Markham Stouffville Hospital and our health care partners in the community have worked diligently to create the EYRND OHT. With the support of the Government of Ontario, the EYRND OHT will organize and deliver care that is more connected and centred on people with lived experiences, families and caregivers. To determine the first-year priorities, the EYRND OHT team analyzed community data, consulted with the Regional Municipality of York (York Region) and Regional Municipality of Durham (Durham Region), collaborated with more than 100 primary care providers, and received suggestions and input from more than 2,000 community residents. The EYRND OHT first year priorities will concentrate on improving care for people with lived experiences who have mental health challenges and/or addictions, and those living with dementia and their caregivers in Markham, Stouffville, Thornhill, Brock and Uxbridge. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, EYRND OHT will expand our target population include those living in long-term care homes, retirement homes, group homes, etc.