What is a Family Health Team?

A Family Health Team (FHT) is a collaborative, patient-centered approach to primary care in Ontario. It connects you with your family doctor alongside a dedicated team of health professionals—such as nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and pharmacists—all working together under one roof.

Your care team coordinates your health records and personal care plans, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. FHTs offer several distinct advantages:

Extended Care Hours: Access to team members during evenings and weekends.
After-Hours Support: Telephone access to registered nurses for non-emergency medical advice when the office is closed.
Comprehensive Care: Coordinated mental and physical health services in your local community.

To enroll, find a clinic near you using the official Ontario Ministry of Health resource

Erin Physician Team

Dr. Blair Cappel, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Lucille Chan, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Laura Daly, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Nupur Gupta, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Karina Hilferink, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Preksha Shukla, Family Medicine Physician

Rockwood Physician Team

Dr. Saif Ahmad, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Sahar Ghorayeb, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Anam Irshad, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Rabia Khan, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Alejandra Marin, Family Medicine Physician

Management Team

Alicia Atkinson, Executive Director

Adele Heelis, Finance Administrator

Karen Moir, Administrative Assistant

Laurie Moulton, Billing Administrator

Sharon Ready, Medical Admin Support

Barb Thomas, Manager, Office Administration

Allied Team

Anna Maria Fruscion, Registered Dietitian

Natalia Lisus, Mental Health Worker

Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator
Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator
Mental Health Therapists
Occupational Therapist

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What is a Family Health Team?