Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kawartha Lakes Community Care Health Centre?

The Kawartha Lakes Community Care Health Centre is a non-profit, community governed health care and support service centre. It will serve residents in the City of Kawartha Lakes who lack access to primary care* as well as clients who need its support and wellness promotion services. It will be unique in that the organization will offer the existing community support services provided by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes with primary care services.

Who runs the Kawartha Lakes Community Care Health Centre?

The centre will be governed by a board of directors made up of individuals from the community. Currently, 12 directors have been elected and are responsible for its development and operation.

Will the centre be a walk in clinic?

It is anticipated that the centre will not provide emergency care. Primary care and support services will be given to clients registered with the CHC. Depending on community resources and need, this may change over time but currently, the Centre will focus on providing service to residents within the City of Kawartha Lakes who lack access to primary care.

How can I become a client?

The Kawartha Lakes Community Care Health Centre is available for people living in the City of Kawartha Lakes who do not have a primary care provider or any person who may need the community support services. It will be necessary to register with the centre. More information on this will become available as we move forward.

What types of health professionals and other staff will provide service?

The team at the Community Care Health Centre may be comprised of family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, mental health and addictions therapists, dietician educator, chiropodist, health educator, community worker and rehabilitation therapists in addition to the community care staff. These will be salaried employees.

Do I have to pay to receive services?

There will not be any fees for the primary care services. Fees for the Community Support Services, such as Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Footcare etc. will remain.

Where will the Community Care Health Centre be located?

The main site is proposed to be located in Lindsay with a plan to have satellite sites located throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes. It is also the intent of the centre to have a mobile unit, which will travel throughout the City offering services.

How is a Community Health Centre different from a Family Health Team?

Community based Family Health Teams and Community Health Centres are similar in that they are both governed by a community based board and provide primary care. They are both designed to meet specific needs within a community and have a multi-disciplinary approach. Their funding sources are different with the FHT being funded by the Ministry of Health and the CHC's are funded through the local Local Health Integrated Networks.

When will the centre be opened?

We are anticipating a Spring 2009 opening.