Family Health Team Model
Family Health Teams are primary 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 primary health care for their community. They 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 are governed by a Board of Directors including a mix of Community members and Physicians. The Welland McMaster Family Health Team was established in 2011 and consist of the following members.
Administrative Team:
Executive Director: Jim Borysko
Administrative Assistant: Bonnie
Receptionist: Miranda
Board Of Directors:
Lina DeChillis, Board Chair
Tim Wright, Vice Chair
Neville Kidd, Treasurer
Cathy Berkhout-Bosse
Dr. Madeline Song
Dr. Joanne Barker
Dr. Sarah Ollier
Dr. Hendrik Venter
Jim Borysko, Executive Director/Secretary
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Professional Services:
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Registered Dietitian
Health Educator
Occupational Therapist
Pharmacist
Social Workers
Physiatrist
Chiropodist
Physiotherapist
Affiliated Family Physicians:
Rose City Medical Associates.
Dr. Joanne Barker Dr. Alex Carle Dr. Wael Shublaq
Dr. CF De Wit Dr. Sarah Ollier Dr. Jennifer Mueller
Fonthill Medical Associates.
Dr. Isabel Nunes Dr. Kathryn Janzen Dr. Madeline Song
Dr. Hendrik Venter Dr. Louiza van der Walt
Teaching at the Clinic
The Welland McMaster Family Health Team is affiliated with McMaster University’s Michael DeGroote School of Medicine. We are a designated teaching facility and as such we welcome medical learners from all disciplines to our clinic. This includes, but is not limited to: medical students; nursing students; and resident physicians. All learners will be safely supervised according to their level of training and we hope that you will enjoy being involved in their education. Please note that you do have the option to decline their participation in your care.
Safe Environment
Bill 168 (Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act) states that harassment or verbal abuse in the workplace will not be tolerated. Therefore, please treat all staff with respect or you will be asked to leave.