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Nurse Practitioners Eager to Collaborate with Dr. Jane Philpott and Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team to Improve Primary Care Access for Ontarians

01.15.25

NEWS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brett Hartley brett@impactcanada.com January 15, 2025 416 903 7797 Nurse Practitioners Eager to Collaborate with Dr. Jane Philpott and Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team to Improve Primary Care Access for Ontarians Toronto, Ontario — The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) proudly supports Minister Sylvia...

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Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners Celebrate Inclusion in Provincial Health Plans: A Win for Patients and Providers

01.10.25

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Brett Hartley brett@impactcanada.com (416) 903-7797 Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners Celebrate Inclusion in Provincial Health Plans: A Win for Patients and Providers TORONTO (January 10, 2025) - The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes the release of the latest Canada Health Act interpretation letter...

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Position Statement | NPs as Clinical Directors in Long-Term Care

12.05.24

December 5, 2024 Today, the Government of Ontario introduced the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024, which includes a three-year, $114-million suite of investments to enhance the quality of life and care for seniors and their caregivers in Ontario. The legislation will also improve the recruitment of medical directors for long-term care...

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Position Statement | Ontario Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses

11.28.24

November 28, 2024 Today, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Deputy Premier, Sylvia Jones announced that starting July 1, 2025, Nurse Practitioners will be able to: Order and apply a defibrillator to provide faster care to someone in cardiac arrest. Order and apply a cardiac pacemaker to make it faster for people to receive...

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What is a Nurse Practitioner?

11.14.24

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced university education who provides personalized, quality health care to patients. Ontario Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of health care services to individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings including hospitals and community based clinics in cities and smaller towns in...

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NPAO Annual Conference | Call for Volunteers

11.12.24

Be part of something BIG! We’re seeking passionate NPs to volunteer for the 2025 NPAO Annual Conference. This is your chance to contribute and highlight the incredible value of NPs. Learn more and become a volunteer

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