PrimaCare Community Family Health Team is one of 200 Family Health Teams in Ontario. Family Health Teams (FHTs) are 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 health care for their community.
Family Health Teams ensure that people receive the care they need in their communities, as each team is set-up based on local health and community needs. They focus on chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, and work with other health care organizations, such as Public Health Units and Community Care Access Centers.
PrimaCare was one of the first funded FHTs, with its inception in 2006. It serves the rural communities of Paris, Ayr and St. George with a combined 20,000 population. In 2013, PrimaCare provided services to 12,137 community members. The organization’s primary location is located in the Willett Hospital Building in Paris. Two satellite offices are located in Ayr, and St. George.
WE ENVISION living well, living healthy, throughout life’s journey.
OUR MISSION
To effectively deliver team-based quality care to optimize the health and wellbeing of our patients, their families and the community.
OUR CORE VALUES
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Education
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Understanding
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Compassion
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Patient Engagement
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Team Work
IN 2017 WE SERVED
Patients In Our Communities
Board of Directors
Chair, Kandace Macara
She is our spokesperson and the community advocate providing leadership to the organization.
Vice-Chair, Vacant
Provides leadership and chairs monthly board meetings in the absence of the Chair.
Lead Physician, Dr. John McDonald
Liaison between the physicians and the Board providing clinical guidance to the Executive Director.
Secretary, Don Cardy
Takes minutes and handles all correspondence between the Board and the FHT.
Treasurer, Don Cardy
Acts as an information and reference point for the Chair and other committee members.
Board Members
PrimaCare physicians and community members bring a variety of skills and disciplines to the Board.
PHYSICIAN MEMBERS
Dr. Mark Piercy
Dr. Cathy Hanley
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
John Bell
Elaine Campbell
Shelley Wood
