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 Pictured here on August 28, 2025 officially cutting the ribbon to open the new Primary Care Building at Deep River and District Health (DRDH) are Sarah-Lynn Parker – DRDH Manager of Clinical Services for Primary and Ambulatory Care, Dr. Armer – North Renfrew Family Health Team (FHT) Lead Physician, Catherine Filipe – FHT Nurse Practitioner, Lauren Haggerty – FHT Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Quenneville – FHT Family Physician, Janna Hotson – DRDH President and CEO, Dan Ross – Knowledge Keeper, Billy Denault – MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, William Willard – DRDH Executive Vice President and CFO, David Cox – DRDH Board Chair, Dr. Ceponis – Family Physician, Dr. McVey – Family Physician, and Meagen Boisvenue – DRDH Vice President of Clinical Services and CNE.
Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is proud to announce the official grand opening of our new Primary Care Building – a major milestone in expanding our health campus and transforming the delivery of primary care in our region.
The celebration took place on August 28, 2025, at the newly completed facility, with patients, physicians, team members, and community partners in attendance. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the collaborative efforts that brought this project to life and to recognize the positive, long-term impact this new building will have on local health care delivery.
“This new building represents the culmination of years of collaboration between health system partners, local family physicians, and our community,” said Janna Hotson, President and CEO of DRDH. “Our organization now has a modern, purpose-built space dedicated to delivering comprehensive, team-based primary and preventative care all under one roof.”
Located on the DRDH campus, the one-story, 11,000-square-foot facility is now home to the North Renfrew Family Health Team, a range of DRDH’s outpatient and ambulatory services, and the family medicine practices of Dr. Ceponis and Dr. McVey. Together, these services form a central hub for primary and preventative care.
With the opening of this new building, patients will benefit from improved collaboration among healthcare providers, reduced travel between services, and care delivered in a welcoming, accessible environment designed to support their health and well-being. The space will also enhance the experience for health care teams, enabling continued growth and innovation in service delivery to meet evolving community needs.
The project was made possible in part through funding from the Government of Ontario. “We are deeply grateful for the province’s investment in this project,” said David Cox, Chair of the DRDH Board of Directors. “This new facility not only strengthens our ability to care for patients today but also supports the long-term sustainability of health care in our region.”
MPP Billy Denault (Renfrew–Nipissing–Pembroke) also praised the project, stating, “This new Primary Care Building represents a meaningful investment in the health and wellness of the people of Deep River and surrounding communities. I commend DRDH for their vision and leadership in bringing this important development to life.”
The new Primary Care Building will begin welcoming its first patients this week, marking the beginning of a new chapter in person-centered, team-based care for our community.
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