A grand-opening celebration is in the works for the new Port Hope Walk-in Clinic this Thursday, Oct. 24.
And area residents are invited to join in the celebrations at the 99 Toronto Rd. location on the second floor from 6 to 8 p.m.
The clinic officially swung open its doors as a one-year pilot project earlier this year on Aug. 17 after incredible efforts to restore walk-in clinic services in Port Hope after the closing of its previous clinic during the pandemic.
Delivered through a partnership between Northumberland County and the Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN), the goal of the clinic is to improve access to health-care services for thousands of residents who don’t current have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, explained the county, in a recent advisory.
As previously reported, the pilot will evaluate the feasibility of providing walk-in services on a permanent basis.
“The Port Hope Walk-in Clinic pilot marks a significant step forward in addressing the primary care needs of Northumberland County residents. This event celebrates the community’s innovation and the collaborative efforts that have made this initiative possible.”
Here’s the rundown for the event:
Remarks are set for 6 to 6:20 p.m. featuring Port Hope Mayor and Deputy Warden Olena Hankivsky, as well as CHCN executive director Taryn Rennicks and supporting physician Dr. Mohamed Lebbe.
Photos will follow until about 6:30 p.m., and then small groups of clinic tours from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
“Join us to see the clinic space and meet team members behind these important services.”
During a presentation to the county’s community health committee earlier this month, the committee heard the clinic team had already helped nearly 150 patients.
More information about the clinic, services and the event is available online.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
