Niagara North Family Health Team

Niagara North Family Health Team The Niagara North Family Health Team offers our patients a team approach to health care Catharines)

Dr. Zammit-Maempel (Suite S221 - 1338 Fourth Avenue, St.

Our team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health counsellors, dietitians, diabetic educators, chiropodist, psychiatrists and administrative staff. As a team, we work together to come up with the best possible plan for the health and wellness of our patients. Our locations:

Family Practice Teaching Clinic (7-145 Carlton Street, St. Catharines)

Niagara Family Health Centre (Suite S100 - 1338 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines)

Dr. Bayley and Dr. Kolenchenko (6A-145 Carlton Street, St. Catharines)

Dr. Harb & Dr. Al-Baldawi (9-605 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines)

Dr. Torigian (254 Pelham Road, St. Catharines)

Lois Barlow NP (318 Ontario Street, St. Catharines)

Virgil Site (1882 Niagara Stone Road, NOTL)

Niagara-on-the-Lake Site (101 Garrison Village Drive, NOTL)

NOTL Health Care Clinic (101 Garrison Village Drive, NOTL)

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Building stronger systems for caregivers: Niagara summit set for Feb. 24On Tuesday, February 24, caregivers and the orga...
02/20/2026

Building stronger systems for caregivers: Niagara summit set for Feb. 24

On Tuesday, February 24, caregivers and the organizations that support them will come together in Niagara Falls for Partnering for Care: Building Stronger Systems for Caregivers—a welcoming, in-person summit focused on learning, connection, and collaborative action. Supported by the NOHT-ÉSON and Heart Niagara, the event will help build a shared understanding of the caregiving experience in Niagara today, including what supports exist, where barriers remain, and what’s needed to strengthen caregiver wellbeing and access to respite. Participants will hear lived experiences, identify gaps in current pathways, and explore cross-sector opportunities to improve caregiver supports across the region.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Firemen’s Park, Niagara Falls
Cost: Free (registration required)
Register: https://tinyurl.com/35kf6phf

February 17 is random acts of kidness day!What are some ways you can spead kindess in your community?~ Ask someone to sh...
02/17/2026

February 17 is random acts of kidness day!

What are some ways you can spead kindess in your community?
~ Ask someone to share their tiny victory & celebrate the small joys
~ Drop a surprise note in public
~ Make a playlist for a friend or loved one
~ Let someone merge in traffic
~ Hold the door for a stranger
~ Treat yourself or a loved one
~ Give someone a genuine compliment

How will you spread kindness today?

All Niagara North Family Health Team offices will be closed today on Monday, February 16, 2026 for family day.Regular ho...
02/16/2026

All Niagara North Family Health Team offices will be closed today on Monday, February 16, 2026 for family day.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the neartest hospital.

02/14/2026
February 13, 2026 is Wear Red Canada in support of women's heart health. Show your support and wear red today!~ Heart di...
02/13/2026

February 13, 2026 is Wear Red Canada in support of women's heart health. Show your support and wear red today!

~ Heart disease is on the rise and is the leading cause of death for women worldwide
~ Heart attack symptoms are not recognized in over 50 % of women
~ Heart disease can be different for men and women
~ Heart disease is largely preventable

Learrn more about womens heart health here:
https://cwhha.ca/

February 11, 2026 is 211 day. What is 211? 211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to social and com...
02/11/2026

February 11, 2026 is 211 day.

What is 211?
211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to social and community supports. It is available 24/7 in over 150 languages.

What kind of information can I get?
You can get support and resources regarding food, homelessness, housing, income support, abuse/assault services, community programs, government/legal advice and much more!

Visit https://niagara.211centralsouth.ca/ to learn more

02/06/2026

Niagara Cough, Cold and Flu Care Clinics
The Niagara Cough, Cold and Flu Care Clinics are special winter clinics that offer short-term (Monday, December 8, 2025 to Monday, March 30, 2026), after-hours appointments for sudden (“acute”) cough, cold and flu symptoms. They are run out of Niagara North Family Health Team locations with support from the NOHT-ÉSON.

