Who We Are
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. We are a network composed of:
- People with HIV
- Academic and community-based researchers
- Members of AIDS service organizations and other community groups
- Decision makers from all levels of government and various community groups
- Health care providers
What We Do
Guided by our
strategic plan, we strive to:
- Support health care providers by developing HIV education workshops, creating networking opportunities and removing barriers to providers working in HIV care
- Support community efforts to address the determinants of health by building partnerships between researchers and community, enhancing the capacity for community-based research, and supporting research on the determinants of health
- Invest strategically in research and researchers that will have a significant impact on the HIV epidemic in Ontario
- Support effective and innovative eHealth information technologies that will help HIV physicians and other providers care for people with HIV
- Develop and support a clinical research database that will enhance care
- Share information with all key decision makers and integrate new knowledge into practice
- Monitor and evaluate OHTN activities regularly
In our work, we value:
- Respect, compassion and responsibility towards people with HIV
- Excellence and innovation in HIV prevention, care, treatment and research
- Leadership, integrity and accountability
What We Invest In
With the guidance of our Board of Directors and a number of expert advisory committees and working groups, the OHTN allocates its provincial funding towards:
How We Are Governed
The OHTN is governed by a
Board of Directors elected from the following stakeholder groups:
- People with HIV
- Primary Care Physicians Groups in Toronto and Ottawa
- Ontario HIV Outpatient Clinic Directors and Coordinators Group
- Canadian Association for HIV Research Ontario
Representatives of Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care also participate on the board as non-voting members.
We also are governed by the OHTN By-Law and Diversity and Inclusion Statement.