Programs & Services
Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive, accessible, and coordinated family health care services through Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics to populations who have difficulty accessing a primary care provider (i.e. unattached patients). Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics deliver:
- Comprehensive primary care to patients in the community ensuring continuity of care;
- Holistic care that addresses all needs of each patient; Enhanced health promotion;
- Chronic Disease and illness management and prevention;
- Care coordination and navigation of the health care system;
- Walk-In Clinic for LNPLC patients – Mon-Sat
- Integrated care within the community through established partnerships.
Please see our newsletter for current and upcoming program dates. For more information on any of our programs or to enroll, please speak with your provider or contact the clinic at 807-475-9595.
Mindful Eating
This 6-week interactive cognitive behavioral therapy-based group program is designed to help you better understand and manage your food cravings while healing your relationship with food.
Hearing Screening
LNPLC offers on site hearing screening at no cost. The screening is a quick pass or fail assessment that identifies if you have a concern that requires additional follow-up. Book your assessment by contacting our receptionists.
Seniors Program
The LNPLC Seniors’ Program is a weekly drop-in program designed to enhance wellness, social connectedness, and learning among older adults. It includes educational workshops, guest speakers, and peer support in a safe, inclusive environment. Sessions focus on a variety of topics, including chronic disease management, mental health, grief and loss, fitness, and community resources. Sessions are run in 8-10 week cycles, and attendance has been between 6-10 participants per week. Refreshments are served, and needless to say, both the coffee and the conversation are flowing!
Memory Screening
Concerned about possible memory issues? Memory clinic provides an in-depth assessment by a team to explore potential reasons for memory loss. In addition to a Nurse Practitioner, patients may see a social worker, dietitian, kinesiologist, and pharmacist. Speak with your Nurse Practitioner about Memory Screening for more information or for a referral. We are here to help.
Skin Screening
If you need something checked on your skin, please make an appointment with your Nurse Practitioner. We offer cryotherapy to treat warts, lesions and other skin conditions.
VON SMART Program
LNPLC has partnered with the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) to offer the SMART program out of our site. This program is run by VON staff and provides a structured exercise class for seniors with the goal of improving strength, balance, mobility and to prevent falls.
Lakehead Healthy Start Program
This program is available to all infants and children from birth to 5 years of age, as well as their birth parent, during the first 12 months following birth for those without a primary care provider. The clinic provides routine immunizations, well-baby and well-child assessments, and postpartum care. Families can contact the clinic directly to book an appointment with our Nurse Practitioner, who specializes in infant and child health.
Greens Rx Market
Through Roots to Harvest individuals that are part of the LNPLC and are facing financial hardship can get subsidized fresh fruit and vegetables for a 4-month period. The markets are at Kinsmen Northwood Centre located at 609 James Street N. every Tuesday between 1:00-3:00pm and at Roots to Harvest located at 450 Fort William Road, every Wednesday between 5:00-7:00pm, Thursday 2:00-6:00pm and every Friday 10:00am-1:00pm. A referral from your NP is required to participate as there are a limited number of spots each session. Three sessions are run each year.
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Exercise Group
An exercise class targeted to those that have osteoporosis/osteopenia. we work on strength training and balance to help maintain bone health and reduce the risk of falls.
Move with Confidence Exercise Group
Targeted to those who are not sure what to do when exercising or are new to exercising. We work on functional fitness to help increase confidence and independence with exercises of participants.
Kinesiology Services
Our kinesiology services help you move better and feel stronger, whether you’re managing a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis, dealing with ongoing joint pain, or simply looking to get more active. We create personalized exercised programs based on where you’re at right now – your fitness level, health concerns, and what matters most to you. Through one-on-one assessment and tailored programming that includes strengthening, mobility work, and cardiovascular training, we’ll help you build confidence, reduce pain, and develop sustainable activity habits that fit into your life. Our goal is simple : support you in reaching your health and movement goals safely, effectively, and at your own pace
