Residents of Saugeen Shores now have greater access to primary healthcare with the grand opening of the Victorian Order of Nurses’ (VON) new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic located in Port Elgin.
A ribbon-cutting event held on Thursday, February 27, celebrated this achievement, with Deputy Mayor Diane Huber and Davina Wong, Associate Vice President of Home and Community Care at VON, officially inaugurating the clinic at its new address at 662 Gustavus Street.
“We know that primary care is essential to the improvement and sustainability of overall health in our communities,” said Wong. “The creation of this clinic has been a partnership, built on the mandate to bring more primary care opportunities to this community. We have been pleased to partner with Ontario Health, the Town of Saugeen Shores, the Grey-Bruce Ontario Health Team, and the Primary Care Network.”
The relocation from the previous Southampton site was made possible by new funding from Ontario Health. This expansion has increased the number of nurse practitioners from two to four and added a social worker, a registered nurse, and a medical secretary.
The clinic also shares its space with Sole Science, an independent pedorthist, along with VON’s Assisted Living and SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) programs.
“The new downtown Port Elgin location is a welcome expansion of services in our community,” said Deputy Mayor Huber. “Our Council recognizes the importance of accessible healthcare services, and we are committed to investing in initiatives that improve the well-being of our residents. The Town of Saugeen Shores is proud to have supported this initiative.”
The clinic aims to assist Saugeen Shores residents who don’t have a primary care provider. Through Health Care Connect, individuals needing assistance can complete an intake process to become permanent clients of a nurse practitioner. Additionally, same-day urgent care services are available for those without a family doctor.
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