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PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL FERADAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BARRIE COMMUNITY FAMILY HEALTH TEAM REGARDING THEIR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Mr. Michael Feraday, Executive Director of the Barrie and Community Family Health Team provided a presentation on the Barrie Community Family Health Team's programs and services. He provided an overview of the purpose of the Health Team and described the history and statistics related to the Team as well as its composition. Mr. Feraday reviewed the programs and services provided by the Heath Team. He outlined the challenges associated with un-rostered patients in the region and the need for additional family physicians. Mr. Feraday described the support services and connectivity within the community, care collaborators, government and academia. He observed that the Barrie Community Family Health Team acts as a hub for the community in the continuity of care. Mr. Feraday provided an overview of the Research Education Quality Improvement Program and highlighted the Foundation of Excellence in Care for All. He described HealthLink and its relationship to the Minister of Health's vision. Mr. Feraday reviewed the goals of HealthLink, as well as the three phases that will allow for measurable positive impact on health care. In closing, Mr. Feraday commented on the importance of the services provided by the Barrie Community Family Health Team.
Members of Council asked a number of questions related to the presentation and received responses from the presenter.