Join the Family Practice Network – Spread the word
Do you have colleagues that want to be more involved but are not already a part of the Family Practice Network? Those who are interested please contact Nkem Obinyelaku at nobinyelaku@kensingtonhealth.org to join.
About the Family Practice Network
The Mid-West Toronto Family Practice Network (MWT-FPN) is a non-profit corporation that represents all interested family practitioners who practice in the Mid-West Toronto region. The MWT-FPN works to improve, coordinate, and act as the leading voice in primary care in the healthcare system and acts as a key partner to our MWT-OHT.
The information below is primarily written to inform primary care providers of the benefits of the Network.
Currently, there are 315 members and the MWT-FPN is open to any family practitioner in the Mid-West Toronto region to join. Membership is voluntary and not legally binding as members can withdraw at any time. Members are kept informed of, and have the opportunity to influence change affecting primary care in our region– whether it’s about new services, accessing resources, or plans or policies that are being contemplated by the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team that has an impact on family health practitioners.
The Mid-West Toronto Family Practice Network (MWT-FPN) is the leadership voice for our members – all of the family physicians and nurse practitioners (NPs) in our region.
Our Vision
Family medicine providers are flourishing, valued and recognized as the core of our health system.
Our Mission
The MWT-FPN supports the wellbeing of our diverse members, represents their views, advocates for their unique needs, and provides leadership in primary care planning and decision making.
Our Guiding Values and Principles
The MWT-FPN uses these values and principles to guide its decisions and actions:
High Quality Care for Everyone: We believe that family physicians, NPs and patients thrive in a primary care system that is appropriately and equitably resourced to provide the best care.
Community and Connection: We believe that supportive relationships, collaboration and team-based care create positive change for family physicians, NPs and patients.
Respect: We believe that family physicians and NPs bring tremendous insight, and should be respected as equal partners at health system tables.
Board of Directors
The MWT-FPN has a Board of Directors that inclusively represents all practice models; Family Health Teams (FHTs), Family Health Organizations (FHOs) Community Health Centres (CHCs), small practices, Family Health Groups (FHGs), Comprehensive Care Models (CCMs), Fee for service solo physicians, and hospitals. There is a transparent process to select board members outlined in our governance documents based on member consensus.
Jessica Bawden (NP), Board Member
Dr. Adriana Di Stefano, Board Member
Dr. Hedi Enrenrich, Board Member
Dr. Vibhuti Gupta, Board Member
Dr. Audrey Karlinsky, Board Member
Dr. Dara Maker, Board Member
Dr. Puja Malik, Board Member
Dr. Michelle Naimer, FPN Co-Chair
Dr. Faye Goldman, FPN Co-Chair
Dr. Benn Kaasa, Secretary & Treasurer
About Us
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