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Mental Health Week 2018

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Join us at a Lunch Festival to celebrate Mental Health Week 2018. In collaboration with CMHA and BCHS PrimaCare will be hosting a day of delicious food, prizes, and information about local services on May 7th 2018 in the Willett Parking Lot.

Healthy You Program

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Join our Healthy You program today! Run by Registered Dietitians it focuses on a practical and realistic approach to making healthier choices.
UPDATE: The January class is currently full, if you would like to be added to the waiting list for the next program, please give us a call!

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  • We’re Moving! FAQ

    PrimaCare will be located in a new building starting in November. See details and Frequently Asked Questions here!

  • Healthy You Program: September – November 2018

    Join our Healthy You program today! Run by Registered Dietitians it focuses on a practical and realistic approach to making healthier choices. Next program runs September 25th to November 13th 2018. Call PrimeCare Reception to register today!

  • Healthy You Program: May – June 2018

    Join our Healthy You program today! Run by Registered Dietitians it focuses on a practical and realistic approach to making healthier choices.

  • Mental Health Week 2018

    Join us at a Lunch Festival to celebrate Mental Health Week 2018. In collaboration with CMHA and BCHS PrimaCare will be hosting a day of delicious food, prizes, and information about local services on May 7th 2018 in the Willett Parking Lot.

  • Healthy You Program

    Join our Healthy You program today! Run by Registered Dietitians it focuses on a practical and realistic approach to making healthier choices. UPDATE: The January class is currently full, if you would like to be added to the waiting list for the next program, please give us a call!

  • Notice: Public Forum

    You are invited to join us for a discussion regarding health care in Paris and Brant County …

  • Education Session: Diet Myths & Misconceptions

    Make sense of confusing food messages …

  • Seniors Wellness Workshop

    County of Brant – Seniors Wellness Workshop Series This Wellness Series are opportunities to learn more about the topics presented, ask questions and gain knowledge. The workshops series are in partnership with PrimaCare.

  • Notice To All Patients

    To All PrimaCare Community Family Health Team Patients   Regarding the recent notification by Brantford General Hospital of the future closing of the Willett, please be advised that PrimaCare Community Family Health Team will continue to work with community healthcare “partners” to ensure that our collective services will continue to be provided now, through any…

  • Exciting New Partnership for Paris Community

    PrimaCare Community Family Health Team (PCCFHT) is very pleased to announce their new partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk (CMHA).

  • NUTRIeNT Newsletter

    Read PrimaCare’s latest nutrition information newsletter. This issue is focused on Ways to Stretch your Food Dollars. Food prices, especially fresh produce and meats, have seen dramatic increases as a result of economic turmoil. Learn strategies to contain your food budget without compromising nutrition and health.

  • Education Session: Probiotics

    Learn what Probiotics are, why these food components may help keep you healthy and how to select the best food sources. Enjoy food samples of high-probiotic foods!

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At the PrimaCare Community Family Health Team (PCCFHT), … .

After Hours Clinic

The After Hours Clinic is for patients of the Family Health Team who need to be seen the same day and cannot be booked in regular office hours. You need to call your Family Physician’s office first and your Family Physician will then refer to the After Hours Clinic if appropriate.

Note: This service is not for routine office appointments or urgent issues.

Monday to Friday: 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Blood Pressure Clinic

At PrimaCare we offer free blood pressure measurement and monitoring sessions. The Blood Pressure clinic is used to promote cardiovascular health in our community and to raise awareness about the importance of blood pressure monitoring. A copy of your results will be given to you and no referral is needed.

Our Blood Pressure Clinic is located at the County of Brant Public Library – Paris Location at 12 William St. in the 2nd floor program room. It is FREE FOR EVERYONE to attend!

Trained volunteers will help you:

Measure your blood pressure and record your results

Complete a checklist about risk factors for heart disease and stroke

Address modifiable risk factors

Wednesday: 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Thursday: 9:30AM – 11:30AM

Chiropody

A Chiropodist assesses and treats foot conditions. Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. Referral needed from your Family Physician’s office.

