Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre

02/10/2026

02/03/2026

If you’re searching for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, Health Care Connect is the program for you. It helps connect you with a primary care provider when one becomes available in your area.

Our FAQ sheet offers helpful information for:

✔️ Those who haven’t registered yet and want to know how the program works.

✔️ People already on the waitlist who want to understand what happens next.

✔️ Those who want to learn about how matching happens, what factors are considered, and what you can expect while you wait.

➡️ To register today, visit: ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call: 1-800-445-1822.

01/21/2026

Need a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Health Care Connect can help!

If you don’t have a primary care provider, signing up for Health Care Connect is an important first step. This Ontario program connects people without a provider to a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients.

Here’s how it works:
- Register online: ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call: 1-800-445-1822
- A Care Connector (nurse) reviews your information
- You’re added to your local waitlist
- You’ll be contacted when a provider is available

Registration is quick, free, and helps make sure you’re on the path to getting the ongoing care you deserve.

01/07/2026

Looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Health Care Connect can help! It’s free, easy to sign up, and connects people without a provider to those accepting new patients.

All you need is a valid Ontario health card and current mailing address to register. After you sign up, a Care Connector (nurse) will reach out and work to match you with a provider—perfect if you’re new to the Ottawa Valley, recently lost your doctor, or haven’t found one yet.

You can also register even if your current family doctor or nurse practitioner is outside the region and you won’t lose your provider.

Register today:
ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.

01/06/2026

A huge shout-out to our amazing admin team for answering 307 phone calls yesterday—while also helping patients check in for their appointments in person. You all keep everything running smoothly, and we appreciate you!

Reminder: To avoid waiting in the phone queue, you can book your appointment online at: https://veribook.com/lp/PetawawaCentennialFamilyHealthCentre/

*Please note that Dr. Hart is not set up for online booking at this time, his patients will still have to call the office*

12/29/2025

Due to the weather, we’ve decided to delay opening until at least noon tomorrow (December 29). We want to make sure both our staff and our patients stay safe while road conditions are messy!

​Our admin team will be reaching out to anyone with an in-person appointment to reschedule and our phones will still be answered.

Check back here for any updates throughout the day.

12/03/2025

The holidays are coming quick!

*Please note that your individual provider may not be available during all open times. As per our refill policy, to ensure uninterrupted access to your medications, ask your pharmacy to fax a refill request ahead of time.

10/12/2025

We are participating in the Petawawa Ramble this year! Come check out our Pumpkin Folk!

09/11/2025

Reminder that our virtual Eating Disorder Support Group is open to anyone aged 12+ living in the Ottawa Valley (rostered at PCFHC or not). Self referral can be made here: https://veribook.com/ew.jsp?cpUserId=764744&cpAlias=PrHTMCAbYn2694&mobileSupport=true

Care provider referrals can be faxed directly (613-687-6808) or through Ocean.

09/03/2025

Tomorrow is the first day of school! With the extra traffic, we know things can get a little hectic. Just a friendly reminder that our parking lot is reserved for staff and patients only. Thank you for helping us keep spots available for those coming in — we appreciate your understanding!