Families can now access care for children aged 6 months to 18 years without a referral, making healthcare more accessible
GEORGINA, ON – October 11, 2024 – The Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC), the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT), and Southlake are excited to announce the opening of a new Nurse Practitioner-Led Children’s Care Clinic in Georgina. This innovative clinic, funded by the Ministry of Health, will open its doors on Tuesday, October 15, offering primary care services to children and youth aged 6 months to 18 years, ensuring care is provided closer to home.
“We are thrilled to be part of this exciting partnership that brings much-needed primary care services to children and youth in Georgina,” said Beth Cowper-Fung, Clinic Director, GNPLC. “The opening of this clinic is a significant step forward in improving access to healthcare in our region, ensuring families can get the care they need closer to home.”
The clinic addresses urgent but non-life-threatening conditions such as cough, colds, flu, fever, headaches and minor injuries, providing high-quality, timely care for families within the Georgina community. Appointments can be easily booked through a central system, with no referral required, ensuring convenience for families seeking care.
“We’re proud to be part of this important partnership that will make healthcare more accessible for families in Georgina,” said Gayle Seddon, Executive Director, Community Strategy & Operations, Southlake. “This clinic will bring vital healthcare services closer to home for our youngest patients and help to reduce the strain on emergency services.”
The clinic is a result of a novel partnership between GNPLC, NYSS OHT and Southlake, which reflects a shared commitment to improve local health services. It is also in line with the NYSS OHT’s strategy to bring quality care closer to home and support families in accessing timely, coordinated care in their community.
“The opening of this new clinic exemplifies our commitment to bringing care closer to home for families in Georgina,” said Dr. David Makary, Co-Chair of the NYSS OHT. “Through partnerships like this, we are working to bridge gaps in healthcare services and provide accessible, high-quality primary care to children and youth in the region. This clinic will have a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.”
Clinic Details:
- Location: 443 The Queensway S, Unit 30, Keswick
- Opening Date: Tuesday, October 15
- Eligibility: Children and youth aged 6 months to 18 years
- Booking Information: Appointments can be made through a central booking system No referral is required. Please visit http://care-clinics.ca/.
- There is no fee to access the clinic. If patients have a family physician, there is no penalty for seeking care at the clinic.
Quotes
“After years of collaborative work with our community partners, I am proud to see this Children’s Clinic in Keswick open. I am grateful to the entire team at the Nurse Practitioner Clinic, Southlake, and the NYSS OHT for their leadership and partnership with our government as we deliver high-quality, convenient care closer to home for thousands of families across the province.”
- Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe
“Today marks another win for our community in accessing healthcare close to home. When children are sick, it’s hard on everyone, particularly parents trying to access a health professional. With school back in – so is cough and cold season in our classrooms. This Children’s Care Clinic gives parents in Georgina another option when seeking care for their children. Thank you to all who were involved in making today’s announcement possible. Your collective efforts are making an important contribution to the health and wellness of children in our community.“
- Margaret Quirk, Mayor, Georgina