Some of the conditions a patient may be referred for include:

Subcutaneous lesions

Corns, callouses, warts

Nail conditions

Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00AM – 3:30PM

Dietitians

A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a health professional who can provide advice on nutrition, food and healthy eating choices to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are trying to manage a medical condition with a special diet, control your weight, feed your family, or interpret nutrition facts on food labels, a Registered Dietitian can help. Registered Dietitians are your trusted experts in nutrition. Referral needed from your Family Physician’s office.

Look for our nutrition newsletter available in paper and on our website.

Monday: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Tuesday: 4:00PM – 8:00PM

International Normalized Ratio (INR)

For patients who are on Coumadin (also known as Warfarin). These patients are at an increased risk of forming a blood clot or for patients who have experienced a blood clot recently. While these patients are on Coumadin they will be required to have their blood checked on a frequent basis. Referral needed from your Family Physician’s office.

Note: Hours may vary

Monday to Thursday: 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Friday: 1:00PM – 4:00PM.

Never Too Late Seniors Fitness Program

Physical activity at any age is important and has many benefits. Never Too Late is a popular Kinesiologist- supervised exercise program run by PrimaCare and located at C.O.R.E Dance Studio on Scott Ave in Paris. It is a 1 hour class and programs are tailored to individual needs. Referral from Family Physician’s Office preferred but not necessary.

Cost: $35 per month for 2 times per week

Monday and Wednesday: 9:30AM, 10:45AM

(Please note that Schedule subject to change based on numbers.)

Pharmacist

Our Pharmacists work with our patients and provide health-related consultations and specialty health care services and advice. The goal is to help improve the quality of life for our patients. At PrimaCare we believe that these services play a major role in increasing access to primary care and reducing costs to the health care budget. Referral needed from your Family Physician’s office.

Some of the programs offered by our pharmacists are:

STOP Study Program (Smoking Cessation Program)

Smoking cessation counseling and support

Diabetes Education and Management (Certified Diabetes Educator on team)

Pain Management Program

Medication Reviews & Medication Management

Medication Reconciliation (e.g. updating medication lists with hospital, pharmacies, etc.)

INR Management

Drug Information

Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00AM – 4:30PM

Call us today at 519.442.9834 to find out about upcoming programs.

Social Work

Assist clients in dealing with mental health challenges by delivering counseling, community services and social support programs. Referral needed from your Family Physician’s office.

This is achieved through:

Counseling and psychotherapy

Educating others on the impact of social and environmental factors

Developing, promoting, and delivering programs in collaboration with other professions

PCCFHT Counselling Services provide professional counselling to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.   Therapeutic counselling is a specialized short term service that addresses the psychosocial, emotional, behavioural, relational and mental health needs of individuals, couples and families and is open for PCCFHT patients. Psychoeducational groups are open for both PCCFHT patients and the community.

Monday to Friday: 9:30AM – 3:00PM

One day a week in Ayr. 

Testimonials

  • An excellent and valuable clinic. Everybody was great with respect to my health & professional on what is best for me. They were very polite & courteous.
    bp-clinic
    Blood Pressure Clinic
    Happy patient
  • I can honestly say that the session has improved my day to day life. I would definitely recommend the session to others. I’d love to come for more sessions.
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    Stress Management Group
    Thankful client
  • I loved this course, I feel like a completely different person within 4 weeks. I would recommend this course to everyone even if they do not feel stressed.
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    Stress Management Group
    Comforted partaker
  • Great Coach. Definitely the best thing added to my life. So enjoy coming and interacting with everyone. It has given me a new lease on life – certainly adding to my health and wellbeing.
    never2late
    Never Too Late Program
    Energized participant
  • I enjoyed the experience. I loved how fast the appointment was. I loved how pleasant all the staff were.
    otn
    Ontario Telemedicine Network
    happy client

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