Guelph Wellington Family Health Organization (GWFHO): About Us

The Guelph Wellington Family Health Organization (GWFHO) offers our patients a team approach to health care. Our team includes patients, family doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners. As a team, we work together to come up with the best possible plan for the health and wellness of our patients.

Family Health Teams enable the family physician to focus more on prevention and chronic disease management by teaming the doctor with other health care professionals to provide a more comprehensive and coordinate range of services to the patient. By grouping doctors and other health care professionals into teams it is possible to increase the appropriate use of health care resources to increase patient accessibility, decreasing unnecessary and expensive trips to hospitals.

The Guelph Wellington Family Health Organization (GWFHO) is also here to assist our patients in navigating the healthcare system and provide you with the necessary tools and resources to improve and maintain your health.

For more information about Family Health Teams visit: health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/fht/

After-Hours Clinic

In an attempt to improve the quality of service we provide we ask that you please read and adhere to the following guidelines for use of the After Hours Clinic.

Your family physician is most suited to manage all aspects of your health care and is generally available to see you during regular office hours. If you require any medical attention, please contact your family physician FIRST.

The After-Hours Medical Clinic is for Urgent concerns only and is not a convenient substitute for routine care provided by your doctor.

We DO NOT manage / provide:

· Immunizations / Travel medicine

· **Allergy Injections

· **Ear Syringe

· Routine physical / gynecological examinations

· Prenatal Care

· Chronic disease / pain management

· HIV testing or treatment

· Sexually transmitted disease screening

· Mental health or psychiatric issues

· Contraception management

· Seizure disorders

· *Prescription renewals

· Filling out forms (i.e. WSIB, sick notes)

There are no narcotics kept on the premises.
*Will only be done for patient belonging to the practice of the doctor on call that day*
**At the discretion of the doctor on call that day