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- RC VTAC in Medical Journals
RC VTAC in Medical Journals
2025, BMC Primary Care:
Assessing patient experiences with a Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (VTAC): a mixed-methods study using an online survey and semi-structured interviews in Renfrew County, Ontario
2025, BMJ Family Medicine and Community Health:
Impact of changes in primary care attachment: a scoping review
2023, British Medical Journal (BMJ Open):
Clinical and economic impact of a community-based, hybrid model of in-person and virtual care in a Canadian rural setting: a cross-sectional population-based comparative study.
2023, BMC Health Services Research:
Family physicians’ experiences with an innovative, community-based, hybrid model of in- person and virtual care: a mixed-methods study.
2022, JMIR Public Health Surveillance:
COVID-19 Assessment and Testing in Rural Communities During the Pandemic: Cross-sectional Analysis
2020, Canadian Family Physician (CFP):
Providing 24/7 healthcare for all during the COVID-19 pandemic - RC VTAC in the News
RC VTAC in the News
TV
Chief Paramedic Mike Nolan interviewed on CTV News Ottawa: March 24, 2023 – Ontario extends funding for Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
VTAC Medical Lead Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon and Chief Paramedic Mike Nolan interviewed on CBC's The National.
Chief Paramedic Mike Nolan interviewed on CTV News Ottawa Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre marks 1,000 days
Chief Paramedic, Mike Nolan interviewed on CTV Morning Live.
Podcasts
VTAC Medical Lead Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon interviewed on Rural Spark: Rethinking rural medicine during COVID-19
Radio
Chief Paramedic Mike Nolan featured on myFM RC VTAC moving to Carefor building at 425 Cecilia Street in Pembroke
Mayor for the Township of Admaston/Bromley and County of Renfrew Health Committee Chair, Michael Donohue interviewed on myFM Reliable funding a priority for RCVTAC
VTAC Medical Lead Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon featured on myFM VTAC providing extra support for kids during respiratory illness season
Arnprior and District Family Health Team Executive Director, Karen Simpson interviewed on YourTV Ottawa Valley.
Arnprior Regional Health CEO, Eric Hanna interviewed on CBC Radio’s All In A Day.
Newspaper
March 24, 2023 – 'A lifeline': Renfrew County VTAC secures permanent funding
March 25, 2023 – Renfrew County's virtual triage and assessment centre receives permanent provincial funding
May 24, 2023 – Renfrew County's virtual pandemic project might be short-term fix for family doctor shortage
- Media Releases
Media Releases
March 24, 2023 – RC VTAC to stay
March 24, 2023 – Ontario announces permanent funding for Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
December 21, 2022 – Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre recognizes 1,000 days and nights
February 9, 2022 – Ontario Minister of Health Commits to Continued Funding for RC VTAC
April 13, 2021 – VTAC now offers online booking for COVID-19 tests
March 26, 2021 – VTAC marks one year since it launched as a pandemic healthcare service
November 30, 2020 – VTAC's new digital system helps reduce turnaround time for COVID-19 test results
September 1, 2020 – VTAC surpasses 10,000 mark for both family doctor assessments and COVID-19 tests.
July 22, 2020 – New dashboard shares Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre’s impact on local health care.
May 21, 2020 – The Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre expands to serve South Algonquin residents.
April 28, 2020 – Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre results in 74% of patients avoiding a likely Emergency Department visit.
April 14, 2020 – Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre assess approximately 1,500 patients since go-live.
March 27, 2020 – New pandemic health-care service: Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre.