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Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team
The Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team (NEMFHT) is a primary health care provider located in the pretty town of Little Current on Manitoulin Island. The providers of care include a team of 8 physicians (6 FTE) from the Little Current Medical Associates, as well as the complimenting services of 3 physician assistants, 3 nurse practitioners, 3 registered nurses, 3 registered practical nurses, a pharmacist, a social worker, a lifestyle balance coach, 1 dietitian, and an administration team offering quality primary health care in a collaborative setting.
Things you should know about this rotation:
This rotation will have a combination of clinical experiences including obstetrics, Indigenous health, hospital care, long-term care, minor surgery, house calls, and emergency medicine. The Family Health Team services Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, which includes Little Current, Aundeck Omni Kaning, Sheguiandah, Whitefish River, and Wikwemikong. In 2018, the Little Current hospital had 10,660 ER visits and 715 inpatient admissions.
Our Health Care Team includes:
Stephen Cooper MD, FCFP—preceptor, Chief of MHC Professional Staff
Roy Jeffery MD, FCFP—preceptor, permanent locum
Kate MacKeracher MD, CCFP—preceptor
Anne McDonald MD, CCFP—preceptor, SLC, LEG Lead, LEC
Simone Meikleham MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP —preceptor
Dieter Poenn MD, FCFP, Dip Sports Med—preceptor, coroner
Ben Quackenbush MD, CCFP, MPH—preceptor, obstetrics physician
Emily Demer MD—virtual physician
Radhika Dixit MD—virtual physician
Peter Bond PA
Renee Roy PA
Katelyn Miller PA
Anne Gervais NP
Danae Page NP
Natasha Peltier NP
Tish Millette RN
Terri Mousseau RN
Lee Turley RN
Sue St Amour RPN
Katelyn Taylor RPN
Dianne Musgrove RPN
Allison Hall RSW
Diane Meehan—Pharmacist
Laurel LeConte, Nola Thompson & Christy Deschamps —MHC Dietitian Services
Jennifer LeClair—Lifestyle Balance Coach
Micky McQuarrie—Diabetic Nurse
Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
NPs, RNs and SWs provided extended hours care to 5:30 pm
No Walk in Clinics - Same day Next Day Booked Appointments
Emergency Services available 24/7 in the Manitoulin Health Centre
Location & Contact Information:
Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team (NEMFHT)
15 Meredith Street East
Little Current, ON
P0P 1K0
Phone: 705-368-2450
Fax: 705-368-2480 and 705-368-1259
Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC)
11 Meredith Street East
Little Current, ON
P0P 1K0
Phone: 705-368-2300
Fax: 705-368-2796
Clinic Administrators:
Sally Greenwood—Business Manager Little Current Medical Associates (LCMA)
Judy Miller—Executive Director NEMFHT
Little Current Student Contacts:
Anne McDonald MD, FCFP—Site Liaison Clinician (SLC) and
Local Education Coordinator (LEC)
Sarah Warburton—Site Administrative Coordinator (SAC)
Accommodation :
Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) owns a duplex on Meredith Street (beside the LC site of the hospital). The front half of this duplex has been renovated to create three separate, locked sleeping rooms with a common living area, shared laundry facilities and available parking. NOSM learners (but not CCC students) use this facility. Accommodation bookings are completed by NOSM once a booking has been confirmed. Access to the residence is via door code (Main Entrance ) and a key (Bedroom). Students must sign in/sign out at the Admitting Office at the main entrance between 7 am – 3 pm Monday through Friday. Alternate arrangements for check-in can be made, but are not encouraged.
Little Current Recreation
NEMI Recreation Centre - skating, hockey, curling
Manitoulin Pickleball & Tennis Courts
Manitoulin Community Fitness Centre - workout space with
free weights, universal machine, aerobic equipment such as
elliptical machines, bikes, rowers, 24/7 access with key card
On the Rock Fitness Centre - HIIT classes, Cardio, Movement
and Mobility; classes for all ages and fitness levels plus open
gym memberships to use the workout space and weights;
one-on-one personal training
Manitoulin School of Martial Arts classes
Public beaches - Low Island Beach, Green Bay Beach, Bass Lake Beach
Low Island Municipal Park - public beach, swimming, walking trails, sailing lessons
Strawberry Island Provincial Park
Walking/Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails - Little Current waterfront boardwalk, McLeans’s Mountain Trail, Orr’s Mountain Hiking Trail, 10 Mile Point Trail, Lewis Twin Peaks Trails, Dan Bingaman Trail, Cup and Saucer
Boating - Spider Bay Marina, Boyle Marine, HarborVue Marina, Sheguiandah Bay Marina, Pike Lake Marina, Bass Lake Marina
Cross country skiing - Freer Point and Gibraltar trails
Snowmachine trails Island-wide
Photo by Sarah Warburton
Photo by Sarah Warburton
Photo by Sarah Warburton
Photo by Sarah Warburton