Physicians & Nurse Practioners
The family doctors at Lakelands provide the majority of your primary medical care. The Lakelands Team complements these services with nurse practitioners and other health care providers. Our Nurse Practitioners work in collaboration with Physicians and Registered Nurses to care for patients in many different ways.
Nurse Practitioners who specialize in Primary Care provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages. They are experienced nurses with additional nursing education which enables them to provide such services as health promotion, disease and injury prevention and support. Nurse Practitioners can order a limited range of therapeutic interventions, diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds, lab tests or x-rays, make diagnoses on tests they have ordered, and prescribe medications from an approved list.
Program Coordinator
The rn/program coordinator, in consultation with the team, is developing programs ( healthy living, COPD/Asthma) which will be offered to rostered patients.
Foot Care Specialist
The foot care specialist assesses and treats foot conditions.
Registered Social Worker
Our registered social worker provides mental health counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and the community.
Testing
Both sites offer collection of urine and blood for testing, pulmonary function tests and electrocardiographs.
Virtual Care
Lakelands Family Health Team offers a convenient and accessible virtual care program for patients. This program is designed to provide medical consultations through digital platforms, making healthcare more accessible from the comfort of your home. If you have a smartphone with data or a home computer with streaming capabilities, these tools will allow you to connect with your health care provider through a secure video call, ensuring that you receive the care you need without having to travel to the clinic.
Surgery
Minor surgeries including suturing, mole removal, skin tag removal, cyst removal, etc., take place mainly at the Northbrook site.