Mondays and Wednesdays – 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
101 Garrison Village Drive, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Thursdays – 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
145 Carlton Street, Unit 7, St. Catharines

Fridays – 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
1338 Fourth Avenue, Suite S100, St. Catharines

Appointments are pre-booked only. There are no walk-ins.
On the day you want to be seen, call 289-267-2879.

Phone lines open at 1:00 p.m. on clinic days.
Appointments are first-come, first-served until all spots are filled.

The clinics are for people of all ages who have non-emergency cough, cold or flu symptoms and need care in the evening. They are open to all Niagara residents, including people who:

Have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, or
Do not have a regular primary care provider.
You do not need to be a Niagara North Family Health Team patient, and anyone who lives in Niagara can book an appointment at the clinics. The clinics can assess and treat sudden cough, cold and flu-related illnesses, such as:

New cough
Sore throat
Fever and chills
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches and flu-like symptoms
Nurse Practitioners can:

Check your symptoms
Give self-care advice
Prescribe treatment when needed
If you are unsure if the clinics are right for you, ask when you call to book.

The clinics ARE NOT for emergencies or serious, life-threatening problems. Go to the nearest emergency department or call 911 right away if you have:

Chest pain or pressure
Trouble breathing or severe shortness of breath
Signs of stroke (sudden weakness, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes)
Serious injury
If you or your child seem very unwell or “not acting like themselves”
The clinics also do not provide:

Routine check-ups
Prescription renewals for ongoing conditions
Long-term follow-up care

New Year, New Me!Have you made resolutions for 2026? Looking for a starting point? Niagara North has some recordings on ...
02/04/2026

New Year, New Me!

Have you made resolutions for 2026? Looking for a starting point?
Niagara North has some recordings on how to better support your mental health, how to cope with insomnia, healthy and active aging at home and much more! Check out the video links below!

Move Towards Healthy Habits:
https://youtu.be/jrOXDXaHff8?si=rr7BTK-a_fNYM12b

Complete Guide to Sleep:
https://youtu.be/BgWKO7zeHLg?si=Yb3N_fdTgEU3LWZk

Healthy & Active Aging at Home & in the Community:
https://youtu.be/Vz98QQnAeVA?si=0gEdwuxRF-vTgMPr

You can see all of our wellness webinar videos here:
https://niagaranorthfht.ca/programs/wellness-workshops?doing_wp_cron=1768927394.0006749629974365234375

02/03/2026

Do you or someone you know have Type 2 Diabetes? Our NNFHT Diabetic Care Team (DCT) is here to support you and you do not need a doctor's referral to participate in our diabetes education programs.

Our Certified Diabetic Educatiors; led by a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Nurse (RN), offers practical, up-to-date education designed to help you better understand diabetes, improve blood sugar control, and feel more confident in your daily management.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for many years, many patients tell us they learn new information and skills that help improve blood sugar readings and A1c results.

To book an individual appointment to see the RD/RN at our 1338 Fourth Avenue St. Catharines, ON location, please complete our self referral form (available on our website) and email it to programs@niagaranorthfht.ca or call 905-682-5555.

More information is available on our website https://niagaranorthfht.ca/programs/diabetes.

02/02/2026
“Forget No One”Join us on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to show your support and combat stigma by sharing messages of supp...
01/28/2026

“Forget No One”
Join us on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to show your support and combat stigma by sharing messages of support and engaging in dialogue around dementia.

Forget No One, because no one should face dementia alone.
Dementia remains the health crisis Canadians avoid, even as concern continues to rise.

Over half of Canadians shared how they’re worried about developing Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, and two-thirds would worry about losing their independence if diagnosed.

Even more troubling, a quarter of Canadians say they would rather not know if they had dementia.

https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/

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7-145 Carlton Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R1R5

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