Kirkland District Family Health Team

01/06/2026

The Family Health Team will be closed for the remainder of the afternoon due to unforeseen circumstances.

11/13/2025

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⭐️ NP Week Spotlight: Tina Woollings

Today we’re highlighting Tina, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Lead at the Kirkland District Family Health Team. Tina provides care to patients of all ages - from prenatal care and chronic disease management to mental health and addictions support.

➡️ Path to Becoming an NP:

Tina began her career as a diploma nurse and worked in intensive care before returning to school to complete her nursing degree. She later moved into leadership as a Head Nurse in Obstetrics but eventually realized she wanted more independence and hands-on patient care.

“I’ve always been searching for my own autonomy - I love decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking.”

When Tina first became a Nurse Practitioner, the profession was in its early days in Ontario. “We could hardly write a prescription for an earache at first,” she recalls. “But the list of what we could do expanded almost every six months.”

Tina found her passion as she began working in a clinic for unattached patients, providing cervical screening, primary care support, and mental health and addictions support. She was a member of the committee that applied to become a Family Health Team, which lead them to expand into the practice they have today, with Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacists, Social Work, and Dietitians to support their clients.

➡️ Being an NP:

“This is the best job I’ve ever had as a nurse,” Tina says. “It’s challenging but so rewarding. Being a Nurse Practitioner means meeting people where they are and working with them from there.”

Her practice focuses on building trust, spending time with each person, and supporting change at their own pace. She emphasizes that this one-on-one connection - and the time spent with each patient - is what makes NP-led care so impactful.

➡️ Community Leadership and Advocacy

Tina is a member of the Timiskaming Ontario Health Team Primary Care Network and was Chair of the Steering Committee and Board that secured funding for the CMHA-CT Recovery Centre (formally known Northeastern recovery Centre) in Kirkland Lake - a grassroots effort that grew into a vital local service.

As she approaches retirement, Tina continues to advocate for vulnerable populations and improved access to primary care. She hopes to see Nurse Practitioners play a greater role in programs such as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support to help close existing gaps in care.

Please join us in thanking Tina for her leadership, compassion, and service to the Kirkland Lake community, and for her ongoing contributions to the Timiskaming OHT’s work toward equitable, accessible care for all.


Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario

11/10/2025

HAPPY NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK!!! NP’s are a huge part of Primary Care in our community and we are so lucky to have such wonderful NP’s at the Family Health Team. Thank you for all you do!! You ladies are the absolute best!

10/22/2025

Happy RT week to our wonderful Respiratory Therapists, Jessica. Jessica we are so fortunate to have you as part of our team. The work you do in our community is invaluable, your dedicated and passion is admirable. Thank you for everything you do.

09/30/2025

Lifelabs is closed today in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day.

08/13/2025

Please be advised we are currently experiencing telephone and fax difficulties.
If this is an emergency please present to your nearest Emergency Department.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time and hopefully this is resolved quickly.

08/11/2025

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The only way to know if you have Hep C or HIV is to . Our clinical team will be in Cobalt on Wednesday & Kirkland on Thursday! Come say hi, grab some resources, chat with our team, or get tested! We are grateful to be partnering with Mino M'shki-ki Indigenous Health Team and Porcupine Health Unit, Timiskaming Ontario Health Team / Équipe Santé Ontario Timiskaming, Timiskaming Health Unit, Timiskaming Drug and Alcohol Strategy

07/14/2025

It is with great pleasure that the Family Health Team announces the arrival of a new physician to our team. Dr. Farra will be providing Family Medicine and will be accepting new patients into his Practice, within the catchment area.

Patients without a family doctor are asked to contact Health Care Connect to register toll free 1-800-445-1822 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, if they have not done so already. In order to register with Health Care Connect you will need a valid OHIP card and you will need to complete a medical questionnaire, it is important to provide all medical information, diagnosis and medical challenges to Health Care Connect so that you are served appropriately. Individuals that require assistance can contact our booking department and let them know that they are seeking a Physician and or need assistance with Health Care Connect.

Dr. Farra stated that it was the team environment and collaborative approach to healthcare that attracted him to the Kirkland District Family Health Team. “We look forward to working with Dr. Farra and we are confident that he will provide excellent care”. “We are extremely fortunate to have another Physician join our Team”, Mandy Weeden Executive Director.

“We would like to welcome Dr.Farra to our team and look forward to supporting him as he builds his practice, we are confident he will enhance our services and provide excellent care”, Dr. Lasha Gorecki, Lead Physician

06/27/2025

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🌟 Big News for Kirkland Lake, Englehart & Surrounding Communities! 🌟
Blanche River Health and the Kirkland District Family Health Team are thrilled to welcome Dr. Farra to our community! 🩺

This addition represents a significant step forward in improving access to quality healthcare in our region.

Please join us in welcoming him! 🙌💙💚

📖 Read more, including how to register for a family doctor here: https://www.blancheriverhealth.ca/about-us/media-room/articles/~150-Blanche-River-Health-Welcomes-Dr-Farra-to-Serve-Kirkland-Lake-and-Englehart

06/11/2025

The Family Health Team presently has a Physician available to see patients who do not already have a Nurse Practitioner or Family Physician.
We ask that you contact Healthcare connect at 1-800-445-1822 and complete the patient questionnaire prior to calling the Family Health to request an appointment.

05/12/2025

Happy Nurses week to our hardworking group of nurses, who work hard to advocate and ensure our community receives the care they need. We are so lucky to have some of the best nurses. Thanks for all that you do!!

05/06/2025

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Due to the ongoing physician shortage, wait times for routine and non-emergency medical appointments in Kirkland Lake and Englehart are growing. We understand the frustration this causes and want to assure you that our team is working tirelessly to provide care.

Read more in today's press release: https://www.blancheriverhealth.ca/about-us/media-room/articles/~140-Wait-Times-for-Medical-Appointments-in-Kirkland-Lake-and-Englehart-Impacted-by-Ongoing-Physician-Shortage