, James Meloche were at Durham Regional Council today providing an update on the consolidation of in-patient mental health services by the Rouge Valley Health System. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6090&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=6090&LangType=4105Wed, 28 May 2008 14:10:00 GMTPriority projects in the Central East LHIN have taken a major step forward with the announcement that project managers and co-ordinators are now in place to lead these projects.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5896&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5896&LangType=4105Wed, 14 May 2008 15:15:00 GMTLa stratégie du RLISS du Centre Est décrit un grand nombre de structures de soutien à l'engagement de la communauté, y compris la division de la région en neuf zones géographiques de planification et de mobilisation. Chaque zone de planification et de mobilisation est orientée et représentée par un groupe consultatif bénévole (une équipe) comprenant des fournisseurs de soins de santé, des consommateurs et d'autres membres intéressés de la communauté.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5580&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5580&LangType=4105Thu, 08 May 2008 14:15:00 GMTPaediatric leaders from across the Central East LHIN have begun working with Dr. Rosemary Moodie, Paediatric Lead for the Central East LHIN, as together they develop an integrated regional model of hospital-based Paediatric Care that delivers the highest quality of care across the Central East LHIN. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5550&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5550&LangType=4105Wed, 07 May 2008 10:20:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is inviting community members, health care consumers, hospital and community-based health care service providers, physicians and other interested individuals to join one of their nine local advisory teams called collaboratives. The nine teams, which have been in place since June 2006, support and advise the Central East LHIN on local health system performance, strategic priority setting, planning and evaluation.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5166&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5166&LangType=4105Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:35:00 GMTThe Lakeridge Health Corporation from the Central East Local Health Integration Network is amongst the 18 finalists for the 2008 Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Awards. Lakeridge Health is in contention for an award under the Innovations in Health Human Resources category. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5092&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5092&LangType=4105Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:10:00 GMTNew beds, more surgeries, and lower wait times are being targeted with a $76.2 million boost for Central East Local Health Integration Network hospitals – a 7.0 per cent increase over last year. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5086&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=5086&LangType=4105Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:30:00 GMTOn March 28th the Central East LHIN Board of Directors approved the Rouge Valley Health System’s 2008-2010 Hospital Service Accountability Agreement (HSAA). The budget assumptions included in the HSAA were based on the Rouge Valley Health System’s Deficit Elimination Plan which includes the consolidation of 20 in-patient mental health beds from Rouge Valley’s Ajax and Pickering site to the Rouge Valley Centenary site.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4978&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4978&LangType=4105Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:05:00 GMTThe Board of the Central East LHIN today took the next step in finalizing the 2008-2010 Hospital Service Accountability Agreements (HSAA) for each of its hospitals.  http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4904&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4904&LangType=4105Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:40:00 GMTInside Health Budget Special Edition, published for the employees of the Ministry of Health and Long- Term Care by the Communications and Information Branch, is being shared by the Central East LHIN organization with its many stakeholders. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4890&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4890&LangType=4105Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:05:00 GMTPlease join us at the Aging at Home Innovations Showcase being hosted on April 23rd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre by the province's 14 LHINs.  The Aging at Home Innovations Showcase is a one-day event that will showcase community achievements and innovations - and serve as a checkpoint for the government's Aging at Home strategy.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4848&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4848&LangType=4105Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:20:00 GMTMark your calendars for a dynamic one-day event that will showcase LHIN achievements and innovations - and serve as a check-point for Ontario's Aging at Home Strategy.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4768&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4768&LangType=4105Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:15:00 GMTWith the establishment of Local Health Integration Networks, Ontario’s health care transformation is unique in Canada. From the beginning, it was positioned as an evolutionary process characterized by learning, adjusting and fine tuning structures and processes for both the LHINs and the government.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4796&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4796&LangType=4105Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:55:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN’s Board of Directors has approved funding for five new “shared strategy” programs to improve health care for people with mental health and addictions needs, to support chronic disease management and prevention, and help address wait times, critical care and seniors’ care.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4726&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4726&LangType=4105Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:20:00 GMTHealth service providers and community residents from across the Central East region are working together to ensure that new Mental Health and Addictions projects, a key clinical priority for the Central East LHIN, become reality. A recent decision by the Central East LHIN Board of Directors to provide $1,045,181 in new funding for targeted Mental Health and Addictions projects that focus on youth support and transitions and the addictions sector will allow this to happen.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4568&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4568&LangType=4105Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:15:00 GMTCelebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo is an annual showcase of innovative initiatives that are driving health care system renewal in Ontario.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4542&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4542&LangType=4105Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:30:00 GMTWith chronic disease having a significant impact on residents and health care providers in the Central East LHIN, the board of the Central East LHIN has approved and funded three priority projects focused on improving care for chronic disease patients and their families.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4532&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4532&LangType=4105Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:30:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN Board of Directors is looking for two volunteers to join its Community Nominations Committee as it begins to recruit candidates to fill future board member vacancies.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4530&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4530&LangType=4105Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:55:00 GMTLocal health care service providers and community residents are seeing their hard work pay off after the Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN recently allocated over $2 million in funding for new projects focused on Mental Health and Addictions, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, and Seamless Care for Seniors.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4470&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4470&LangType=4105Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:35:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN Board of Directors has allocated just over $1 million in one-time funding to the eight public hospitals in the Central East area to help them deal with population growth pressures in the current fiscal year.