Northumberland Primary Care Recruitment

09/14/2026

Are you due for a Pap test but don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?

An upcoming cervical cancer screening clinic in Port Hope is offering a safe, inclusive and accessible option for people who may not have a regular primary care provider.

Saturday, September 26
10 a.m. to noon
Port Hope
Book your appointment: 905-396-0127

Screening is completed by a female provider, and the exact location details and appointment time will be provided when you book.

If you’re 25 or older, have a cervix, have been sexually active and it has been three years since your last Pap test, you may be due for screening.

Learn more about cervical cancer screening and other health resources through the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland.

09/09/2026

We are very excited to welcome 3 new family doctors to Northumberland. County!

Northumberland County is pleased to welcome three new physicians to the community, bringing the total to five physicians recruited through the Northumberland Primary Care Recruitment Initiative since the beginning of 2026!

Please join us in welcoming:
🩺 Dr. Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi
🩺 Dr. Mian Muhammad Zain Tufail
🩺 Dr. Jessica Langevin

The physicians will be joining local clinics and health care teams this fall, helping strengthen the local health care network and expand access to primary care for residents across Northumberland.

If you are currently without a family doctor, we encourage you to register with Health Care Connect—a provincial program designed to connect residents with available primary care providers.

👉 Register with Health Care Connect: https://ow.ly/JGiL50ZLxLQ
🔗 View the full media release to learn more: https://ow.ly/1Usz50ZLxLP

08/24/2026

Help Shape the Future of Health Care in Northumberland

What matters most to you when it comes to health care in our community?

The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N) is developing its next five-year Strategic Plan, and we're asking residents to share their experiences and ideas.

Whether you've accessed health care services, supported a loved one, or simply live in Northumberland County, your feedback will help identify priorities for the future.
👉Takes about 10–15 minutes
👉Open until Friday, September 4
👉Responses are confidential

🔗 Complete the survey here: ohtnorthumberland.ca/survey

08/11/2026

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland !

Have you shared your feedback yet?

There's still time to help shape the future of health care in Northumberland.

Your experiences can help us better understand:
👉What's working well
👉Where barriers exist
👉What should be prioritized over the next five years

The survey closes Friday, September 4.
Take the survey today: ohtnorthumberland.ca/survey

Every response makes a difference.

08/11/2026

For patients of the Lakeview Family Health team in Brighton and Quinte West!

07/14/2026

Please ensure you are signed up with Health Care Connect if you do not have a local family doctor

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿? Health Care Connect can make it easier to find one.

This free program connects you and your family to a primary care clinician accepting new patients in your area.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
✅ call 811 or register online
✅ a nurse (called a care connector) reviews your request
✅ your care connector looks for a clinician near you
✅ when a match is found, your care connector will contact you as soon as possible

A family doctor and nurse practitioner can help diagnose and treat common illnesses, refer you to specialists, provide support managing chronic conditions and more.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Register at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 811 — available 24/7.

Ontario Health

07/07/2026

Looking for a Family Doctor in Cobourg?

We’re pleased to share some great news for our community!

Dr. Ishaque at the Cobourg Clinic is currently welcoming new patients.

If you do not have a family physician, we encourage you to contact the clinic directly to learn more about becoming a patient.

Please feel free to share this post with family, friends, or neighbours who may be looking for a family doctor in the Cobourg area.

Northumberland County
Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Family Health Team
Ontario Health Team of Northumberland
Community Health Centres of Northumberland
Northumberland United Way

06/29/2026

We are proud to have been a partner with the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland in this success through our recruitment of 2 new physicians who have set up
practice in Northumberland County.

24/7 health advice: Health811 or call 8-1-1    |   24/7 caregiver support: Ontario Caregiver Organization or call 1-833-416-2273

06/27/2026

Great opportunity with a great organization!

We’re Hiring: Nurse Practitioner – Rural Outreach Clinic (Colborne)

Join CHCN’s Rural Outreach Clinic and help bring essential, client-centered healthcare to underserved communities in Northumberland County.

📍 Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | 35 hours/week
💰 $67–$69.84/hour + HOOPP Pension

Why Join CHCN?
✅ Competitive salary + HOOPP pension plan
✅ Generous paid vacation, sick & personal days
✅ Strong work-life balance (35-hour work week)
✅ Ongoing professional development & growth opportunities
✅ Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team
✅ Inclusive, values-driven workplace culture

To learn more or apply, visit: http://chcn.me/Careers