About the Portage Medical Family Health Team
Portage Medical Family Health Team began in 2007 in Niagara Falls, ON. We are a collaborative partnership of family physicians and health professionals who all work together to provide patients with effective, timely and efficient care.
Our office is a scent-free environment
Vision
Improve the mental and physical health of our community.
Mission
Provide patient-centred care, including advocacy, health promotion, disease prevention and best practices in chronic disease management to encourage people to be healthy community participants.
Values
- Collaboration
- Continuous Learning
- Equitable Access to Care
- Integrity
- Transparency
What is a Family Health Team?
A Family Health Team is an approach to primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for you – the patient.
Designed to improve and expand access to primary care, most Family Health teams consist of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, dietitians and other health care professionals who work collaboratively, each utilizing their experience and skills so that you receive the very best care, when you need it, as close to home as possible. Their focus is on keeping you and your family healthy, not just treating you when you are sick.