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General Questions

What is Primary Care?

Primary care is the regular care you get from a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or clinic team. It is the foundation of our healthcare system and the main way most people will access regular health care throughout their lives.

What is a Practice-Based Learning and Research Network (PBLRN)?

Practice-Based Learning and Research Networks (PBLRNs) are not-for-profit groups that are based at a university or health organization. They work with primary care providers, organizations, and researchers to share information that can help improve health care.

How did POPLAR start?

POPLAR was created in 2021 when the seven regional PBLRNs in Ontario came together to share information and use data to improve primary care across the province.

The seven regional PBLRNs are:

  • Northern Ontario School of Medicine Research Toward Health Hub (NORTHH)

  • Ottawa Practice Enhancement Network (OPEN), University of Ottawa

  • Eastern Ontario Network (EON), Queen’s University

  • McMaster University Sentinel and Information Collaboration (MUSIC)

  • University of Toronto Practice-Based Learning and Research Network (UPLEARN) 

  • Southwestern Ontario Network (SWON), Western University

  • Equity, Performance, Improvement and Change (EPIC), The Alliance for Healthier Communities

 

Please visit our Networks page to learn more.​

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