Join the OHT-N Strategy Hive sessions next month, the next step in a collaborative planning process

Help set health and well-being priorities for Northumberland

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Tuesday, April 26, 2022  - The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N) has been leading a collaborative effort that is bringing together patients, caregivers, community members, health care and community service providers to shape, together, the future of care and services in Northumberland. 


“Building on the themes that have emerged through Community Conversations (March 2022), a Community Experience Survey (March 7 – April 4, 2022) and provider focus groups (March 2022), the next step in the OHT-N’s consultation process will involve a series of 2.5-hour mini-planning sessions called ’Strategy Hives,’” says Trish Baird, Executive Director of Community Care Northumberland and co-Chair for the OHT-N.


“The Hives will be held virtually over Zoom but participants will have the option to join with video or through a phone call. We hope you will join us for one or all of these upcoming sessions!” says Adrienne Bell-Smith, Executive Director of the Northumberland Family Health Team and co-Chair for the OHT-N.


“We thank everyone who has participated in this unique county-wide, cross-sector planning process to date,” said William Prawecki, chair of the OHT-N’s Experience Partner Council. “We are extending this next invitation to all who wish to join in the conversation, including providers, patients and caregivers, and all with an interest in improving health and well-being in Northumberland.”


Find the five Strategy Hive topics and dates below. Attend one, two or as many as you like! Pre-registration is required. Find the links to register as well as further details at ohtnorthumberland.ca. Login instructions and reminders will be shared with all registrants closer to the event dates.


Strategy Hive One: Equity, Inclusion and the Basics of a Healthy Life - May 11, 2022: 9:30am-12:00pm 
What could we do creatively in Northumberland to address chronic issues like housing, poverty and inequity that impact health and well-being in our community? What can we do to ensure that everyone feels welcome no matter where they seek out help?


Strategy Hive Two: Primary Care Solutions - May 12, 2022: 6:00pm-8:30pm 
What could we do differently to creatively meet needs typically addressed by a family physicians/nurse practitioners?


Strategy Hive Three: Aging Well at Home - May 17, 2022: 3:00-5:30pm 
What innovative solutions could we design together to proactively support seniors and those living with chronic conditions to age well in their homes?


Strategy Hive Four: Elevating Mental Health and Addictions Care – May 18, 2022: 6:00pm-8:30pm 
What new models of care and support could we adopt to better address the mental health and addiction needs of our community?


Strategy Hive Five: Making Our Health System Simpler and Easier to Navigate - May 19, 2022: 3:00pm-5:30pm 
How can we build upon our strong foundation of community collaboration to improve how people find the services they need, to create a simpler, more connected system of care in Northumberland?

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