Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario

06/19/2026

Nurse Practitioners, healthcare leaders, and acute care professionals are invited to attend the NP Edge: Innovation in Acute Care Conference on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

This dynamic event will bring together Nurse Practitioners and healthcare leaders from across Ontario to explore innovative ideas, share best practices, and shape the future of hospital-based care. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts, network with colleagues, and engage in meaningful discussions on advancing acute care practice.

📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON

Registration is now open.
https://loom.ly/Y9k0azc

06/19/2026

Nurse Practitioners play an important role in long-term care settings across Ontario — supporting residents, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

NPs help improve continuity, responsiveness, and access to care.

06/19/2026

Why attend the 2026 NPAO Annual Conference?

This year’s conference offers:

✔ Clinical updates
✔ Leadership development
✔ Health system strategy discussions
✔ Networking opportunities
✔ Practical sessions you can apply immediately
✔ Conversations shaping the future of NP practice in Ontario

🎟️ Early bird registration is open.

👉 Register now: npao.org/2026conference

06/18/2026

Ontario failed to meet its April 1, 2026 deadline set by the Canada Health Act Interpretation Letter to implement a publicly funded model for nurse practitioner (NP) services, creating uncertainty for both patients and providers.

At a time when nearly 3.3 million Ontarians lack access to a regular primary care provider, continued inaction only widens the gap in access to care. Nurse Practitioners are ready to support more patients, but equitable and supportive funding models are essential to enable them to do so effectively.

Join NPAO in advocating for flexible, sustainable funding models by sending a letter to your local MPP and the Minister of Health today: https://loom.ly/cNDPTdQ

Ontario missed the April 1st 2026 deadline to implement a publicly funded model for Nurse Practitioner services as directed by the Canada Health Act Interpretation letter, leaving patients and providers […]

06/17/2026

Supporting OHTs & PCNs

06/15/2026

During Pride Month, we recognize the importance of respectful, inclusive, and equitable healthcare for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Every patient deserves safe, patient-centered care.

06/13/2026

**Your story matters.**

Have you received care from a Nurse Practitioner?

The Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) is collecting anonymous feedback from patients, families, and caregivers to better understand the impact Nurse Practitioners have on healthcare across Ontario.

Whether your Nurse Practitioner helped you access care sooner, manage a chronic condition, navigate the healthcare system, or simply made you feel heard, we want to learn about your experience.

Your feedback will help raise awareness of the important role Nurse Practitioners play in delivering high-quality, accessible care and support advocacy efforts to strengthen healthcare services for Ontarians.

✅ Anonymous survey
✅ Takes only a few minutes
✅ Open to patients, families, and caregivers

Share your experience today: https://loom.ly/I2RRiVk

📣 Nurse Practitioners: Please consider sharing this survey with your patients and communities.

Every response helps demonstrate the value Nurse Practitioners bring to patient care and strengthens our collective voice for a healthier Ontario.

06/13/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight 🌟

At NPAO, we're proud to celebrate the many ways Nurse Practitioners make a difference in their communities - both inside and outside of healthcare.

This season, Nurse Practitioner Gretsinger is supporting local community recreation through her sponsorship of the Grantham Optimist Softball Co-Ed 2 Bluejays in St. Catharines, helping raise the profile of both the Nurse Practitioner profession and NPAO within her community.

Whether caring for patients, mentoring future leaders, volunteering, advocating, or supporting local initiatives, Nurse Practitioners are helping build healthier, stronger communities every day.

Thank you, Ellen, for your commitment to community and for being a proud ambassador for the Nurse Practitioner profession beyond the clinic walls.

⚾ We wish the team a great season!

06/12/2026

A sincere thank you to the sponsors and partners supporting the 2026 NPAO Annual Conference.

Your partnership helps create opportunities for education, collaboration, innovation, and professional connection for nurse practitioners across Ontario.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor?

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/mAMLut4

06/12/2026

Meet a Nurse Practitioner: NPAO would like to recognize & acknowledge NP Tara Peel!

Tara Peel, NP-PHC,MSCP, is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at the Aurora Newmarket Family Health Team, where she has provided comprehensive, patient-centred care for the past 14 years. A graduate of Queen’s University, Tara has a special interest in women’s health and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society and a Certified ADHD Practitioner.

She is passionate about improving access to care through clinical practice, patient education, and community outreach, including the delivery of virtual menopause education programs. Tara also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, supporting the advancement of accessible, integrated healthcare services within the community.