Get Involved

Join us as we work to connect local care. You can get involved as a Lived Experience Partner to share your experience using our healthcare system, or organizations can join us as Members of the KLH-OHT. Learn more below about how to join the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton OHT.

Get Involved

Join us as we work to connect local care. You can get involved as a Lived Experience Partner to share your experience using our healthcare system, or organizations can join us as Members of the KLH-OHT. Learn more below about how to join the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton OHT.

Become a Lived Experience Partner

Join us as we work together to connect local care. We’re looking for people from our community that are patients, clients, caregivers or family members who have experience using our healthcare system. Your feedback will help shape the future of our local healthcare and services. The total time commitment will can vary based on the various engagement opportunities offered.

If you’re interested in becoming a Lived Experience Partner, please fill out the application form below, and a team member will contact you

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Our Commitment to Values

The Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team are dedicated to upholding the Ontario Patient, Family and Caregiver Declaration of Values. We believe in fostering a healthcare environment that prioritizes respect, compassion, and collaboration, ensuring that every individual receives the highest standard of care.

Our Stories

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Caroline Fenelius-Carpenter

"Stories need to be told to create change, and sharing those stories with the right people and repeating them creates change."

Read Caroline's Story

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Susan Ferguson

"We need to continue to provide the navigation tools and resources to our public so they can use what resources are available but are unknown."

Read Susan's Story

Lived Experience Partner Handbook

Our Lived Experience Partner Handbook is a guidance document that our patient, family and caregiver partners can use to help support their participation with the KLH-OHT. It outlines the key initiatives of the KLH-OHT, defines the role of a Lived Experience Partner, and provides advice on how to talk about personal experiences.

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Work with Us

Join us as we work together to connect local care. We’re looking for local healthcare organizations to work with us towards common goals related to improved health outcomes, patient/client/resident and provider experience, and value.

If you’re interested in working with us please reach out to:  info@klhoht.ca.

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