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Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment
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Docs by the Bay was established in 2017 with a commitment to focus on the recruitment and retention of family physicians in the city of Quinte West. While our hospital was not in need of physicians, our community was. As family doctors retired, they left behind up to 3500 patients each. We needed 2 or 3 new physicians to replace each retiring physician. Our community also continues to grow rapidly, with the expansion of 8-Wing CFB Trenton and the increase in the number of GTA families moving out of the city.
The Municipality of Brighton joined the program in 2019 and Docs by the Bay now serves a total population of 56 000 residents. We strive to ensure that every resident in the community has a family doctor and that every family doctor recruited – stays.
Deemed an area of high physician need, we have a variety of family medicine practice opportunities available including FHO positions. Clinic work can be combined with Hospitalist, Anesthesia, Surgical Assisting, and Emergency Medicine, dependant on need and qualifications.
Financial incentives are available to qualified candidates and other supports are available to assist you and your family in relocating to our community.
We have an enthusiastic medical staff that is eager to welcome students for elective rotations or core family medicine rotations.
Our vibrant community is excited to welcome you and your family both professionally and personally. To help you make your decision to join us, we would be happy to showcase our community and the surrounding attractions on a site visit that we will plan and arrange for you and your spouse/family.
Whether you are a physician, resident or medical student, our Physician Recruitment and Retention Coordinator will ensure you feel welcomed and valued in our community.
New Family Doctor Coming to Quinte West and Brighton
August 26th, 2022
Docs By The Bay Physician Recruitment and Retention is pleased to announce that they have recruited another family doctor for the area. Dr. Getnet Asrat, an Ottawa physician, has signed Medical Service Agreements with the City of Quinte West and the Municipality of Brighton, to practice family medicine in both communities beginning later this year. He will be joining the practice of Dr. Stephen Evans, a former colleague, who was instrumental in making the connection between Dr. Asrat and Paula Mason, Manager of Physician Recruitment and Retention for Docs by the Bay.
Dr. Asrat is the 14th family physician recruited by Docs by the Bay since its inception 5 years ago. He obtained his medical degree from Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Asrat also holds a MHSc Degree from the University of British Columbia – Vancouver and a Certificate in Emergency Medicine from the Canadian College of Family Physicians.
Dr. Asrat is very excited to be coming to the area. “I was exploring a final destination, for the remaining years of my career, that would be closer to Toronto. I was invited by my colleague Dr. Steve Evans to see the community that he loves. He gave me a sense of belonging in the community and offered me the chance to join his practice. While he drove me around the communities of Brighton and Trenton, I mentioned my interest in a humanitarian job in medicine and he said ‘You are in the right place, most people in this community have no doctor.’ So, here I am, and I thank you for allowing me to be part of these beautiful communities.” remarked Dr. Asrat.
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison was pleased to meet Dr. Asrat today. “Welcome to the City of Quinte West. We appreciate and value your Medical skills, and thank you for choosing to join our Medical team.” he remarked.
Brian Ostrander, Mayor of the Municipality of Brighton added “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Asrat to the community. The hard work of Docs By The Bay and the Evans' team are paying dividends for primary healthcare in Brighton. We look forward to seeing Dr. Asrat in Brighton when the Dundas Street clinic re-opens this fall!”
Dr. Asrat will be building his roster through Health Care Connect and patients will be notified directly from HCC with regards to registration.
Docs By The Bay is sponsored by Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, the City of Quinte West and the Municipality of Brighton.
For more information, contact:
Paula Mason - Manager - Physician Recruitment and Retention
pmason@docsbythebay.ca
613-403-1329
Docs by the Bay Unattached Patient Survey - NEW! (August 2022)
Docs by the Bay are currently conducting a survey to better understand the number of unattached patients in the area. You can complete the survey by clicking here.
Hospitals
Trenton Memorial
Located in Quinte West, provides primary and some secondary care to patients. It houses 31 beds and a range of clinical and diagnostic services, including Emergency Services (24 hours a day, every day), Cardiology, Clinical Nutrition, Radiology, Laboratory, Complex Continuing Care and more.
242 King Street
Trenton, ON, K8V 5S6
Phone: 613-392-2541 or auto attendant: 613-392-2540
Web: http://www.qhc.on.ca/
QHC Re-imagine Survey
This fall, Quinte Health Care is embarking on a journey to re-imagine the future of QHC and our community hospitals. Through our strategic planning efforts, we intend to reach out far and wide – connecting with citizens, patients, families, partners and all our QHC team members across our diverse communities – to get your insights, hopes and aspirations for our hospitals and for our future. Our goal is to collectively re-imagine and co-design the future of QHC and our community hospitals together.
