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Lakelands FHT
What is a Family Health Team?
Family Health Teams are organizations that include a team of family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dieticians, and other professionals who work together to provide primary care to the community. Family Health Teams provide more service and a wide range of health options, especially for people who don't have a doctor.
Family Health Teams provide the care they need in their communities, as each team is set-up based on local health and community needs. They focus on chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, and work with other health care organizations, such as public health units and Community Care Access Centres.
Our Story
History
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2008
Community Committee Formed
A committee was formed by the municipality to look at health care in the community and what could be done to ensure services for the future. The committee determined that an application for a Family Health Team would be submitted when the Ministry of Health invited same. This was done in July of 2009 and approved in December the same year.
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2010
Northbrook Clinic Opens
Lakelands Family Health Team moved into the former quarters of the Northbrook Medical Centre, 12357 - Highway 41, on November 1, 2010.
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2011
Denbigh Satellite Opens
Lakelands used an abandoned public school in Denbigh for this project, and completed the renovations needed to house the Denbigh satellite of the Family Health Team on October 17, 2011. Lakelands Family Health Team will be an invaluable service to Northbrook and Denbigh area, as it hosts a growing population of rostered patients.
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2014
Program Expansion
Expanded interdisciplinary care to include in-house mental health counselling and dietitian-led education sessions, deepening our chronic disease management offerings.
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2018
New Services Launched
Introduced group medical visits and a community outreach program, bringing more accessible care to patients across our catchment area.
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2022
Digital Upgrade
Modernized our electronic medical records system and launched virtual care visits, making it easier for patients in remote communities to connect with their care team.
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2026
Community Milestone
Reached a new milestone in patient enrolment and clinical capacity, reflecting our continued commitment to serving the Addington Highlands.
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