Family Physicians
Family physicians provide comprehensive health care to people of all ages. Family medicine is a form of primary care that provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, sexes, diseases and parts of the human body. Our physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services that emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, our physicians also provide preventive care, including routine check-ups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Our family physicians work collaboratively with other members of our health team to provide you with comprehensive care.
Powassan Clinic (Maple Ridge FHO)
Dr. Danielle Quinn
Dr. Erica Buck
Dr. Kara Green-Ward
Dr. Scott Houghton
Dr. Scot Saltstone
Dr. Joel Carter
Astorville Clinic - Docs on the Lake Family Practice (Maple Ridge FHO)
Dr. Chris Cathers
Dr. Kevin Blake
Dr. John Seguin
Bonfield Medical Centre (Bonfield RNPGA)
Dr. Erwin Feige
Dr. Fan-Hsia Mang
South River Machar Medical Centre (South River RNPGA)
Dr. Christine Seidler
Dr. Dan Pessotto
Nurse Practitioner
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners (PHC NPs) are registered nurses, who are specialists in primary health care, that provide accessible, comprehensive and effective care to clients of all ages. They are experienced nurses with additional nursing education which enables them to provide individuals, families, groups and communities with health services in health promotion, disease and injury prevention, cure, rehabilitation and support.
Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive assessments of patients, prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, and help patients manage their chronic illnesses. Please visit the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario website for further information.
Nurse Practitioner skills include the ability to:
• Complete a comprehensive health history and assessment;
• Formulate and communicate a diagnosis, taking a differential diagnosis into consideration;
• Prescribe all medications including controlled drugs and substances;
• Dispense, sell, and compound medications;
• Set and cast fractures and dislocated joints;
• Order and interpret all laboratory tests;
• Admit, treat and discharge patients from hospitals; and
• Order some diagnostic imaging tests (CNO, 2016).
Registered Practical Nurse
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Sometimes you don’t need to see your physician if your health issue can be properly handled by another member of our team. We work in a collaborative way and can easily consult your physician if the need arises. |
Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) can care for patients whose care needs are well defined and the health condition is well controlled. Please visit the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario website for further information.
Our Registered Practical Nurses provide many services, including the following:
- Allergy injections
- Assistance with lesion removals
- Blood Pressure checks
- Ear syringing
- Glucometer instruction
- Diabetic appointments
- Cervical Cancer screening and pap tests
- Suture or staple removals
- Vitamin B12 injections
- Wart treatments (Planter warts only)
- Cyrotherapy
- Holter Montitor
- Smoking Cessation Counselling
- Well baby and prenatal care
- MoCA
- Vaccinations
Social Worker
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Sometimes you don’t need to see your physician if your health issue can be properly handled by another member of our team. We work in a collaborative way and can easily consult your physician if the need arises. |
Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists help resolve problems by providing counselling and therapy when needed. They may come from different educational backgrounds with varying specialties.
Please visit the following websites for further information: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and College of Registered Psychotherapists
A Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist will work collaboratively with other health care professionals to guide your treatment goals within the following areas:
- Mental health concerns (i.e.: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.)
- Stress management
- Effective coping skills
- Addiction
- Family support for those suffering with mental health and/or addiction issues
- Concurrent Disorders
- Education to support wellness and recovery management
Further assistance includes:
- Referrals and advocacy for access to resources to assist individuals and families
- Crisis intervention
- Programs
Administration and Clerical Staff
Front Office Reception - These staff greet you when you arrive, answer the phones, book your appointments, track and input your medical information into your chart, arrange referrals and consultations, and much more. There is a great deal of background administrative work required to ensure that the office runs efficiently, that our programs and services continue and improve, and that we can continue to meet patient needs.
FHT Administration - These staff include the FHT Administrative Assistant and FHT Program Administration. This team provides support for the FHT team and physician groups, manage funding and finances, reporting, HR, programming and many other things that ensure the Family Health Team functions well.
Executive Director
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The Executive Director serves as the senior administrative official for the Powassan & Area Family Health Team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and effective management of the day-to-day operations of the corporation. The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors. They are the key liaison with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, completing quarterly financial and service reports, as well as the annual budget and operational plan submissions. The Executive Director creates and maintains relationships with other agencies in the North East and across Ontario to integrate and improve our services. The Executive Director also plays a central role in the creation and implementation of our health care programs. |
The responsibilities of the Executive Director include:
• Board communications and support
• Strategic and operational planning and quarterly reporting
• Human resources management
• Facilitating and implementing organizational change
• Supporting policy and program development
• Managing staff
• Building collaborative partnerships
• Public relations
• Financial management
• Professional development