Dufferin Area Family Health Team

08/10/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀.

⬆️ 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁, gently but firmly.
🧼 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 with soap and water.
🧴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 with rubbing alcohol or an iodine swab.

Keep an eye on your health in the days and weeks after a tick bite. If you develop symptoms or have any concerns, consult your health care provider.

✅ 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸? 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: ontario.ca/ticks

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Join us for a fun evening of button making, designing friendship bracelets, painting a 3D-printed figurine, and explore the new Makerspace at the Alder Library.

Please register online in advance as this event is being held after the library closes for the evening.

https://calendar.orangevillelibrary.ca/default/Detail/2026-08-21-1900-Teen-Arts-Night

08/10/2026

Keeping active and staying connected to community as you age is vital to your overall health. We offer a variety of health and wellness activities

08/10/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Full-Time Social Worker in Orangeville🚨
Are you an MSW or BSW looking to make a real impact in your community? The Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) is growing, and we're looking for a passionate Social Worker (1.0 FTE) to join our team in Orangeville!

Bring your expertise in system navigation, trauma-informed care, and psycho-social assessments to empower patients navigating complex health and social needs.

📩 Ready to apply? Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Monday, August 31st, 2026.

For details and to apply, visit https://dafht.ca/about-us/careers/.

08/04/2026

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07/31/2026

The Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) is looking for two dedicated professionals to join our compassionate, multi-disciplinary team serving Dufferin and Caledon!

💼 Open Positions (37.5 Hours/Week each):
• Mental Health Therapist
• Mental Health Community Case Manager

✨ Why Join DAFHT?
We believe in supporting our team just as much as we support our patients. Here is what you can look forward to:
• 🛡️ HOOPP Pension Plan
• 💙 Comprehensive extended health care benefits (health, dental, vision, critical illness insurance & EFAP)
• 📚 Continuous education and professional development support
• ⚖️ A true organizational commitment to work-life balance and flexible hours
• 🚗 Mileage compensation
• 💰 Competitive salary based on the Ministry of Health compensation grid

📩 How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and required cover letter to [email protected] by August 24, 2026.

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07/31/2026

07/30/2026

Our EarlyON Sites will be closed on Monday, August 3 for the holiday.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

07/30/2026

Public Health offices will be closed on Monday, August 3 for the Civic Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, August 4. Visit https://bit.ly/3TJO75O more information.