Family Health Organizations

All Family Health Organizations share the same goal: to give you, the patient, better access to healthcare and more holistic services.

There are five Family Health Organizations in Peterborough working together with one Family Health Team. These groups include:

With majority of Peterborough family doctors working within one of these Family Health Organizations, we are one of the largest Family Health Teams in the province.

The family doctors have access to the exceptional interprofessional healthcare providers, which include:

  • Mental Health Clinicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Registered Nurses/Registered Practical Nurses

Chemong Family Health Organization

The family doctors and allied health professionals working with Chemong Family Health Organization are located at the Chemong Medical Centre in Bridgenorth and the Morton Community Healthcare Centre in Lakefield.

Hours of Operation:

  • Regular hours from Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Weekday Extended Hours Service Monday to Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
    After 8:00 PM and on Sundays and holidays you can call the Telephone Health Advisory Service (THAS) at 1-866-553-7205 to speak to a registered nurse

If you are a patient here, you have access to same-day urgent care appointments. Patients also have access to the Extended Hours Service listed above.

Is your family doctor part of the Family Health Organization? Locate your family doctor in the Find a Provider web page to find out!

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Greater Peterborough Family Health Organization

The family doctors’ clinics are located throughout the Peterborough County.

Hours of Operation:

  • Regular hours from Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Weekday Extended Hours Service: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday Extended Hours Service: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you are a patient here, you have access to same-day urgent care appointments. Patients also have access to the Extended Hours Service listed above. For details on this service, call your family doctors office.

Is your family doctor part of the Family Health Organization? Locate your family doctor in the Find a Provider web page to find out!

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Peterborough Community Family Health Organization

The family doctors and allied health professionals working with the Peterborough Community Family Health Organization are in the heart of downtown Peterborough. These clinics are located in the Turnbull building, Time Square, and the Be Well Centre.

Hours of Operations:

  • Regular hours from Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Weekday Extended Hours Service: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday Extended Hours Service: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday Extended Hours Service: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Statutory Holidays: Closed

If you are a patient here, you have access to same-day urgent care appointments. Patients also have access to the Extended Hours Service listed above.

Is your family doctor part of the Family Health Organization? Locate your family doctor in the Find a Provider web page to find out!

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The Peterborough Clinic Family Health Organization

The family doctors and allied health professionals working with The Peterborough Clinic Family Health Organization are located beside our local hospital. The Peterborough Clinic also is the home to medical specialist in our community. Learn more about The Peterborough Clinic Family Health Organization by visiting their website.

Hours of Operation:

  • Regular hours from Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Weekday Extended Hours Service: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Weekend Extended Hours Service: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Statutory Holidays: Closed

If you are a patient here, you have access to same-day urgent care appointments. Patients also have access to the Extended Hours Service listed above.

Is your family doctor part of the Family Health Organization? Locate your family doctor in the Find a Provider web page to find out!

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The Medical Centre Family Health Organization

The Medical Centre Family Health Organization, a uniquely designed building located on Charlotte Street, is home to many family doctors, interprofessional healthcare providers, and medical specialists. To learn more about The Medical Centre Family Health Organization, visit their website.

Organization Hours:

The Medical Centre team is available during the following hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Day Clinic (Monday – Friday): 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday Extended Hours Service: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday Extended Hours Service: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday Extended Hours Service: 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

If you are a patient here, you have access to same-day urgent care appointments. Patients also have access to the Extended Hours Service listed above.

Is your family doctor part of the Family Health Organization? Locate your family doctor in the Find a Provider web page to find out!

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