Scarborough, ON — (February 6, 2025) — The Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT) is excited to announce the start of our Strategic Plan Refresh. 

It has been almost three (3) years since SOHT created its very first strategic plan: Scarborough Ontario Health Team. Much has changed in that time and we need to review our strategic plan and update it based on current needs and priorities of our diverse community and our health care providers. 

The objectives of the Strategic Plan Refresh process are to:

• • Review SOHT’s existing Vision and Values and make changes as necessary.
  • Develop a 3 to 5-year strategic plan with a roadmap outlining how we will achieve the plan (e.g., the different initiatives for each year, recommended outcomes, what it will take for us to succeed and data to measure our success).

There will be opportunities for Scarborough community members and local health care providers to have a voice and share input to the Strategic Plan Refresh.

We are very pleased that a team of very experienced consultants from Health Innovations Group (HIG) will be assisting SOHT with this important process which we aim to complete by June 2025.

“With renewed energy and a shared commitment to advancing health equity, we are thrilled to embark on this strategic plan refresh, ensuring our coalition continues to lead with innovation, collaboration, and impactful solutions for the communities we serve!“- Dr. Larry Erlick and Michele James, Co-Chairs of SOHT’s Collaboration Council

“The Strategic Plan Refresh will bring focus and prioritize equity and inclusion to better serve Scarborough’s population, regardless of their background or circumstances,” added Jeanie Argiropoulos, Co-Chair of SOHT’s Governance Committee

“With this Strategic Plan Refresh, we are poised to propel our SOHT into an even stronger future, creating lasting impact and equity-focused innovative solutions that improve the health and well-being of Scarborough”, said Surkhab Peerzada, Director of SOHT.

“As co-chairs of the Client and Family Advisory Committee, we are confident that this strategic plan refresh will ensure that the voices and needs of those we serve are at the heart of everything we do moving forward!” – Jan Haskings and Dr. Abdul Fattah, Co-chairs of Client and Family Advisory Committee

“As co-chairs of the Scarborough Family Physician Network, we are excited about SOHT’s strategic plan refresh. We believe that this process will empower Scarborough’s primary care providers to have their voice heard and shape solutions that enhance care for our patients and communities” – Dr. Rosemarie Lall and Dr. Donna Vlahos, SFPN Co-Chairs.

“Health Innovations Group is excited to support Scarborough OHT and partners with this important strategic plan refresh process. We have significant experience in strategic planning and supporting health and social services partners come together and define system priorities which are tangible and implementable.  We commit to hearing your feedback and keeping the voice and needs of the patient/client at the centre of this planning process” – Amanda Pieris, Project Lead, Health Innovations Group

For more information on SOHT’s Strategic Plan Refresh, please visit this page: (Home – Scarborough Ontario Health Team).

For questions or follow-up, please email: scarboroughoht@shn.ca

About Ontario Health Teams (OHT):
Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) organize and deliver services in local communities. They provide people with better connected and more convenient care. The teams bring together health care providers from across health and community sectors to work as one collaborative team to better coordinate care and share resources.

Ontario Health Teams are made up of providers and organizations including:

• • primary care
  • hospitals
  • home and community care
  • mental health and addictions services
  • long-term care

About Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT):
Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT) has one of the largest populations of all OHTs in the province and is based in one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Approved as a OHT in 2020, SOHT is a network of over forty partner organizations with a rich history of collaboration providing health and community services across the continuum of care. Our OHT’s attributed populations of almost 900,000 goes beyond the residents of Scarborough to include residents of neighbouring communities that have made Scarborough their health care destination of choice.

ஸ்கார்பரோ பல்வேறு மற்றும் உள்ளடக்கியது, மேலும் உங்கள் ஒன்டாரியோ சுகாதாரக் குழுவாக, உங்கள் கவனிப்பும் இருக்க வேண்டும் என்று நாங்கள் நம்புகிறோம்.

About Health Innovation Group (HIG):
Health Innovations Group (HIG) is an independent management consulting firm specializing in assisting governments and public service organizations in finding innovative solutions to the challenges in delivering the most appropriate services to clients and their families.  We firmly believe that collaborative efforts across multiple sectors are key to effecting the positive changes desired by community and service providers. Our primary focus remains on the individuals and families in need of receiving these vital services. Led by Dr. Joe Bornstein, Health Innovations Group is a Canadian consulting firm with a highly experienced team and a strong track record of client satisfaction.  HIG has previous experience working in Scarborough and understands the needs of the Scarborough community.