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Peterborough, ON – As our community enters into Stage Two of the provincial reopening, Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT), Peterborough Public Health (PPH) and Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) are asking all patients over the age of two (2) to wear a non-medical mask when attending in-person appointments. The Ministry of Health recommends a face […]

While Risk Remains Low, Community Advised to Prepare While there are still no local cases and the risk of severe illness remains low, Peterborough Public Health is advising organizations and local residents that now is the time to get ready for the arrival of COVID-19 in our area. “Since there isn’t a vaccine developed yet, […]

The Peterborough Clinic announced today, March 2, 2020, that it has engaged Dufferin Construction, a Division of CRH Canada Group Inc. and D.M. Wills Associates Limited to reconstruct and combine the parking lots at 26 Hospital Drive and 10 Hospital Drive. The purpose of the parking lot reconstruction will be to alleviate traffic congestion on […]

This article examines three family health teams (FHTs) in different Ontario communities that exemplify the features of a Patient’s Medical Home (PMH), a vision developed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. With PMH supports and foundations in place, these FHTs deliver high-quality care enabled by strong PMH functions: accessible, comprehensive, patient- and family-centred […]

Ontario Health Teams Part of Province’s Plan to End Hallway Health Care PETERBOROUGH — Ontario is delivering on its commitment to end hallway health care and build a connected and sustainable health care system centred around the needs of patients. The province is introducing Ontario Health Teams, a new model of care that brings together […]

The Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class who uses advanced nursing knowledge and skill to provide optimal care to patients. The Nurse Practitioner promotes judicious use of resources by using good clinical judgment when ordering medications and diagnostic tests, managing chronic and acute conditions and communicating with patients and colleagues. Position […]

Lori Richey and Dr. Kaetlen Wilson chosen to succeed Peterborough Networked Family Health Team founders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Tuesday, June 2, 2015 The Primary Health Care Services (PHCS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Richey as its new executive director, and Dr. Kaetlen Wilson as its medical director, effective […]

Announcement from Dr. Tom Richard, Chair, PHCS Board of Directors: Dear Colleagues and Partners, It is with great pleasure that I wish to announce the appointment of Lori Richey to the role of Executive Director of Primary Health Care Services of Peterborough. The Board undertook an exhaustive process over the last 9 months. Our Search […]

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