MISSION STATEMENT

We are a collaborative team of interdisciplinary health care professionals delivering quality health care in a patient-centered environment.

What is a Family Health Team?
Family Health Teams are primary health care organizations that include a team of family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other professionals who work together to provide primary health care for their community.

Am I Eligible?
Our services are open to patients who have a Family Health Team doctor, and you do need a referral from your doctor or another Family Health Team provider. However, some of our programs are open to all-comers, see below for exceptions.
Find out if your doctor is part of our team.

OUR DOCTORS

Exceptions:
The following programs are open to all residents of our region:
Diabetes Education
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
Smoking Cessation Counselling
Healthy Aging and Health Links program.
Please contact us for more information.

Am I Eligible?
To access our services, you must be a patient of a Family Health Team doctor and have a referral from your doctor or another Family Health Team care provider.
Find out if your doctor is part of our team.

OUR DOCTORS

Exceptions:
The following programs are open to all residents of our region:
Diabetes Education
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
Smoking Cessation Counselling
Healthy Aging and Health Links program.
Please contact us for more information.

They ensure that people receive the care they need in their communities, as each team is set up based on local health and community needs.

THE GBFHT IS MADE UP OF

GBFHT FAMILY DOCTORS

Nurse Practitioners

Hypertension Nurse

TEACH Smoking Cessation Counsellor

Ontario Telemedicine Coordinator

Diabetes Educators

Registered Dietitian

Occupational Therapists

Health Promoter

Mental Health Counsellors

Administrative Staff

Certified Respiratory Educator

Our Board of Directors

The GBFHT’s Board of Directors is composed of 7 Family Physicians elected by their peers from the Georgian Bay Family Health Organization.

Board Members Include:

Dr. Jessica Dobson, Chair and Lead Physician

Dr. Kate Coulson

Dr. Carla Murphy

Dr. Caitlin Krempowich

Dr. Marius Van der Merwe

Dr. Matthew Weisbrod

Dr. Janet Clarke

There are also non-voting Board Members who provide valuable insight into organizations the FHT work with on a regular basis:

Marie LaRose, Executive Director, GBFHT
Pamela Hillier, Executive Director, Community Connections/211
Patricia Rawn, Executive Director, Hospice Georgian Triangle