Nov. 26, 2024 — Burlington Ontario Health Team
Ontario Health Teams collaboration welcomes HealthPathways in Canada
Three Ontario Health Teams; Burlington Ontario Health Team, Greater Hamilton Health Network, and Middlesex London Ontario Health Team are thrilled to announce, in collaboration with Streamliners, the launch of HealthPathways in Canada. The agreement marks a milestone for integrated health systems across three regions by introducing a proven model that enhances health outcomes through a collaborative approach with our local healthcare providers.
Ontario Health Teams are providing a new way of organizing and delivering care that is more connected to patients, families and care partners in their local communities. Healthcare providers work as one coordinated team – no matter where they provide care, to strengthen local services, make it easier for patients to navigate the system, and create seamless transitions between providers.
Integrated health for better outcomes
HealthPathways is a trusted, clinician-designed tool that supports healthcare professionals by providing locally relevant, evidence-based guidelines and resources. The introduction of HealthPathways in Canada enables clinicians to deliver more efficient and effective care, improving patient outcomes across the healthcare system. “We’re thrilled to welcome Greater Hamilton, Burlington, and London Middlesex, three Ontario Health Teams into our global community. This partnership is an opportunity for our global network to share existing knowledge and processes so that we can continue to deliver on our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of people around the globe,” says Stella Ward, Streamliners CEO.
We’re excited to continue developing solutions that are valued globally by healthcare professionals and contribute to health system innovation.
Dr David Hambleton, managing director Streamliners Canada, UK, and Ireland
Local teams, global expertise
As a global team headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, Streamliners is looking forward to leveraging its worldwide team and expertise. The Canadian rollout will be led by the UK chapter of Streamliners. Dr David Hambleton, Managing Director of Streamliners UK says:
“I am delighted that we have this opportunity to work with such a great group of Ontario Health Teams in the Western Region. As they join our global community, we can further connect the health system, driving improved and equitable health outcomes and experiences for the people of Ontario.”
The on-the-ground presence of Streamliners UK will ensure that HealthPathways remains tailored to the specific needs and challenges of Canadian clinicians and patients, while also
tapping into Streamliners’ international expertise. This expansion broadens the global HealthPathways Community and brings Canadian healthcare perspectives into an international dialogue, benefiting all members of the HealthPathways Community.
“We are excited to bring HealthPathways to the Greater Hamilton area. We know our system is challenging to navigate from a provider and patient perspective, this will be a tool to deliver more efficient and locally tailored care to patients developed in partnership with our community,” says Melissa McCallum, Executive Director of Greater Hamilton Health Network.
“We are excited to partner with the GHHN and MLOHT to launch HealthPathways in Canada. This is a proven integrated care model that enhances health outcomes through collaboration,” says Kathy Peters, executive director of the Burlington Ontario Health Team.
