Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team

05/28/2026

We opened Good Doctors Lindsay in 2017 and have been grateful to care for this community ever since. Thank you for trusting us with your care.

A reminder that appointments are always available at our clinic at 86 Russell Street West (inside Queen's Sq Pharmacy).

And if you prefer to stay home? Our doctors can connect with you by video from there too.

Book online or call us.

https://tinyurl.com/gooddoctorslindsay or (705)304-0021

Your Good Doctors Team

05/08/2026

Starting July 1, more Ontarians will have access to life-saving colorectal cancer screening earlier than ever before.

The eligibility age for publicly funded colorectal cancer screening is being lowered from 50 to 45 for average-risk individuals, and to 40 for those at increased risk due to family history.

Early detection can save lives. When colorectal cancer is found early, 9 out of 10 people can be successfully treated.

Talk to your health care provider or eligible individuals without a primary care provider can also access the test by calling Health811 at 866-797-0007.

Starting July 1, Ontario is lowering the eligibility age to allow people to access publicly funded colorectal cancer screening to help more people receive life-saving screening services sooner.

This historic expansion will give more than one million additional people the option to connect to life-saving screening services to detect and treat colorectal cancer sooner.

news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007418/ontario-lowering-eligibility-age-for-life-saving-colon-cancer-screening

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is pleased to share that Dr. Jim Ebhomien will be taking over the family practice of Dr. Naomi Ecob following her retirement, beginning mid-May 2026.

Dr. Ebhomien will be welcoming all current patients of Dr. Ecob into his care. At this time, the practice will not be accepting new patients. Future availability will be coordinated through Health Care Connect (www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect).

Dr. Ebhomien earned his MBBS from the University of Benin (Nigeria) and received his General Medical Council license in the United Kingdom in 2019. He brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to patient care.

"KLHCI extends sincere thanks to Dr. Ecob for her many years of dedicated service to patients and the Kawartha Lakes community, as well as her contributions to medical education. We wish her a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement," states Stacey Gudmundsson, KLHCI Chairperson.

Dr. Ecob states: "I think we should feel honoured that Dr. Jim Ebhomien is choosing to practice in the Kawartha Lakes. Secondly, I feel privileged that he chose to take over my practice. I know that my patients will be pleased to have their medical needs addressed by a well-trained, kind and experienced physician. I want to particularly thank the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative, who has worked tirelessly over the years to attract physicians to the Kawartha Lakes, and for their dedication in finding this physician for my practice.”

Dr. Ebhomien shares that he is looking forward to getting to know and caring for Dr. Ecob’s patients in the coming months.

Community members interested in supporting physician recruitment and retention efforts are encouraged to connect with KLHCI or visit www.KawarthaLakesDoctors.org.

05/01/2026

Happy Physicians' Day to all Doctors in the Highlands!
You are appreciated more than words can say.
Thank you for all that you do for our community!

HaliDoc Kawartha North Family Health Team Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team 🥰

04/29/2026

🚨 Exciting News for Kawartha Lakes Residents!
The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Usman Khurshid, Dr. Kanayo Odunze, and Dr. Uche Nkemdeme are opening a new clinic to serve our community.
📍 Location: 86 Angeline Street South, Unit 202B
📅 Walk-in services begin: May 1, 2026
🩺 Walk-in Clinic Hours:
• Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Fridays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 Phone: 705-320-7705
Dr. Khurshid and Dr. Odunze will provide walk-in primary care starting May 1, helping residents—especially those without a family doctor—access timely care.
Dr. Nkemdeme will join the clinic full-time in June and will accept patients through Health Care Connect, while also supporting walk-in services.
This new clinic is an important step toward improving access to primary care and reducing non-emergency visits to Ross Memorial Hospital.
💬 “KLHCI’s Board of Directors… are very pleased to support this new clinic… helping reduce visits to the Emergency Department for primary care issues,” says Stacey Gudmundsson, KLHCI Chair.
🤝 Want to support local healthcare?
Volunteer or donate to help recruit and retain family doctors in Kawartha Lakes:
🌐 www.KawarthaLakesDoctors.org
📧 csnider@rmh.org
Photo is of Dr. Uche Nkemdeme

04/29/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Health Care Connect can help you find a primary care clinician accepting new patients in your new community. You can start your search even if you’re still enrolled with your current clinician. No need to de-enrol first.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:

📞 call 811 – available 24/7
💻 visit ontario.ca/healthcareconnect

Ontario Health

04/20/2026

I am pleased to share the great news that the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team is receiving an investment of $1,834,000 to connect up to 5,434 more people to primary care in our community!

This funding is a part of our government's Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029.

04/02/2026

Join the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team for a virtual Lunch & Learn!
Learn how integrated, primary-care-centered health systems use population health management to improve outcomes for people living with chronic conditions
Visit: https://www.klhoht.ca/lunch-and-learn-population-health-management to register.