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The Welland McMaster Family Health team is a multi-disciplinary, integrated primary care provider that works in our community to inspire healthy living, excellence, and continuous learning.
The Welland McMaster Family Health Team was established in 2011 and is located in Welland Ontario. Our Family Health Team includes a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitian, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physiotherapist and other health care professionals who work together to provide primary health care based on the needs of the local communities. We take a multi-disciplinary team approach to support the patient, family and caregivers. Currently we have 11 family Physicians affiliated with our Family Health Team from the Rose City Medical Associates and the Fonthill Medical Associates.
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Three Niagara area Family Health Teams sign Administrative Service Agreement
January 30, 2025, Welland, ON
The Boards of Directors of Niagara Medical Group Family Health Team (NMGFHT,) Portage Medical Family Health Team (PMFTH) and Welland McMaster Family Health Team (WMFHT) are pleased to announce their organizations have entered into an Administrative Service Agreement, effective April 1, 2025.
This agreement arose from an opportunity to collaborate on a reorganization that will increase front-line resources. Jim Borysko, the Executive Director of WMFHT is retiring which will result in additional funding opportunities to increase Interdisciplinary Care Providers while the provision of Senior Administration will be provided by NMGFHT. These Administrative services will include Board of Directors management; funder liaison; financial planning and human resources performance. Day-to-day operations at WMFHT will be managed by internal administrative staff.
“We are excited about this opportunity to use our joint resources to better serve our patients,” said WMFHT family physician Dr. Jennifer Mueller. “We have opted not to replace our retiring Executive Director and redeploy those saved salary dollars by entering into this agreement and expanding our interdisciplinary team to provide enhanced direct patient care.”
“Our Board is always willing to explore new options. We have worked with Welland McMaster Family Health Team on several projects during recent years and have philosophies in common,” explained Dr. Roxan Guise, Treasurer of NMGFHT Board. “When we were asked to consider an Administrative Service Agreement, our Board was willing to enter into discussions, leading us to where we are today with a finalized agreement.”
There will be no job losses at any of the Family Health Teams, other than the noted retirement. Patients of all Family Health Teams will not see a change in their care as a result of this agreement as it pertains to back-office functions, not front-line health care delivery.
From the outset, the Family Health Team funder, Ontario Health, has supported the discussion of an Administrative Service Agreement. Each Family Health Team’s relationship with the funder will not change. As well, both incorporated organizations will remain distinct and separate, independent of each other—still three boards of directors, three budgets, three agreements with Ontario Health.
As of April 1, all Senior Management activity for WMFHT should be directed to Frank Ruberto at fruberto@wellandmcmasterfht.com
For more information, please contact
Frank Ruberto – frank.ruberto@niagaramedicalgroup.com
Jim Borysko – jborysko@wellandmcmasterfht.com
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) are pleased to offer virtual urgent care to residents of Ontario. All you need is an Ontario Health Card, email address, and access to a device connected to the internet.
Adult and paediatric appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can book an appointment by visiting UrgentCareOntario.ca or by calling 1-844-227-3844.
Virtual urgent care might be appropriate for you (or a family member) if you have a medical issue that is NOT life-threatening but requires urgent medical attention and you’re unable to access timely care through a primary care provider.
In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your local emergency department.
Please note:
The Welland McMaster Family Health Team office and services will be closed on the following dates during the Holiday Season:
Tuesday, December 24 at NOON to Wednesday, January 1st.
We will re-open with regular office hours and services on Thursday, January 2, 2025
The offices of Rose City Medical Associates and Fonthill Family Medical Centre will also be closed during the same dates.
After Hours Clinic will run on the following dates and times:
Tues Dec 24 12:30 to 3:30 pm (call your doctor's office in AM for appointment)
Sat Dec 28 9:30 am to 1:30 pm (Book online)
Mon Dec 30 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Rose City patients Book online, Fonthill Patients book online or call 905-735-0725 ext 1 at 9am)
Tues Dec 31 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Rose City patients Book online, Fonthill Patients book online or call 905-735-0725 ext 1 at 9am)
Below is a message from the City of Welland about their upcoming programming at the Community Wellness Complex, 145 Lincoln St:
We're excited to bring holiday cheer and fitness fun to the season with two special programs designed to keep you active, festive, and connected!
Here's everything you need to know to participate:
1. Holiday Fitness Sampler Classes
When: December 16, 2024 - January 4, 2025
What: A variety of fitness classes open to both members and non-members.
Cost: $5.00 per class
How to Join:
Payment: Please visit the main reception desk to pay before your class.
Token System: After payment, you'll receive a token from our Customer Service Clerks (CSC's). Be sure to present your token to the instructor before joining the class as proof of payment.
2. Free Festive Drop-In Activities
When: December 23, 2024 - January 4, 2025
What: Exclusive, free drop-in activities for our members!
Cost: Free (members only). No registration required. These activities offer a fun and relaxed way to stay active while enjoying the holiday spirit.?
Posted Schedules: Check the glass of the main reception window for printed schedules.
Let's make the holiday season unforgettable with fitness and festive fun for everyone. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe people, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Agreement. The "Dish" represents the shared land, while the "One Spoon" reinforces the idea of sharing and peace. This gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people and acknowledging reminds us that the great standard of living that we enjoy in Niagara is directly related to the resources and friendships of the Indigenous People who make up our community.
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