Media Release - Attend the Grand Opening Event for the Port Hope Walk-in Clinic
Media Release
Cobourg, ON – October 18, 2024 – Members of the media and the community are invited to attend the public Grand Opening of the Port Hope Walk-in Clinic.
This special event marks two months since the official launch of this pilot service, delivered as a partnership between Northumberland County and the Community Health Centres of Northumberland. The goal of this clinic is to improve access to health care services for thousands of Northumberland residents who do not currently have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Event Details
When: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 99 Toronto Road, Port Hope, ON
Format:
· Remarks from 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. by:
· Olena Hankivsky, Northumberland County Deputy Warden and Municipality of Port Hope Mayor
· Taryn Rennicks, Community Health Centres of Northumberland Executive Director
· Dr. Mohamed Lebbe, supporting physician
· Photos from 6:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
· Clinic Tours (small groups) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Port Hope Walk-in Clinic pilot marks a significant step forward in addressing the primary care needs of Northumberland County residents. This event celebrates the community’s innovation and the collaborative efforts that have made this initiative possible.
Join us to see the clinic space and meet team members behind these important services.
For more information about this event as well as clinic services, please visit Northumberland.ca/PortHopeClinic.
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For more information:
Kate Campbell
Director, Communications and Information Technology
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 x2335
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
About Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
• Municipality of Brighton
• Town of Cobourg
• Township of Cramahe
• Township of Hamilton
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Municipality of Trent Hills