About Us

The North Durham Family Health Team (NDFHT) is an Ontario Health funded service to assist clients obtain their best health. 

We are a team of skilled allied health professionals working collaboratively to serve and expand medical services within Port Perry and its surrounding community.  Our team is comprised of the following professionals:

Nurse Practitioners

Pharmacists

Social Workers

Diabetes Educators

Dietitians

Nurses

Chiropodists

Respiratory Therapist

Smoking Cessation Counsellor

Health Care Navigator 

Formed in 2011 as part of a Ministry of Health initiative, our priority is to help people achieve their best health. We are committed to ensuring patients have access to timely, high-quality medical services close to home. To help people achieve their best health, the NDFHT offers many programs and services at no cost to the patient.

Many of our programs and services are available in person and virtually and we are located within Port Perry and its surrounding community. Our team collaborates with health care partners in the community, working together to avoid duplication, while providing seamless and secure communication to ensure patients have access to timely, high-quality primary care.

We focus on inter-professional programs focused on chronic disease management, disease prevention, and health promotion, and we fully support a care delivery system designed to improve patient and population health outcomes. By holistically designing care for our patients, we intend to improve patient and population health outcomes; patient, family and caregiver experiences; provider experiences; and value.

  • Vision

    Working together with our community to enhance primary health care services.

  • Mission

    To provide comprehensive team-based primary health care through an inter-disciplinary approach, while optimizing the health of individuals, families, and our community.

  • Strategic Directions

    Population Health (seniors, complex diseases, mental health and addictions, unattached patients, Indigenous population), Access and Flow, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Experience, & Safety.

Board of Directors

Dr. Ankelly Armstrong – Chair

Dr. Nadine MacDonald – Vice Chair

Dr. Pam Dyall – Secretary

Dr. Sue Shepherd

Dr. Kim Ferguson

Martha Casson – Community Volunteer

Lauryn Lee – Community Volunteer

Community Partners

Alzheimer Society of Durham Region - Brock Community Health Centre - Community Care Durham - Durham Ontario Health Team - Lakeridge Health - Medical Associates of Port Perry - Mississauga’s of Scugog Island First Nation - North House - Region of Durham - Toronto Street Medical Centre, Uxbridge - Township of Scugog - Uxbridge Health Centre - Westshore Village Retirement Living

Alzheimer Society of Durham Region - Brock Community Health Centre - Community Care Durham - Durham Ontario Health Team - Lakeridge Health - Medical Associates of Port Perry - Mississauga’s of Scugog Island First Nation - North House - Region of Durham - Toronto Street Medical Centre, Uxbridge - Township of Scugog - Uxbridge Health Centre - Westshore Village Retirement Living

Message from Executive Director

As the Executive Director of the North Durham Family Health Team, I am delighted to welcome you to our website. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive, client-centered healthcare to the communities we serve.

At North Durham Family Health Team, we believe in a holistic approach to health and wellness. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively to ensure that each client receives the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs. From preventive care and chronic disease management to mental health services and health education, we are here to support you at every stage of your health journey.

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our team to include more nurse practitioners. This addition will enhance our ability to provide timely and accessible care, ensuring that our clients receive the support they need when they need it. Nurse practitioners bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and their inclusion will further strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where all clients feel valued and respected. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources you need to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.

Thank you for choosing North Durham Family Health Team as your healthcare partner. We look forward to working with you to achieve your health goals.

Warm regards,

Kara Wright

Executive Director