Hamilton Family Health Team

10/03/2025

Last Saturday, the , the and collaborated to host a Community BBQ and Wellness Fair for residents of the L8L postal code! 🍔

Community members were invited to come out, enjoy a free BBQ lunch, participate in games and face painting, and learn more about health and social services available to them. Thank you to all of our volunteers, organizers, and everyone who came out to the event! 🫶

10/02/2025

Does your child need vaccines or immunizations? Come to our free vaccine clinic at Eva Rothwell Centre: Offering infant/childhood and school aged vaccines (HPV, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, Measles, Tetanus, Polio, Chicken Pox, whooping cough and RSV vaccine).

Drop in any time this Saturday, October 4 between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Eva Rothwell Centre (460 Wentworth Street N., Pethers Community Room). No appointment necessary and no health card needed but please bring yours if you have one! Snacks will be provided.

Have questions about the clinic? Call Health Care at Eva Rothwell Centre: (289) 919-3474

In partnership with the Eva Rothwell Centre, City of Hamilton Public Health Services and the Hamilton Family Health Team.

10/01/2025

October 1 is National Seniors' Day!

We believe that healthy aging isn’t just a goal for October, but a lifelong journey worth celebrating every day. That’s why we're proud to offer a free Healthy Aging Workshop Series, designed for seniors and their caregivers. These are free, one-hour workshops that are held in-person and virtually.

Each session is facilitated by healthcare professionals such as registered dietitians, social workers, pharmacists and physiotherapists, who understand the unique needs of older adults and offer compassionate, expert guidance.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/XoIUlmQ

07/24/2025

Come walk with us and learn some tips for mindful living! 🚶

Join us at Bayfront Park tomorrow, Friday July 25, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. for another Just Walk event, powered by : a free, one-hour walking program designed to bring the community together while promoting better health.

Tomorrow's session, hosted by Tricia Brinn, MSW, RSW and Mental Health Groups Coordinator, will be all about mindful ways to manage stress. Check out this tip from Tricia and we hope to see you there tomorrow!

"Wellness doesn’t just have to be hour-long meditations or complex routines. Consider weaving micro-practices into your day—brief, intentional pauses that can support your well-being over time. These might include a few mindful moments while walking, sipping your coffee, eating, showering, doodling, or even doing dishes. Small shifts in everyday habits can create powerful changes in how we feel."

Head to our 🔗 in b-!-0 to learn more!

07/10/2025

We've been getting out into the Hamilton community this year! ✨

From our free, public health education groups and workshops, to community events and our regular Wednesday spot at the partner desk, we love meeting you, our Hamilton neighbours. ❤️

Check out these recent snapshots of our healthcare providers and staff - and come say 👋 hi next time you see us out and about!

Curious about our health education groups and workshops? Follow the 🔗 in our b-!-0 to learn more!

Need a family doctor? Come chat with us every Wednesday from 10 am - 2 pm at the Hamilton Public Library Central Branch's partner desk.

06/24/2025

At the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT), we know how important it is to create safe, affirming spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities—not just during Pride Month, but all year long. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

In honour of Pride, we’re highlighting two of our free programs: AFFIRM and our Gender-Affirming Care workshop. Both offerings reflect HFHT’s ongoing commitment to equity, accessibility, and patient-centred care.

“We know that for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth community can be lifesaving, and this group supports folks to build and expand their networks of support and meet more people who have shared experiences and identities.” – AFFIRM HFHT Facilitator

Through programs like these, HFHT is proud to offer spaces where patients feel seen, supported, and informed. These services reflect our shared commitment to primary care that centres inclusivity and community connection.

Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/znaU31v

You can also register by phone at (905) 667-4852 or email groups@hamiltonfht.ca

At Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT), we recognize the importance of creating safe, affirming spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities—not just during Pride Month, but all year long. In honour of Pride, we’re highlighting two free programs: AFFIRM and our Gender-Affirming Care workshop. Both offerings...

05/30/2025

May is National Physiotherapy Month! 🎉

We are deeply grateful for our physiotherapist team members' dedication and expertise. Thank you for all you do to serve the health and wellbeing of our community!

At the HFHT, we have a dynamic team of physios (from left to right: Veronica, Jake, Justin, and Robyn) who support our patients and the public through a full range of therapeutic interventions (including our new Pelvic Health services!) and health education groups and workshops. They approach each patient with compassion, offer vital navigation support, and enhance wellness for those experiencing mobility concerns, chronic pain, pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction, complications after surgery, and so much more.