Diverse perspectives make us stronger and your voice is critical in this process. Please take the time to share your thoughts through our online survey.
Belleville General
Quinte Health Care Belleville General Hospital currently provides primary and secondary care with a total of 206 beds, and offers a full range of clinics, diagnostic services, support services and outreach programs.
265 Dundas Street East
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 5A9
Phone: 613 - 969-5511 or auto attendant: 613 - 969-7400
Web: http://www.qhc.on.ca/
Campbellford Memorial
A 34-bed health care facility providing a comprehensive array of acute care services. Their 24-hour Emergency Department has approximately 20,000 visits each year.
146 Oliver Road
Campbellford, ON
K0L 1L0
Phone: 705-653-1140
Web: www.cmh.ca
Northumberland Hills Hospital
The 137-bed hospital delivers a broad range of services, including medical/surgical care, complex/long term care, rehabilitation, palliative care, obstetrical care. It is in Cobourg right off Highway 401.
1000 DePalma Drive
Cobourg, ON K9A 5W6
Phone: 905 - 372-6811
Main Fax: (905) 372-4243
Web: www.nhh.ca
Health Services
Lakeview Family Health Team
The Lakeview FHT is composed of an inter-disciplinary team of physicians and other health professionals who work collaboratively to provide patient-centered and comprehensive primary care to residents in the towns of Colborne, Brighton, Quinte West, and surrounding areas.
The FHT is composed of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, dietician, and social worker, as well as administrative support staff. There are three sites including Quinte west (Trenton), Colborne, and Brighton. The Brighton location is in the Brighton Health Services Building at the following address:
170 Main St,
Brighton On, K0K 1H0
613-475-1555
Web: www.lakeviewfht.ca
Health Care Connect
Health Care Connect refers Ontarians who don't have a physician to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients. Unattached patients can call or go online to register with the program or call Service Ontario at 1-866-531-3161. To successfully register, unattached patients must have a valid OHIP card and complete a health questionnaire to determine their need for family health care services. Priority is given to individuals who have greater health needs.
Service Ontario
Toll Free: 1-866-531-3161
Web site: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/pro/
Central East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) (Head Office)
920 Champlain Court
Whitby, ON L1N 6K9
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3877
Fax: 1-855-352-2555 (Patient Services)
Fax: 905-444-2562 (Executive Office)
Fax: 905-430-0645 (Reception)
Serving Scarborough, Durham, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and Haliburton. http://healthcareathome.ca/centraleast/en
Community Care Northumberland
Established in 1988, Community Care Northumberland strives to be the best, multi-service, volunteer-based community support organization in Northumberland County. The staff and volunteers enable clients to experience a higher quality of life by strengthening their connections with the community. They accomplish this through the delivery of the following essential community support services: Community Diners, Friends Visiting, Home at Last, Home Help and Maintenance Programs, Hospice Palliative Care Programs, Meals on Wheels Programs, Supports for Caregivers, Telephone Security Checks, Transportation Services including Accessible Transportation Options, and Wellness, Social and Recreation Programs.
46 Prince Edward Sq. Unit 13
Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Tel: 613-475-4190
Toll Free: 1-866-514-5774
email: brighton@commcare.ca
web site: www.commcare.ca
Quinte Health Care
QHC Corporate Headquarters
Belleville General Hospital
265 Dundas Street East
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 5A9
Tel: (613) 969-7400
Toll Free: 1-800-483-2811
Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Located in Port Hope, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit works with residents of Northumberland and Haliburton counties and the City of Kawartha Lakes to prevent illness, protect against disease and promote healthy lifestyles.
The staff of health professionals work together to provide programs, services and resources designed to create healthier communities and healthier residents.
200 Rose Glen Rd
Port Hope, ON, L1A 3V6
Toll-Free: 1-866-888-4577
Tel: (905) 885-9100
Fax: (905) 885-9551
Email: info@hkpr.on.ca
Urgent Care Clinic - Dr. Stephen Evans
The Municipality of Brighton has entered into a partnership with Dr. Stephen Evans to open a medical practice/clinic in Brighton.
In the interim, Dr. Evans is operating a clinic at 30 King Street, Suite 201 in Trenton.
Effective January 15th, the clinic has extended the hours of operation to offer walk-in “Urgent Care” on Saturday & Sundays from 8 am to 2 pm.
Dr. Evans will be servicing both his rostered patients and “Orphaned Patients from Brighton” during these week-end hours of operation.
No appointments are necessary for the week-end walk-in clinic.