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4468&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4468&LangType=4105Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:25:00 GMTHospital leaders from all nine Central East area hospitals are having individual meetings with representatives from the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) over the next two weeks as part of a province-wide Hospital Annual Planning Submission (HAPS) process. http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4232&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=4232&LangType=4105Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:05:00 GMTA Peer Review Team, appointed by the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to conduct an operational review of the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS), presented its findings to the Central East LHIN’s Board of Directors at its Open Board Meeting in Ajax on December 14th.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3972&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3972&LangType=4105Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:55:00 GMTWELCOME to our first edition of the LHIN e-Health Leads Council Newsletter!  On behalf of the Council we are excited to bring you this publication, the result of input from a number of people representing various constituencies - people who want to stay connected to the rapidly evolving e-Health landscape in our province.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3962&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3962&LangType=4105Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:40:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN has issued a formal Aging at Home Strategy - Call for Proposals to support the development of a Detailed Service Plan which will be submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care by February 29, 2008.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3946&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3946&LangType=4105Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:50:00 GMTThe annual Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo, hosted jointly by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care along with the 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), is returning for its third successful year! Mark your calendar for Tuesday April 22, 2008.  http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3904&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3904&LangType=4105Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:45:00 GMTThe Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) will hold their next open board meeting on Friday, December 14, 2007 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the HMS Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax. The general public and health care providers are invited to attend.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3902&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3902&LangType=4105Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:40:00 GMTPlanning Partner volunteers, health service providers, community stakeholders and local residents can now receive email notification when new content is added to the Central East LHIN website.  By clicking on the "My Page" button at the top of the home page (www.centraleastlhin.on.ca), individuals can now subscribe to a number of topics including "About Our LHIN", "Board of Directors", "e-Newsletters", "Resource Documents", the three clinical "Networks" and much more.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3404&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3404&LangType=4105Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:05:00 GMTAdministrative and clinical leaders from the eight hospital corporations in the Central East area will be meeting on Wednesday, October 17th to discuss some of the shared financial pressures each organization is facing as they strive to provide safe, quality care to the residents of Scarborough, Durham Region, Peterborough City and County, Northumberland/Havelock, the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton/Minden.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3196&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3196&LangType=4105Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:25:00 GMTThe Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) will hold their next open board meeting on Friday, October 12, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Haliburton Health Services – Minden site, 6 McPherson Street, Minden. The general public and health care providers are invited to attend.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3068&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3068&LangType=4105Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:05:00 GMTFoster Loucks, Chair of the Central East LHIN Board of Directors, announced today that Deborah Hammons will become the new CEO of the Central East LHIN.  Ms. Hammons, who is currently the Executive Director of Fairhaven, a long term care home in Peterborough, will assume her new role effective November 12, 2007.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3002&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=3002&LangType=4105Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe Government of Ontario has established the Dr. William Sibbald Award for Excellence in Patient Safety to recognize successful patient safety initiatives.  The late Dr. Sibbald was a pioneer in critical care medicine and a champion of improvements in patient safety system-wide. The Ontario Government is honoured to name this award after him.   The Dr. William Sibbald Award for Excellence in Patient Safety recognizes excellence and innovation in the development and implementation of patient safety initiatives across the health care system.  The $25,000 award will be granted, annually, to an organization or a collaborative.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2786&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2786&LangType=4105Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:50:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN Board of Directors is looking for two volunteers to join its Community Nominations Committee as it begins to create a pool of candidates to fill future board member vacancies.  These volunteers, with skills in a variety of areas including accounting, law, human resources or labour relations, will sit on the Community Nominations Committee as non-directors, and will help in creating a pool of candidates to serve on the Central East LHIN Board.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2800&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2800&LangType=4105Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:45:00 GMTToday Foster Loucks, Chair of the Central East Local Health Integration Network, announced that the government is increasing access to community-based health care for the residents of the northern part of the Central East region, by awarding a new Community Health Centre to Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL).http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2698&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2698&LangType=4105Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:35:00 GMTOn behalf of the Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN, please be advised that our 2006-07 Annual Report entitled "Engaged Communities. Healthy Communities." is now available on our website.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2616&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2616&LangType=4105Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:30:00 GMTOn August 28th, George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, visited a number of seniors centres across the province to launch an Aging at Home Strategy. The goal is to transform community health-care services so that seniors can live healthy, independent lives in their own homes. The Central East LHIN's Seamless Care for Seniors Network Steering Committee played a significant role in the development of this strategy.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2618&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2618&LangType=4105Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:30:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN Board of Directors recently approved funding for assisted living supports to 42 new supportive housing spaces in Peterborough, part of the St. Peter's and Marycrest redevelopments.