The Fort Frances Family Health Team has been part of healthcare in Fort Frances and surrounding area since 2007. Services started with one Nurse Practitioner; we have grown over the years into an expanded team of inter-professional healthcare providers.
Our programs and services are available to individuals with or without a family physician.
Vision
A healthy community
Mission
Providing excellent patient-centred healthcare to build a healthy community
Values
- Quality Patient Care
- Integrity and Transparency
- Collaboration
- Accountability
Our Team
The Fort Frances Family Health Team is governed by a Board of Directors made up of community volunteers, including representatives from the Town of Fort Frances and the Fort Frances Physician's Group. Through dedication and hard work, they ensure the FF FHT's programs and services meet the health care needs.
Board of Directors
Chair
- John McTaggart
Vice-Chair
- Ann Anderson
Directors:
- Janet Lambert
- Jim Cumming
- Clint Calder
- Sheila McMahon
- Laura Bruyere
- Doug Kitowski
- Ken Perry
Town of Fort Frances Representative
- Wendy Brunetta
Fort Frances Physician's Group Representatives
- Dr. Melanie Halvorsen
- Dr. Mark Ruppenstein
Clinical Team
Nurse Practitioners
- Marlyss Thiessen-Graham
- Sandra Ottertail
- Paula Stringer
Registered Nurse
- Stephanie Berger
Registered Practical Nurse
- Margaret Van Drunen
Dietitian
- Chelsea Leslie
Health Promoter
- Barb Kabel
Clinical Assistant
- Katherine Sinfield
Administration Team
Executive Director
- Gerri Yerxa
Office Manager
- Tara Tolley
Senior Clerks
- Chelsea Barron
- Vacant Position