Healthcare

Buckhorn Regional Health Centre

Location

18 William Street, Buckhorn

Hours of operation

Monday to Thursday

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact information

For more information about available services, call 705-657-7933.

Kinmount & District Health Centre

Location

5100 County Road 503, Trent Lakes

Hours and services

For more information about hours of operation and available services, call 705-488-1105 or visit the website for the Kinmount & District Health Centre.

Why are you collecting this information?
At this point, we do not have an accurate count of the number of people within each township who do not have a physician or want to access care closer to home. By completing this form, it will help us with planning and recruitment of healthcare professionals to the area.

How will I know if a physician/nurse practitioner is accepting patients?
You will be notified by the Health Care Advancement Coordinator or delegate and will be asked to go the physician office to complete the required paperwork.

If I have a physician, but would like one closer to home do I need to de-roster from that physician to go on this list?
No, you will not be required to do that. You can continue to receive care from your current physician until a physician/nurse practitioner becomes available in your desired township.

I am already on the provincial Health Care Connect waiting list, do I need to register here as well?
Yes, we will be using this list versus the Health Care Connect List when a physician is adding patients, or a new physician is recruited to town.

I am on another list at the Township Office and or Family Physician Office, should I still complete this form?
Yes, the goal is that this list replaces the lists at these locations. This will help ensure accuracy and relieve the burden of maintaining a list from these locations.

I have been advised by Health Care Connect to still call the individual offices to see if they are taking patients, should I continue to do that?
No, please do not do that. These offices are overburdened, and we seek to take this extra work off their plate.

What do I do if I get a physician outside Peterborough County and or move and no longer wish to be on this list?
Contact the Healthcare Advancement Coordinator at yourhealthmatters@ptbocounty.ca or 705-930-4765 to be removed from the list.

There are some individuals in my household that have a physician, but some who do not. How many forms do I need to submit?
Only one form per household is required unless family members have different healthcare situations, then multiple forms can be completed.

What do I do if I do not have a doctor and require care?
Visit www.ptbocounty.ca/yourhealthmatters for other care options.

Blood Sugar Basics Workshop - This free 2 hour workshop teaches you about lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Research shows that for some people, making changes to what they eat and their activity level can reduce their risk of developing diabetes by over 50%.

Chronic Pain Program - Is your chronic pain affecting your life? Do you feel you have exhausted all options for alleviating the pain? Being with Chronic Pain is a free 10-week program that meets for two hours weekly. Participants will learn about the mechanisms underlying chronic pain conditions. Throughout the sessions, our facilitators - a pharmacist and mental health clinicians - will inform you of the links between chronic pain, mood, and function.

Heart Health Workshop - This 2 hour workshop teaches you about lifestyle choices that can help you manage your cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada states that 8 in 10 cases of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable through healthy lifestyle habits.

Mindful Eating Program - Do you crave food when you’re stressed? Do you keep eating, even when you know you’ve had enough? The free six (6) week program uses a skill-based approach that can help you learn why you eat the way you do and what to do about it. This program explores the relationship you have with food and uncovers that there is more to food than just nutrients. You will learn how to identify eating triggers and learn strategies that can help make lasting changes to your eating and food choices. This program meets weekly for 2 hours, for a total of 6 weeks. Participants are expected to complete homework activities between weekly sessions.

Insomnia Program - Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? This free workshop introduces strategies and explores how thoughts and behaviours interact to interrupt sleep. CBT-Insomnia is the treatment of choice for people who experience issues with insomnia or poor sleep. If after attending the workshop you would like to dive deeper, we offer a 6- week follow up program that provides more in-depth education and strategies.

Quit Smoking Program - Our team of trained professionals will help you create an individualized and safe plan to quit smoking that fits with your life. The team will follow-up with you regularly to provide coaching and problem solving so that you can reach your goals. You will also learn strategies for quitting and staying quit.

Medical Library - Look up common conditions, symptoms, treatments and prevention, including what to do and when to get help.

Symptom Assessment Tool - Use our assessment tool to learn more about your symptoms and get advice on next steps.

211 - A helpline that easily connects people to local social services, programs and community supports they need.

Health 811 - A search directory to find a service, doctor, nurse practitioner or specialist.

