Family Health Team /ˈfæm(ə)li helθ tim/

1. a group of health care professionals who work together to provide primary care to a group of patients.

2. an Ontario government funded model of providing a wide range of health services including treatment services, disease management and prevention and health promotion to a group of patients.

3.  a group of amazing people who want to care for and support you in your health journey

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Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone: 613-584-1037.

What is the North Renfrew Family Health Team?

The present team of three doctors, two nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, and office administration, along with a social worker, dietitian and pharmacist, provide access to primary medical care to approximately 1300 local residents registered with the team. Telemedicine services for specialist consultations are available as needed.

The North Renfrew Family Health Team, located in the medical building attached to the Hospital, opened its doors in 2006. Since then, it has provided services to residents of the Towns of Deep River and Laurentian Hills and the Township of Head, Clara and Maria. 

What is the patient experience within a Family Health Team?

Family Health Teams are patient centred and patients will have access to a number of primary health care services from a variety of team members, including a family doctor. For example:

• A health care provider will continue to see patients during regular office hours
• The team approach means service is relatively easy to access on a timely basis
• Patients will have access to other health care professionals within the Family Health Team: nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitian, social worker and pharmacist
• Patient visits often allows for more time and discussion of health concerns than might be possible in a more traditional medical office setting 
• Health promotion like well baby visits, hypertension management, and smoking cessation programs will be offered by health care practitioners from the team who you know and trust

How can I register?

The team continues to accept new patients in this geographic area that are not registered with a family physician. If you do not have a family physician, you are encouraged to call Health Care Connect at 1-800-445-1822. This Ontario government service refers people without a family health care provider to a family doctor or a nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in their community. Health Care Connect will forward your information to the North Renfrew Family Health Team.