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04 Sep 2024

Annual Block Fee

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers the majority of physician services, but there are certain services that are not included. Your primary care provider offers these valuable services, but the patient or the third party making the request is responsible for payment. The Annual Block Fee plan is available to patients registered with a …

24 Jul 2024

Telus CHR Connect App on August 9, 2024

Attention all patients! Get ready for an amazing update from ByWard FHT – the launch of the TELUS CHR Connect App on August 9th, 2024. Prior to August 9th, you will receive a communication guiding you through the registration process. Starting August 10th, all virtual visits will be conducted through the CHR Connect app (desktop …

10 Apr 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PATIENTS OF DR. MAIKE-SVENJA MILKEREIT

Dear Patient, I regret to have to inform you that I will no longer be able to continue providing medical care to patients who reside outside of Ontario. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me as your healthcare provider these past years. Please know that this decision was not made lightly. …

30 Nov 2023

Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Boneventure Lena

Dear patient, To begin, I would like to thank you for entrusting me with your health and wellbeing. It is with bittersweet regret that I will be retiring from my practice at ByWard FHT as of December 31, 2023. At your next appointment – whether it’s in person or by phone – it’s best to …

30 Nov 2023

Important notice for Quebec patients – Fee Increase

The non-refundable fee, for Québec patients who are registered to a primary care provider at BWFHT, will increase from $25 to $30 per visit with a family medicine physician effective as of January 1, 2024.

28 Sep 2023

Practice Closure – Important Notice for Patients of Dr. Ronald Tam

Dear Parent and patient, With mixed emotions, I announce the closure of my pediatric practice at the ByWard Family Health Team Clinic, effective February 29, 2024. I am grateful for the trust and confidence you have placed in me over the years, and I understand that this news may cause some concern. I want to …

09 May 2023

Important Notice for Primary Care Patients of Dr. Radmila Jovanovic

Dear Parent and patient:   To begin, I would like to thank you for entrusting me with the health and wellbeing of your child. It is with bittersweet regret that I will be closing my pediatric primary care practice effective as of June 30, 2023. I will, however, continue to see pediatric patients for specialized …

28 Nov 2022

Important Notice for Non-OHIP patients of Dr. G. Davignon

Dear patient, I want to thank you for entrusting me with your care over the past 8 years. It is with profound sadness that I must inform you that as of February 28th, 2023, I am no longer able to provide you with medical care. I am very much aware how upsetting and distressing this …

02 Nov 2022

A Message from you Primary Care Provider at ByWard Family Health Team

Starting November 2022, all ByWard FHT Primary Care Providers will charge $25 for prescription renewal requests made without an appointment.  The fee pays your provider for the time required to respond to the request.  This service is intended as a courtesy when you are running out of medications.  It does not however replace the necessary …

06 Oct 2022

Important Notices for Patients of Dr. Han Na Kang

Dear Patient, I am writing this letter to inform you that I will be relocating my practice effective November 1, 2022, upon my return from maternity leave. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years of medical practice at Byward Family Health Team and have been blessed with an amazing group of patients and their families. I will be …

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