Wellness Family Practice

05/19/2026

Today, on World Family Doctor Day, we celebrate the extraordinary and unique role family physicians play in improving the health of our communities.

Family Physicians are often the first point of care and a constant presence throughout a person’s life — providing comprehensive and continuity of medical care when it matters most.

Their breadth of training enables them to see the full picture of a patient’s health, while their longstanding relationships offer a depth of understanding that cannot be replaced. They know their patients, understand their histories, and guide them through every stage of health and healing.

Family physicians bring together medical expertise and a commitment to whole-person care in a way that is foundational to a strong and effective health care system.

We are deeply grateful for the dedication of family physicians across Newfoundland and Labrador. Your impact is lasting, and your role in our health care system is truly irreplaceable.

04/28/2026

As you may be aware - NLHS has switched to a new province-wide IT system called CorCare. Due to this transition, we are experiencing delays in receiving some lab and XRay results (since Saturday April 25th). We are told NLHS is working to resolve this quickly.

04/06/2026

April 25, 2026 Agenda 9:00AM to approximately 3PM Session One: Pelvic dysfunction in women: Breaking the silence, ending the stigma Heather Huybregts, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Session Two: Current health screening guidelines for women Dr. Shanda Slipp, Family Physician Nutrition break (provided)...

03/19/2026

We are closed tomorrow, Friday March 20th, to re-organize our clinic and take inventory! We will be re-opening Monday March 23rd.

03/18/2026

Happy anniversary to us!! 🎉🎈🎂

March 2026 is the TEN year anniversary of Wellness Family Practice. Can you believe it??

When Dr Colbourne and I started the clinic in 2016, we had the vision of a group practice where patients felt comfortable and well cared for, with family doctors who covered for each other, collaborated, and mentored the next generation of physicians. We were so fortunate to find not only each other, but Jennifer Veitch of Veitch Physiotherapy who had the same vision of collaborative holistic care in a beautiful modern space.

Over the years, we built the practice from scratch, piloted the province’s new electronic medical record, moved into a beautiful new building, expanded our team to FIVE amazing family docs (adding Drs Osborne, Lethbridge, Mercier and Jackman), hired the absolute best staff (Linda, Melina, Nancy our current rockstar crew), were supported by fantastic locums (especially Dr Peacock in recent years) and along the way collected 4000 patients. We became one of the largest, most stable family practices on the West Coast.

We also became one of the largest community teaching sites in the province - mentoring over 200 medical students and family medicine residents - many who have gone on to become our friends and colleagues.

With so many challenges in our healthcare system, I think it’s important to celebrate a ‘good news’ story in medicine. I’m very proud of what we have built and the work we continue to do everyday. Thank you for trusting us with your medical care for the last decade, and beyond.

—- Dr Slipp

Check CBC radio Newfoundland Morning for March 12th interview about the clinic, and upcoming article with Diane Crockerl

03/12/2026

We’re open today!

Will reassess as the day goes on. Phones are busy so be patient if you’re trying to get through.

03/05/2026

Excited about the next group of local Family Medicine trainees! 3 of whom have already spent time at the clinic during med school 👏👏👏

We are beyond excited to welcome our incoming WestFam residents!🥳💗

There are two remaining spots available in CaRMS round two and we can’t wait to see who will be joining this incredible group!

02/23/2026

The clinic is CLOSED on Monday February 23rd. Reopening at 8:30 on Feb 24th.

01/09/2026

Last day for some of these beautiful people!!! We love a reason to celebrate with cake 🤣🎂

Dr Gabriel is finishing up her 4 month placement with us, medical student Rebecca finishes next week, and Sam has been filling in at the reception desk and helping with Dr Osborne’s patients.

We have been so lucky to have these 3 on our team and wish them all the best in their next chapters!

WestFam- Western Stream Family Medicine Residency Program
Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University

01/08/2026

Applications are now open for the Aging Well at Home Grant.

Eligible seniors (65+) can receive $400 to help with household and health care services.

Apply by March 31, 2026: https://nlhealthservices.ca/key-information/the-aging-well-at-home-grant/