Primary Care Network
What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)?
The WEOHT Primary Care Network (PCN) is working to connect, integrate, and support primary care providers across Windsor-Essex. Its ultimate goals are to improve the coordination and delivery of care for patients and enhance the experience of primary care providers.
The PCN has two primary objectives, as it relates to its work within the WEOHT:
- To organize the local primary care sector for participation in WEOHT planning and provide a strong, coordinated voice in WEOHT decision-making; and,
- To support the implementation of local and provincial health system priorities.
Through its collective voice, the PCN can help break down health system barriers, addressing inequities in health outcomes & access in local communities that will improve patient experiences. To learn more about Primary Care Networks in Ontario Health Teams visit ontario.ca .
Executive Members
- Dr. Jennifer Bertram WEOHT Primary Care Lead
- Erin Lamphier, NP (Co-Chair)
- Dr. Tim O’Callahan (Co-Chair)
- Dr. Michael McLean (Co-Chair Elect)
- Andrew Atkins
- Charlene Salmon, NP
- Frank Minardi
- Dr. Grant Fortowsky
- Heather Raymond, NP
- Dr. Huma Kazmie
- Dr. Jeff Dennison
- Dr. John Day
- Dr. Terry DeLuca
- Dr. Vikesh Maraj
If you are a primary care provider in Windsor-Essex and interested in becoming a member of the WEOHT Primary Care Network, please e-mail info@weoht.ca
2027-2028 Call for Proposals
Dear Windsor-Essex Primary Care Community,
On September 29, 2026, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Ontario Health, launched the 2027-2028 Call for Proposals to create and expand approximately 78 interprofessional primary care teams (IPCTs) that will attach 600,000 more people to primary care.
This new $250 million investment is part of the Government’s $3.4 billion commitment to supporting Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan, bringing the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029.
2027-2028 Call for Proposals
Existing or prospective primary care teams are invited to submit proposals for funding consideration through their associated Ontario Health Team (OHT) and Primary Care Network (PCN). All OHTs and their PCNs are eligible to submit proposals for new and expanded IPCTs through the General Stream.
Proponents are encouraged to focus on the four strategic evaluation priorities of the Call for Proposals:
- Primary Care Attachment
- Readiness to Implement
- Supporting Geographic Coverage
- Meeting Primary Care Objectives
Proposal Development:
This year’s proposal package has been updated by OH based on feedback from previous funding rounds and lessons learned through the proposal development and evaluation processes. Changes have been made to improve flow, reduce duplication, and strengthen alignment with the strategic evaluation priorities of the Call for Proposals.
Application Package
Below are the materials required to support proposal development and submission, including:
- Call Instructions General with detailed information related to the development and submission processes for respective proposals
- Proposal package including the proposal form, budget template and supporting appendices
- WEOHT Data from the Primary Care Action Team data dashboard
Key Dates
| MS Teams Meeting | Intended Audience | Date, Time and Link | Purpose |
| Mandatory MS Teams Meeting for any proponent interested in submitting an application. | All interested proponents. Organizations may send a designate. | Monday, October 19, 20265:00 PM Eastern Time https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2467000468941043?p=b5lbKA0eKVzMMlFrkO Meeting ID: 246 700 046 894 104 3 Passcode: NH7LX6fD | To provide information on the WEOHT PCN’s evaluation process including scoring, timelines and local priorities. |
Submission Deadline
The deadline for submissions is November 2, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Thank you for your continued commitment to connecting every person in Ontario to primary care.
If you have any questions, please contact WEOHT Staff at info@weoht.ca.