East GTA Family Health Team was established August 2011. Immediately following it, a half day session was held to develop a clear vision and a set of values. A number of family physicians and allied health professionals joined the team, a lease was then negotiated at our current location to provide care under one roof. Two types of program streams were developed: prevention/education, and management of chronic conditions. Programs were created based on population health needs of the community.

As with any start ups, a number of fundamental changes took place during the ensuing years, most notably, rewriting the By-law of the not-for-profit corporation, creating a competency based Board of Directors, opening the programs and services to anyone in our catchment area (equitable care for all), creating key partnerships in the community and most importantly, creating a culture within the organization that would produce the best outcomes for patients and a healthy work environment for employees.

We remain an organization in evolution and are constantly looking for ways to improve our programs and deliveries.