05/13/2025

Budget Friendly Cooking Workshops: A free two-hour experience led by Registered Dietitians, designed to help you prepare nutritious, cost-effective meals.

💡 Join our Budget Friendly Cooking Workshop on May 28 to learn how to save on groceries while making nutritious meals and receive a small grocery store gift card.
📍 In-person and virtual options available!
🔗 Learn more and register now: (https://buff.ly/OWCWdZE)

Seeking a quick, delicious, and budget-friendly meal? Try this Breakfast Quesadilla—packed with protein, veggies, and cheesy goodness for just $3.50! Ready in minutes – simple, tasty, and nutritious! 🌯

Ingredients:

1 egg lightly beaten
1 whole wheat tortilla wrap
2 tbsp diced red pepper (or other vegetables you may have)
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:
1: Spray small nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
2: Add egg and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes or until large curds set. Remove from heat.
3: Lay tortilla on work surface and spread scrambled egg over half of the tortilla.
4: Sprinkle with pepper and cheddar. Fold over tortilla to cover.
5: Heat nonstick skillet over medium low heat and toast quesadilla, turning once for about 2 minutes or until golden on both sides.
6: Cut in half to enjoy.

Serving how many people? 1 person
Total cost: $3.50
Reference: Cookspiration Dietitians of Canada

05/12/2025

Today is National Nurses Day, marking the birthday of Florence Nightengale and the start of National Nurses Week! 🎉

This year’s theme for Nursing Week is The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.

National Nursing Week serves as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the expertise, dedication, hard work and achievements of all Registered Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Hamilton, across Canada and around the world. (CNA, 2025)

Primary Care Nurses have impact on the lives of many people in our community. Through their care, compassion, and expertise, they contribute to positive changes in the health and well-being of individuals throughout the various stages of life. Having nurses in primary care practices allows for expanded team-based care, which allows more people to have a primary care home and better access to a family physician.

This Nursing Week, the Hamilton Family Health Team would like to express our deepest gratitude for your dedication, compassion, and selflessness to your patients and your profession. You are an inspiration to us all.

05/09/2025

Introducing: Our New Strategic Plan, 2025-2028! 🎉

Leading the way to a healthier community through team-based primary health care – that’s our new vision. And we’re so excited to share this with you as we look towards the next three years, together.

This new plan puts you - our patients, our providers, and our community - at the centre, surrounded by the values we hold as an organisation.

A healthy community is a community where all individuals have access to comprehensive team-based primary care. Our Strategic Plan will guide us for the next three years - from 2025 to 2028 - and is aligned with Ontario's Primary Care Action Plan, which seeks to connect every Ontarian to team-based primary care by 2029.

We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved in creating our new Strategic Plan – our Board of Directors, the Greater Hamilton Health Network (GHHN), our GHHN Primary Care Network partners, our staff, patients, family doctors, and healthcare providers. The new plan was a collective effort and we could not have done it without you.

We hope our new plan resonates, and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community. To view the full plan, including an accessible transcript, visit our website: https://buff.ly/Cup8SLi

Introducing: Our New Strategic Plan, 2025-2028! 🎉

Leading the way to a healthier community through team-based primary health care – that’s our new vision. And we’re so excited to share this with you as we look towards the next three years, together.

This new plan puts you - our patients, our providers, and our community - at the centre, surrounded by the values we hold as an organisation.

A healthy community is a community where all individuals have access to comprehensive team-based primary care. Our Strategic Plan will guide us for the next three years - from 2025 to 2028 - and is aligned with Ontario's Primary Care Action Plan, which seeks to connect every Ontarian to team-based primary care by 2029.

We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved in creating our new Strategic Plan – our Board of Directors, our Greater Hamilton Health Network Primary Care Network partners, our staff, patients, family doctors, and healthcare providers. The new plan was a collective effort and we could not have done it without you.

We hope our new plan resonates, and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community. To view the full plan, including an accessible transcript, visit our website: https://buff.ly/Cup8SLi

05/08/2025

May 5-11 is Mental Health Week in Canada! This year's theme, "Unmasking Mental Health," encourages us to have open and judgement-free conversations, seeing beyond the surface to the whole person.

At the Hamilton Family Health Team, we have an incredible team of mental health professionals - mental health counsellors, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers - who champion this approach and build their practice on a foundation of vulnerability and compassion. They use counselling, training, and a variety of other methods to assist individuals in our community with mental health, situation and social adversity. They listen to patient concerns and problems, develop a treatment plan, and aid patients with coping strategies.

Thank you to our mental health team - your dedication and expertise offer hope and guidance to the community and to your teams.