Health Care

Peterborough County announces the launch of the new Healthcare Needs Assessment form. This innovative tool is designed to gather crucial insights directly from the residents of Peterborough County, forming the cornerstone of our strategic plan for the future of healthcare in our region. Every household is encouraged to participate and have their voice heard.

The Healthcare Needs Assessment form serves multiple purposes.

1. Firstly, this assessment will provide invaluable feedback on other health and human services desired by our communities, facilitating the development of comprehensive healthcare solutions closer to home.
2. Additionally, it allows residents to register their need for a primary care provider and will act as the official list for Peterborough County residents without a family practitioner.

Key Points:

• ️️️️By adding your name to this list, there is NO requirement of de-rostering from your current physician to be considered.
• By adding your name to the list there is no guarantee of securing a family physician.
• If a waiting list currently exists at your township, local medical facility, or you are registered on Healthcare Connect, this list will replace it, so please complete this form EVEN IF you feel you are already registered.
• Only one form per household is required unless family members have different healthcare situations, then multiple forms can be completed.

Please visit www.ptbocounty.ca/yourhealthmatters to learn more and to complete the Healthcare Needs Assessment form. After all, it takes a community to care for a community.

Questions?
Please reach out to yourhealthmatters@ptbocounty.ca or call (705)-930-4765.

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Blood Sugar Basics - This 2 hour workshop teaches you about lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk of developing diabetes. 

Chronic Pain Program - This 10 week program meets weekly for 2 hours. Participants will learn about the mechanisms underlying chronic pain conditions. 

Heart Health - 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. 

Mindful Eating Program - This six (6) week program uses a skills-based approach that can help you learn why you eat the way you do and what to do about it. 

Insomnia Program - This workshop introduces strategies and explores how thoughts and behaviours interact to interrupt sleep. 

Quit Smoking Program - Team of trained professionals works with you to develop an individualized and safe plan to quit smoking. 

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

Check your Symptoms - Assessment tool to learn more about your symptoms and get advice on next steps. 

211 - Helpline that easily connects people to local social services, programs and community supports.

Health 811 - Connect with a registered nurse, day or night, for free, confidential and secure health advice. 

Directory of Services - Finds and connects people to local health care services. 

Patient Resources - Trusted links to information about your health.

Community Care - Programs and services that support residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough. No referral needed. 

Anxiety Workshop - This workshop will help participants understand anxiety and the impacts it has on life. Participants will learn the signs of anxiety along with tools to manage it. 

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) - This program supports adults (18+) who have depression, anxiety, and other anxiety-related conditions access publicly funded, short -term, evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy. 

Depression and Anxiety Workshop - This program is designed for those who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing a relapse of depression symptoms and/or those who have struggled with long-term anxiety. 

Post-Partum Depression Workshop - This program is offered to moms with a baby one-year or younger who are experiencing post-partum anxiety and depression. 

Mental Health - On Togetherall there are people who understand. If you're lonely, stressed, or worried, 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. This clinic has a full range of services for individuals living in rural and remote areas who face barriers to accessing existing supports. 

ConnexOntario - Service for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Available 24/7.

BounceBack® - Free skill-building program managed by CAMH. Designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low-mood, depression, anxiety, stress and worry. Delivered online or over the phone.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Line - Safe space to talk, 24 hours a day every day of the year - simply call or text 9-8-8. 

Mental Health 101 - Series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health. 

Talk Now - Provides timely access to mental health services. For people of all ages who may be on a waiting list for care. 

Primary Care - The Peterborough Family Health Team (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 must make an appointment. 

Primary Care - Youth and Children - Providing in person care to youth and children who do not have access to a family doctor. 

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. 

Well Baby Clinic - This is a pilot clinic through the PFHT. It provides routine check-up care to babies who do not have a primary care provider. 

Extended Hours Clinic - Patients who do not have a primary care provider and who cannot get a same day appointment at the PFHT can try for an extended hours appointment. 

Maternity Care - Family physicians providing comprehensive 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 timely care. 

Community Paramedicine - This program helps those experiencing health issues stay healthy at home and avoid trips to the emergency department or a move into a long-term care facility. 

Pharmacists - Your local pharmacist is now able to prescribe for minor ailments including:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Oral thrush
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye) bacterial, allergic and viral
• Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux (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) 

Contact your local pharmacy for an appointment. 

From Here to There Medical Concierge - This service helps you navigate the healthcare system. Fee is $15 for a 15 minute appointment.