RNAO responds to government’s expansion of primary care teams

On June 23, the provincial government announced more than 130 new and expanded primary care teams to connect people in underserved communities to care. In the government’s media release, RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun is quoted: "The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) 54,400+ registered nurses (RN) and nurse practitioner (NP) members applaud the provincial government for its investment in more than 130 new and expanded primary care teams across the province. Prioritizing communities with the greatest needs is critical to expand access to high-quality, team-based care for people in underserved areas. NPs and RNs are essential to the success of these teams – and we welcome the emphasis on their retention and recruitment. This investment responds directly to RNAO’s long-standing call to build a health system rooted in strong community care – anchored in primary care, centred on people, integrated across sectors, grounded in equity and social determinants of health, and delivered through publicly funded, not-for-profit models. We look forward to continuing collaborating with government and partners to ensure that every person in Ontario is connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner and can access the timely, comprehensive care they need – close to home."

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