Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team

06/12/2026

At the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team (KLH-OHT), we are committed to building a more connected, patient-centred health system for our communities.

Over the past year, we have worked alongside health and community partners to improve access to primary care, integrate community-based services, strengthen system foundations, and ensure that the voices of people with lived and living experience continue to guide our work.

We invite you to explore our 2025–26 Impact Report to learn more about the progress we've made together and the impact of collaboration across our region.

📖 Read the report: www.klhoht.ca/2025-26-impact-report

06/05/2026

Come see us at the Kawartha Lakes Pride Q***r Wellness Fair to learn more about available health supports in our community!

Stop by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes at 21 Angeline St N. today before 4pm and say hello!

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
📧 [email protected]
Photo is of Dr. Uche Nkemdeme