Algonquin Family Health Team
Site: Huntsville - Howland Building
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MUS0079 | Last Modified: 24 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Aug 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the office will be closed to the public until further notice * Appointments will be conducted virtually (by phone or video) * All group programs are temporarily on hold
Regular Service: Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health therapists, respiratory therapist and dietitian Programs and Specialty Care Teams: Hope Huntsville Palliative Care: Provides quality end-of-life care to patients and families with an advanced progressive illness Geriatric Care: * Provides a comprehensive assessment and assists seniors with complex health problems. * family and caregiver support related to senior's care including: depression * dementia, confusion * memory * falls * medication problems * has a geriatric outreach team to provide care in home Pulmonary Rehab/Asthma/Smoking Cessation: Offers self-management programs for people and their families who live with asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), as well as smoking cessation. Dietitian services: Offers assistance to patients with: * Weight management * Elevated cholesterol * Diabetes prevention * Irritable bowel disease and other digestive disorders * Childhood nutrition * Sport nutrition * Healthy eating on a budget Mental Health Therapy services: Counselling program offers short term counselling to adults, children, and youth for issues such as: * Anxiety * Depression * Grief * Couple issues * Stress Primary Care services: Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses offer chronic disease management and health promotion programs in the doctor’s offices of the Algonquin Family Health Team. Other AFHT programs and services offered at our satellite office at The Summit Center – Wellness Hub include: Healthy Heart Program * Mobile Active Healthy Aging * Nurse Practitioner *Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Phone: 705-789-5986 or Fax: 705-789-2809 The Muskoka Community Health Hub – Dorset: Provides primary and episodic care to local and seasonal residents. Not a walk-in clinic. Located at 1096 Main St, Dorset, ON P0A 1E0 Phone: 705-766-0866 for more information. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Some evening appointments available, call Howland Building at 705-787-0846 or the Wellness Hub at 705-789-5986 for information |
| Areas Served | Huntsville - and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors who have a Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner within the Family Health Team |
| Application | Call for appointment or obtain referral from physician as appropriate. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Most services covered by OHIP |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Howland Building on campus of Huntsville District Memorial Hospital |
| Located In Community | Huntsville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | NW corner of Muskoka Rd 3 and Hwy 60 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-787-0846 |
| Fax | 705-787-1948 |
| Website | www.algonquinfht.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MuskokaFamilyHealth Instagram: www.instagram.com/muskokafamilyhealthteams |
| Primary Contact | Valerie Booker, Administrative Assistant - Howland Building (Main office); Phone: ext 200 |
| Primary Executive | Janine van den Heuvel, Executive Director; Phone: ext 203 |
| Alternate Executive | Dr Melanie Mar, Lead Physician, Algonquin FHT; Phone: 705-789-4377 |