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2384&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2384&LangType=4105Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:05:00 GMTNew content continues to be posted to the Central East LHIN website so that health service providers and community residents can get involved and be informed of the activities taking place in the Central East region.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2196&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2196&LangType=4105Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:05:00 GMTThe Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) will hold their next open board meeting on Friday, August 10, 2007, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Scarborough-Finch Location, 60 Scottfield Drive in Scarborough. The general public and health care providers are invited to attend.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1952&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1952&LangType=4105Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:40:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN announced today that Janet Beed, President and CEO of Markham Stouffville Hospital, will lead a Peer Review Team which will conduct an operational review of the Rouge Valley Health System. The Review Team will assess Board and Management effectiveness, financial management practices, operational effectiveness and productivity and utilization efficiencies.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2508&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=2508&LangType=4105Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:25:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is proud to announce the formation of six new Task Groups and a renewed Mental Health and Addictions Network.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1250&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1250&LangType=4105Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:50:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is inviting community residents and health care stakeholders from across the Central East to participate in a 3-day symposium.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1178&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1178&LangType=4105Tue, 22 May 2007 14:30:00 GMTThe Central East LHIN is working with the Mental Health and Addictions community to expand the membership of a renewed Mental Health and Addictions Network.http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1180&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1180&LangType=4105Tue, 01 May 2007 14:35:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release – April 26, 2007 MARILYN EMERY TO LEAD WOMENS COLLEGE HOSPITAL Central East LHIN Board starts search for new CEO AJAX – Foster Loucks, Board Chair of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Marilyn Emery has accepted the phttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1182&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1182&LangType=4105Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:25:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release – April 20, 2007 ONTARIO GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN MORE CRITICAL CARE BEDS Funding Will Enhance Hospital Resources For Better Access To Emergency Care Ajax – The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million so that patients will have better access to critical care services at the Ajax Pichttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1108&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1108&LangType=4105Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:45:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release – April 16, 2007 CHRONIC DISEASE LEADERS FORM STEERING COMMITTEE Network to focus on building better Chronic Disease Prevention and Management system in Central East AJAX – With chronic disease on the rise across Ontario, the Central East Local Health Integration Network has establishhttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1106&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1106&LangType=4105Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:45:00 GMTMarch 26, 2007 Ontario Health Quality Council, 1075 Bay Street, Suite 601, Toronto, ON M5S 2B1 Telephone: 416-323-6868 Toll Free: 1-866-623-6868 Fax: 416 323-9261 Website: www.ohqc.ca Today the Ontario Health Quality Council released Q Monitor, our 2007 yearly report on the quality of the publicly funded health care syhttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1098&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1098&LangType=4105Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:45:00 GMTNews Release Communiqu Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ministre de la Sant et des Soins de longue dure For Immediate Release March 9, 2007 2007/nr-049 MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS BETTER ACCESS TO HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT SERVICES Innovative Assessment Centre At The Scarborough Hospital To Reduce Wait Times TORONhttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1100&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1100&LangType=4105Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:45:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release – March 9, 2007 CENTRAL EAST LHIN CONTINUES TO BUILD LOCAL LEADERSHIP Local health care providers and community residents work on improving access to health care March 9, 2007 – Local health care providers and community residents have another opportunity to improve the health care syshttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1104&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1104&LangType=4105Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:40:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release -February 16, 2007 CENTRAL EAST LHIN INCREASING ACCESS TO LOCAL CARE Investments to help ease hospital overcrowding and provide increased access to emergency care February 16, 2007 -The Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is increasing access to local health services http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1110&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1110&LangType=4105Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:40:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release January 26, 2007 OPEN BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD IN PORT PERRY Central East LHIN Board of Directors welcomes public attendance The Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) will hold their next open board meeting on Friday, February 9, 2007, 9:00 am http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1112&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1112&LangType=4105Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:35:00 GMTCentral East LHIN Continues to Strengthen Public Involvement Local residents, health and social service providers to form Seniors Network January 15, 2007 For Immediate Release January 15, 2007 – Ajax, ON – The Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) invites interested individuals, seniors organizations anhttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1102&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1102&LangType=4105Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:35:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release December 15, 2006 VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS CENTRAL EAST WORKING ON HEALTH CARE PRIORITIES Chronic Disease, Mental Health and Addictions, Seamless Care for Seniors identified by communities Doctors, nurses, other health care professionals, health care service administrators, patients, cahttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1118&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1118&LangType=4105Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:30:00 GMTFIRST INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICE PLAN RELEASED OPTIMISM ABOUNDS! November 27, 2006 For Immediate Release November 27, 2006 – Ajax, ON – After thousands of hours of direct input by community members and health care service providers – including doctors, nurses and community agencies -the Central East Local Health Integrahttp://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1114&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1114&LangType=4105Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:35:00 GMTNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 24, 2006 CENTRAL EAST LHIN TO HOLD FIRST OPEN BOARD MEETING Important next step for public involvement in health care system The Board of Directors of the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) will hold their first open board meeting on Friday, December 8, 2006http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1116&LangType=4105http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/download.aspx?id=1116&LangType=4105Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:30:00 GMT