Nipissing-East Parry Sound is getting a new model of organizing and delivering health care.

MPP Vic Fedeli announced on the weekend that the Near North Health and Wellness Ontario Health Team is one of the first 24 teams in the province.

It brings together physicians with more than 30 partners including primary care, hospital care, long-term care, mental health and addictions, home and community care.

Officials say patients will experience easier transitions from one provider to another – like from hospital to home care.

Some proposed programs and services will start to be implemented in 2020.

A website is also being developed while there will also be a one number access line.

Integration of care is also underway in Nipissing’s Mental Health and Addictions sector.

 

(File photo by station staff)

Filed under: Near North Health and Wellness Team Ontario Health Team, Nipissing-East Parry Sound