Directory of Services - Find and connect with local health care services.

Patient Resources - Trusted links to information about your health.

Community Care - Providing programs and services that support residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough and keep them healthy and safe in their own homes. Our services are individualized to meet your needs and you don’t need a referral to access most of our services.

Anxiety Workshop - Is anxiety affecting your life? Is it taking a personal cost? Regain power over your mental health, well-being and everyday life. This free workshop will help participants understand anxiety and the impact is has on life. Participants will learn the signs of anxiety along with the tools to manage it.

The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) - supports adults (aged 18 or older) who have depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. Through the OSP program, patients can access publicly funded, short term, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is a structured, time-limited therapy that is problem-focused and goal oriented and teaches practical strategies and skills.

Depression and Anxiety Workshop - Do you want to live in the moment? Do you want to let go of worries about the future and regrets of the past? If you are motivated for change, the free Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression program is especially for those who are currently experiencing or at risk of relapse for depression and/or for those people who have struggled with long term anxiety. This is not a therapy group; it is a program to help you learn new skills for managing stress and life challenges.

Post Partum Depression Workshop - This group is intended for women experiencing post partum depression and anxiety. It is offered to moms with a baby one-year or younger.

Togetherall Mental Health - You don’t have to face it alone. On Togetherall there are people who understand. If you’re feeling lonely, stressed, worried or just not yourself, on Togetherall you can get support and start to feel better

CMHA Mobile Wellness Clinic - The Road Ahead is CMHA HKPR’s Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic. The mobile clinic brings a full range of mental health and addictions services to individuals living in rural and remote areas and who face barriers to accessing existing services and supports.

ConnexOntario - provides service information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Helpful, supportive system navigation specialists answer all calls, emails or web chat requests 24/7.

BounceBack® - is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Suicide Crisis Line - A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, we want to help. Call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time — lines are open 24/7/365.

Mental Health 101 - It all starts with knowledge. Use this series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health.

Talk Now - provides more timely access to mental health services to people of all ages in our community while they may be on a waitlist for care. Patients are not limited to one visit and are welcome to book an in person, or virtual appointment as often as needed.

Peterborough Primary Care (No family doctor) - The PFHT Health Clinic is for Peterborough residents who do not have access to a family doctor. This is not a walk-in clinic. All patients are required to make an appointment.

Ontario Primary Care (No family doctor) - Talk to a registered nurse — day or night — for free, secure and confidential health advice.

Peterborough Primary Care (With a family doctor) - Patients connected with a local family doctor have access to same day, urgent care appointments. If you cannot get a same day appointment, try the Extended Hours Service

Primary Care (Children & Youth) - Providing in-person, problem-specific care to Peterborough City and County residents who do not have a primary healthcare provider (doctor or nurse practitioner).

Pediatric Out Patient (POP) Clinic - For youth and children under the age of 18. The POP clinic is a nurse practitioner led clinic with pediatrician support. Same day appointments are booked Monday - Friday.

The Well Baby Clinic - A pilot clinic through the Peterborough Family Health Team. It provides routine check up care to babies who do not have a primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) in Peterborough city or county.

Maternity Care - Family physicians providing comprehensive maternity and newborn care.

Virtual Care Clinic - The East Region Virtual Care Clinic is a Nurse Practitioner-led virtual care clinic that works with local health care providers to ensure patients can access more timely care. We serve patients within Ontario Health East region who are experiencing an urgent medical condition.

Community Paramedicine - The Community Paramedicine Program will help those experiencing health issues stay healthy at home and avoid trips to the doctor, emergency room, or a move into a long-term care home.

Local Pharmacies - Your local pharmacist may be able to assist. As of January 1, 2023, pharmacists in Ontario are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments including:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
• Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
• Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
• Dysmenorrhea
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Hemorrhoids
• Herpes labialis (cold sores)
• Impetigo
• Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
• Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
• Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
• Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)

From Here to There Medical Concierge (FHTT) - is here to improve your healthcare experience and help you navigate the healthcare system. We will be your healthcare advocate and help you plan your care. FHTT Medical Concierge fee is $15 for a 15-minutes appointment. This fee is non-refundable. You may reschedule your appointment once with no less than 1 hour in advance.