FAQ

What is a Family Health Team? (FHT)

• A FHT is an approach to primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible care
• The team includes physicians and nurse practitioners working collaboratively with other allied health professionals including nurses, social workers, dietitians, health promoter/kinesiologists and pharmacist
  

Is my doctor or nurse practitioner a part of the FHT?

• The Minto-Mapleton FHT includes: Dr. Calarco, Dr. Chu, Dr. Deacon, Dr. Norman, Dr. Okoye, Dr. Peterkin,  Dr. Semelhago,  Dr. Sun, Dr. Wielgosz, Jodi Colwill, Lauren Chappelle, Chantelle Koesleg and Brittany Koster
  

How can I see one of the professionals of the FHT? 

• To see your family doctor or nurse practitioner simply call his/her office to book an appointment, for contact information, check the "Doctors and Nurse Practioners" tab under the Contact Us tab
  
• To see one of the FHTs allied health professionals, you can call the FHT to arrange an appointment or talk to your doctor about a referral

How will the FHT benefit me?

• The services focus on primary health care including disease prevention, health promotion and disease management
  

How much will this cost me?

• There is no cost to you for any of the services
  
•  All the programs and services offered by the FHT are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
  

How do I cancel an appointment?

• Please contact the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team office where you scheduled your appointment
  
  • Drayton and Palmerston locations, call 519-638-2110
    
  • Clifford site, call 519-327-4777