Important Notice for patients of Dr. Milkereit
Dr. Milkereit is on maternity leave. Dr. Mallika Kapur will be caring for her patients until June 2022. If you are an existing patient in need of an appointment, please continue to book your appointments as needed by contacting the ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT) by your preferred booking method. Please do not delay seeking …
Important Notice for patients of Dr. April Marinich
Dear patients, I know this last year has been very challenging and I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. It is with sadness I must inform you that effective August 1, 2021, I will be leaving my medical practice at the ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT). We are currently looking for …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Marie-Claude Gagnon
Dear patients, I know this last year has been very challenging and I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. It is with sadness I must inform you that effective August 1, 2021, I will be leaving my medical practice at the ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT). We are currently looking for …
New Payment Policy for RAMQ Patients
Dear patient, We hope this letter finds you well. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of a change in the clinic’s billing policy for services provided to patients covered under the “The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Quebec” (RAMQ). Reciprocal billing agreements between the provinces, with the exception of Quebec, allow physicians …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Johneen Manning
Dear patient, Effective May 1, 2021, I will be leaving my medical practice at the ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT). We are pleased to inform you that Dr. Marie Claude Gagnon will assume the care of my patients and practice as of May 1, 2021, 2021. Dr. Gagnon is a family physician and a member …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Kapil Khatter
Dear Patient, I know this last year has been very challenging and I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. It is with sadness I must inform you that effective March 31, 2021, I will be leaving my medical practice at the ByWard Family health Team (ByWard FHT). I’m happy to report …
Clinic Name Change
As of March 1st, 2021 we will formally launch our clinic name change to ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT), replacing University of Ottawa Health Services Family Health Team (UOHS FHT). The company that manages the service will now operate under the name Ontario Partners in Health (OPiH), replacing University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS). OPiH …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Lisa Lezack
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Lisa Lezack Dear Patient, I know this last year has been very challenging and I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. It is with sadness I must inform you that effective May 1, 2021, I will be leaving my medical practice at the University of …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Laura DiMarzo
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Laura DiMarzo In follow-up to the communication from Dr. DiMarzo, that was sent on May 29th, 2020, pertaining to her departure (August 1, 2020), the University of Ottawa Health Services wishes to update you with regards to your medical care. We are pleased to inform you that Dr. April …
Important Notice for patients of Dr. Marie Claude Gagnon
Dear patient, To begin, I would like to thank you for entrusting me with your health as your family physician. In an effort to meet the demands of my practice and to provide my patients quicker access to care, I’ve decided to transfer part of my practice to a wonderful family physician here at UOHS, …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Jocelyn Russell
To all my patients: After much careful consideration, I have decided to leave my practice at the ByWard Family Health Team (formerly the University of Ottawa Health Service – UOHS) on December 1, 2020. This has been a difficult decision, but at this time it is the right choice for me and my family. I’m …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Paul Grof
Dr. Paul Grof is retiring from clinical practice in December 2020. He feels honored to have been your physician. At your next appointment – whether it’s in person or by phone – it’s best to discuss the options for your further care. To facilitate the transfer, Dr. Grof will prepare a summary of your care …
HIGH CALL VOLUMES
HIGH CALL VOLUMES The clinic is experiencing unusually high call volumes. For patients who are calling to cancel an appointment or to book a non-urgent appointment, we request that you please request a appointment online. If you’re calling to renew your prescription, please have your pharmacy fax the clinic a request at 613-564-6627. Note that …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Susan Fisher
In follow-up to the communication from Dr. Fisher, that was sent on February 28th, 2020, pertaining to her departure (June 1, 2020), the ByWard Family Health Team (formerly the University of Ottawa Health Services – UOHS) wishes to update you with regards to your medical care. We are pleased to inform you that Dr. April …
WE’RE MOVING…TO A COLLABORATIVE HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM
WE’RE MOVING…TO A COLLABORATIVE HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM On August 10th, 2020, the ByWard Family Health Team (formerly the University of Ottawa Health Services) is moving from our current Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System to a Collaborative Health Record (CHR) System. The Collaborative Health Record (CHR) is the next iteration of the electronic medical record built for …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Geneviève Davignon
Dear Patient, Dr. Davignon will be on a leave of absence from August 2020 until summer of 2021. During her absence patients can continue to call the clinic to book an appointment for their health care needs. Patients who call to book an appointment will be offered an appointment with one of the providers assisting …
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Lisa Lezack
Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Lisa Lezack Dear patient, In follow-up to the communication from Dr. Lisa Lezack that was sent on January 3rd, 2020, pertaining to her leave of absence (start day February 3, 2020), the University of Ottawa Health Services wishes to update you with regards to your medical care. Although Dr. …
Important Notice – Walk-In Clinic (100 Marie Curie) Access
Walk-In Clinic Access (located at the University of Ottawa – 100 Marie Curie Private) Due to the increase in demand and limited resources, access to our walk-in clinic services at the ByWard Family Health Team (formerly the University of Ottawa Health Services – UOHS ) will only be available to patients who meet one of …
Vaccine shortage
There is currently a global shortage of the following vaccines: Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B (Engerix B, Twinrix, and Recombivax). Although the clinic receives ongoing shipments of these vaccines (except Recombivax), the supply is very limited and shipment dates vary. Since the clinic’s supply for these vaccines is often depleted prior to the next shipment, it …
