About Us - Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team

About the Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team

Established in 2019, the Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team (RSLFHT) is a community-focused primary care organization serving the municipalities of North Dundas, South Dundas, South Stormont, North Stormont, Osgoode and Russell.

The RSLFHT is a not-for-profit organization offering a range of comprehensive primary health promotion/chronic disease management programs and services through an inter-professional care team.

We currently collaborate with approx. 33 physicians and serve more than 46,000 patients.

Together, and in collaboration with the community, hospital(s), and other local health organizations, we provide integrated, team-based, patient-centered primary care through both direct office care, and virtual care visits.

Our purpose is to provide population-based centered comprehensive primary care services that are:

Timely, coordinated and continuous
Tailored to the needs of the community
Support individuals to manage their own health & maintain independence.
Build capacity in healthcare to facilitate the best possible healthcare outcomes for patients/families and communities.
Collaborate with team-based Primary Care partner organizations across the Great River Ontario Health Team to provide comprehensive primary care to all patients of the region.

Our Mission

To make comprehensive primary healthcare more accessible in our communities.

Our Vision

We continue to improve health outcomes together with individuals and families in our communities by delivering accessible needs-based programs.

Our Values

The RSLFHT foundation is built on the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, accountability, and inclusion.

Annual Report & Important Documents

The Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team is pleased to provide a copy of our most recent Annual Report. If you require a previous report, please contact us directly.

Testimonials from previous Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team staff

Working at the RSLFHT was a great experience. This organization offers an opportunity to practice team-based care, while putting the patient first. I truly enjoyed the culture at this FHT as it is very professional while also giving me the work-life balance that I needed to be with my family. As with all jobs, there were some challenges at the beginning to setup the initial programs and establish a working relationship with all the clinics, however the FHT is now a mature entity that is well integrated with the clinics which is a huge incentive for new members to join the team. Donna (the director of the FHT) is an amazing boss to work for: she leads by providing resources and support and by setting a vision for the organization but she was never a micro-manager which is very rare in today's healthcare world. Donna notices the work you do and always tries her best to show appreciation for staff by setting up work parties and social events! The work you do for this FHT is always noticed and celebrated. Lastly, the other team members of the FHT are very kind and supportive, and I can honestly say that this workplace is essentially free of drama and toxicity. Highly recommend joining the RSLFHT!

“Working at Rideau St Lawrence Family Health Team was a truly rewarding experience. The team fostered a supportive and collaborative environment where patient care was always the top priority. I had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, thanks to the strong leadership and commitment to excellence. I am forever grateful and proud to have been part of such a dedicated healthcare team."

Our Board Members

Home	Members
NRMC	Dr. Vikas Bhagirath
SLMFHO	Dr. E. Rivington
NDMC	Dr. Valarie Migicovsky
OVFHO	Dr. B. Devin
Community	Morris Lamer

RSLFHT is seeking community members who are interested in joining this Board of Directors.
Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors of our dynamic healthcare organization? If so, we’d like to hear from you! Please send us an email via the link below, along with your current CV (resume), describing how you can contribute to the RSLFHT Mission and Vision. Together, we are building healthcare communities!