Welcome to AFHTO:
Your Primary Care Partner
At the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario —or just AFHTO for short—we’re on a mission to make primary care better for everyone in Ontario, both patients and providers. We’re a hub for collaboration in care, where evidence-based practice is shared and a community of innovators unites to transform the system.
We fight for fair, sustainable funding to ensure primary care teams have the resources needed to deliver top-tier care. Together with nearly 200 member organizations of almost 5,000 healthcare professionals, administrators and staff,
we care for 3.5 million Ontarians and growing.
We’re leading the charge to create a stronger, more equitable healthcare system for Ontario..
“AFHTO is proud to be hosting its annual conference with a theme of The Power of Primary Care: the Foundation of Integrated Care in Ontario. We have been very deliberate in our planning this year to take a step forward in how we think, plan and deliver our conference. Now, more than ever, AFHTO, its members and broader community of stakeholders can contribute to a new vision for primary care - that’s what this conference is all about. We hope to see you there!”
Jess Rogers
CEO
AFHTO - Advancing Primary Care Teams
#ItTakesaTeam
Primary care is where we typically turn first when sick, vulnerable or in need of someone to listen and guide us. It’s here we find trust, comfort and continuity of care while feeling seen, heard and valued.
Primary care teams are usually led by family physicians or nurse practitioners working alongside dietitians, social workers and other dedicated healthcare professionals, working together to care for you, the whole you.
While every team looks a little different, they all share a common goal: care through collaboration.
These teams are essential to making Ontario’s Your Health Plan a success, cut wait times and make healthcare more accessible for everyone.
Scientific Planning Committee
Jason Bartell BScN, MN
Executive Director and Nurse Practitioner
Chatham-Kent Family Health Team
Dragana Boljanovic-Susic PT, MSc
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and
Centre Coordinator of Clinical Education
Holland Centre- Sunnnybrook Health Sciences
Anna Chavlovski MD, MSc
Family Physician
Loyalist Family Health Team
Francine Janiuk BScN, MPA
Chair AFHTO Membership Committee and Board Member
Clinical Manager
Queen’s Family Health Team
Roxanne Pierssens - Silva RN
Executive Director
Norfolk Family Health Team
Jess Rogers BA
CEO
Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario
James Scott PhD
Chair
Patient and Family Advisory Committee at
Taddle Creek Family Health Team
Anusha Sivalogarajah RN
Nurse
East GTA Family Health Team
Michele Lajeunesse BPHE, MHK
Chief Operating Officer and
Health Promotion Coordinator
Marathon Family Health Team
Dinny Mathew MD, MSc, MBBS, RDCS
Executive Director
Prescott Family Health Team
Chair, Ontario Medical Group Management Association
Ivy Oandasan MD, MHSc, CCFP, FCFP
Family Physician
Director of Education,
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Dave Pearson BA, MSc
Executive Director
Headwaters Healthcare Ontario Health Team
Denis Tsang MSc, MAN, RD, CHE, CDE
Dietitian and
Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS)
Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team
Rod Ward
Mayor
Township of Armour
Chair
Almaguin Highlands Health Council
Coming Soon…..
Hotel Booking Code
Room bookings at the Westin Harbour Castle will be launched with Early Bird Registration
Travel Information & Discounts
We’re working hard to find our members and registrants ways to save!
Explore Toronto
Looking for a unique way to connect with your team while in the city? Stay tuned for a curated list of exciting opportunities while you are in Toronto.