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Family health team expansion in the works for Carleton Place
Inside Ottawa Valley Published an article on September 10, 2022
By Tara Gesner
Beckwith local Karen Simpson feels strongly that Carleton Place needs a family health team to serve Beckwith and Carleton Place residents.
“I see the benefits of a family health team through my work in Arnprior,” she told Carleton Place council on Aug. 23.
First boosters open for children 5- to 11-years-old, updated public health guidance going into the fall
September 1, 2022
Dear members,
Yesterday, the government announced that first boosters for children 5- to 11-years-old would be available as of today through the provincial COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated September 1, 2022 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Originally posted Jan. 27, 2020. Last updated September 1, 2022
This page will provide updates on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they become available. The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for primary care, along with posters. A website for healthcare providers is now live. You can also access information for the public on their site.
These 3 new family doctors are opening a Hamilton Mountain clinic amid a national physician shortage
CBC Hamilton Published an article on August 14th 2022
By Bobby Hristova
Hundreds of patients already signed up for the 688 Queensdale Ave. clinic that opens Monday.
Hamilton Mountain is getting a new family medicine clinic that is poised to serve roughly 3,600 patients, an addition that comes amid a Canadian shortage of family physicians.
PORTRAITS OF GIVING: Georgina nurse practitioner inspired by her patients
Georgina Advocate Published an article on August 15th 2022
By Sheri Andrunyk