Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Opens in Innisfil
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Joins Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic to Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Innisfil Location
November 15, 2024 – Innisfil, ON
Today, the Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) officially celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Innisfil, with the Honorable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, attending as the event’s guest of honour. Minister Jones was joined by local officials and health care leaders to commemorate this expansion, which brings primary care and allied health services to over 3,000 residents in need.
The new clinic, which has been operational since October, provides nurse practitioner-led primary care along with dietitian services, mental health support, and other essential health services. The grand opening event, held at the Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre, included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Minister Jones and local leaders, underscoring the collaborative effort and provincial investment that made the clinic possible.
A Vital Step in Expanding Health Care Access
In her remarks, Minister Jones highlighted the Ontario government’s commitment to expanding health care options for underserved communities. Through a nearly $1.5 million investment, the provincial government has supported GNPLC’s mission to improve access to quality health services in Innisfil and the surrounding area. The clinic’s addition to the community marks a major milestone in making primary care more accessible to residents who lack a local provider.
REGISTRATION REMINDER
Residents interested in receiving care at the GNPLC are encouraged to register through Health Care Connect (HCC) website (https://hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca/) Registration cannot be done directly through the clinic, and all inquiries should be directed to HCC. Due to high demand, residents are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure care.
QUICK FACTS:
Event Date: November 15, 2024
Location: Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre, 7325 Yonge St, Innisfil, ON L9S 2M6
Patient Capacity: Over 3,000 residents in need of primary care
Services Offered: Nurse practitioner primary care, registered dietitian services, mental health support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy
Registration Process: Health Care Connect (HCC) https://hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca/
Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health:
“Congratulations to the Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic on the exciting milestone of opening your second location in Innisfil. Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investment to ensure everyone who wants a primary care provider can connect to one, including taking action to support the creation of a new GNPLC to connect over 3,000 more people in the region to high-quality primary care, in their community.
Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil:
“Access to local, quality health care is essential for families in Innisfil, and the Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic brings that care closer to home. Supporting this initiative has been an honor, and I am excited to see the meaningful difference this clinic will make for our community’s health and well-being.”
Mayor Lynn Dollin, Town of Innisfil: “This new Nurse Practitioner clinic is a very welcome addition to the Town of Innisfil,” says Mayor Lynn Dollin. “The Town, as outlined in our latest strategic plan, is committed to bringing services our residents need and want and access to health care is always at the top of the list. We are so grateful to the province for their investment in this clinic as well as the staff and Board of the Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic for choosing Innisfil as their new location.”
Kevin MacLeod, Executive Director, Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic:
“Having Minister Jones here today speaks to the importance of accessible health care for all Ontarians. We’re incredibly grateful for the support from the Ontario government, the Town of Innisfil, and all our partners who shared our vision of bringing this clinic to life.”
Janice Coutts, Board Chair, Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic:
“The opening of our Innisfil location demonstrates what we can achieve through collaboration. We’re proud of the dedication that made this possible, and we look forward to delivering the high-quality, compassionate care our residents need.”
ABOUT GEORGIAN NURSE PRACTITIONER-LED CLINIC:
The Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) has been providing comprehensive health care services to the local community since 2011. Under the Ontario Health-funded Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic model, GNPLC offers accessible, patient-centered primary and allied health care focused on health promotion, disease prevention, and mental health support.