
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday:
Clinic 8am - 5pm
Phones are answered
8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
After-hours care provided at the Almonte General Hospital
Our team of family physicians and interdisciplinary health providers serve people in Mississippi Mills and the surrounding area.
Our mission is to increase the level of and access to primary care services by building an integrated team of health care professionals, so that all residents will have access to timely, high-quality primary care medical services, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention and improved management of chronic disease.
Please visit our Patient Info page if you are interested in becoming a patient of our Family Health Team.
NEWS AND EVENTS
For the most up to date information about the COVID vaccine please visit Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit,
https://healthunit.org/health-information/covid-19/protection/ or call 1800-660-5853 ext 2499. Open 7 days a week 830am - 4:30 pm.
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NEW CLINIC POLICY - each patient will be given a disposible face masks for all in-clinic appointments. Please wear it for the duration of your appointment. This new policy is in place to protect our physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and staff.
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We are excited to announce that on-line booking is back up and running - Pomelo/Health Myself is a secure patient portal that will allow you to book and manage appointments on line with your provider, receive reminder emails of upcoming appointments and clinic updates, message the clinic directly for NON-urgent questions and requests and attached pictures and documents for your upcoming appointments.
As of today Dr. Rossi, Dr Turcotte, Dr. Quackenbush, Dr. McKillop, Dr. Harvey, Dr. Tiffany, Dr. Stewardson, Dr Milko, Dr. McGarry, Dr. Toderian, Dr Dawson and Krista Kennedy's patients will be able to book regular telephone appointments with their primary care provider on-line. Other physicians will be implemented in the following weeks.
If you would like to have access to on-line booking, please make sure we have your up-to-date personal email. You can call 613-256-9370 ext 4109 if you have any quesitons.
Following is the link to the patient portal for those patients who are registered. www.portal.healthmyself.net
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FLU SHOTS still available at the clinic (you must be a patient of one of our providers) - please call 613-256-9370 ext 1 to book your appointment - first come first serve. Regular and High Dose (for over 65) vaccine available.
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Ottawa Valley Family Medicine Obstectrics - NEW WEBSITE
Provide comprehensive pregnancy care to low rist women in west Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley and Lanark county. The group hold privileges for delivery at the Almonte General Hospital. The unti has five private postpartum rooms with their own washroom and shower, two labour and delivery rooms, showers, and an operating room for cesarean sections. Ultrasound services are available on site.
A full range of pain management options are available, including 24-hour epidural service. With a commitment to best practice, they have the disctintion of being Ontario's top performer in Maternity care.
If you wish to become a patient you can have your doctor refer you to the group for pregnancy care, or you can complete the intake form on the website and a team member will contact you within 7 days.
Visit our website - www.ottawavalleyfmob.ca
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HealthWise Webinar presented by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute - Registered Dietitian - Kathleen Turner.
Nutrition 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgHOk2ZmKMo
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Update from Ontario Public Health as of October 1, 2020 - the main update is adjusting the type and number of symptoms needed for a child to stay home for a period of time and seek medical advice.
Our guidelines continue to evolve as we learn more about COVID-19, how it spreads, and how it affects children and adults in different ways.
Visit there website for more information https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/.
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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit announces POP-up COVID testing sites. Visit their website for more information.
https://healthunit.org/health-information/covid-19/assessment-testing-results/
The COVID assessment centre will now offer appointments to residents living in North Lanark, this includes Mississippi Mills (Pakenham, Almonte and Ramsay), Carleton Place, Beckwith and Ashton.
WHO CAN BE TESTED?
People seeking testing are required to call 613-325-1208 and leave a message. One of our COVID-19 Assessment Centre nurses will call you back to book your appointment. Please note the Assessment Centre is still by appontment only and operated Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm.
The CAC is located at the corner of Spring Street and State Street in the brick building behind Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department. Results are obtained through provinical on-line portal at https://covid-19.ontario.ca. If there are no results in 7 days, please call Public Health at 1866-239-0123 ext 2222 for assistance. The Covid Assessment Centre does not assist in obtaining results. Visit Almonte General Hospital website for more information.
If you want to discuss your symptoms with your provider please call the clinic 613-256-9370 ext 1 to book a telephone appointment.
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COVID-19 Update as of Monday May 11, 2020
All patients being seen in-person at the clinic will be required to wear a face mask for the duration of your appointment. If you have a face mask please wear it to the clinic.
WATCH this video on “How to put a mask on properly”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OABvzu9e-hw
Check out How to safely wear and take off a cloth face covering!
https://www.cdc.gov/…/201…/downloads/cloth-face-covering.pdf
PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE CLINIC UNLESS YOU HAVE A PREBOOKED APPOINTMENT!
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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as of March 11, 2020 there are 103 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada of which 42 are in Ontario. 1 person has died. PHAC considers the public health risk associated with COVID-19 to be low for the general population, but there is an increased risk of more severe outcomes for Canadians who:
The health of our patients and our community is always our first priority. We are entering some challenging times with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) having been declared a world pandemic. The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team is taking steps to limit your exposure to keep you healthy and as safe as possible.
As of Friday May 8, 2020 the following actions will be implemented at the clinic;
BEFORE YOU COME TO THE CLINIC:
IF YOU COME TO THE CLINIC:
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
For more information about COVID-19 click on the links below:
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Monday to Friday:
Clinic 8am - 5pm
Phones are answered
8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
After-hours care provided at the Almonte General Hospital