About Us
Our Vision Statement
Partners in Learning… Health for Life.
Our Mission
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.
Although your family physician will be your main source for your health care, a Family Health Team is designed to give primary health care providers support from other complimentary professionals. You will have access to Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, 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 close as possible. If the need is there, we have the right person at the right time!
Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU)
Our Family Health Team is in partnership with the University of Toronto and the Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU). Established in 2009 in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, Southlake’s Family Medicine Teaching Unit enrolls 9 family medicine physician trainees (seven Canadian and two international medical graduates) every year for a two-year program.
Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team
The Southlake Academic Family Health Team is a proud member of the Northern York South Simcoe
OHT.
The Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team consists of a group of healthcare providers and
organizations who work together to improve both access to care for patients, and the quality of that
care. The geographical area which we serve includes the Town of Aurora, Town of Newmarket, Town
of East Gwillimbury, Town of Georgina, Town of New Tecumseth, and the Town of Bradford. Our goal
is to improve the health of the broader population over time and increase collaboration which will
lead to improved experiences for both patients and providers. Visit nyssoht.ca to learn more about
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Last updated on: October 28, 2026
