Services & Programs

Services

Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of primary health care to people of all ages and health conditions. The clinic does not charge for services provided. We use a team-based approach to address the physical, emotional, mental and social aspects of patients’ health. This means that our Nurse Practitioners can refer patients to specialists and other healthcare professionals, including those within our clinic. An on-site laboratory also allows our patients to have blood work and other lab services done at the clinic.

Health services offered include the following but are not limited to:

Chronic disease management (such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure)
Prenatal care
Healthy baby and child care
Breastfeeding support
Wellness check-ups
Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, infections and injuries
Prescriptions
Immunizations
Palliative care
Laboratory services
Counselling services
Nutrition services
Physiotherapy services

Service Details

Laboratory Services

Counselling Services

What is Social Work?

Social workers help people deal with the day-to-day problems that reduce the ability to cope and function at an optimal level in personal and family relationships, at work, at school and in the community. Social workers focus on the social and emotional as well as economic factors that contribute to overall health and social well-being.

The Social work profession is regulated under provincial legislation in Ontario. The initials “RSW” (Registered Social Worker) after a person’s name indicate that they belong to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and they have the legal right to refer to themselves as a Social Worker.

Social Workers have university degrees in social work. BSW (Bachelor’s degree in social work), MSW (Master’s degree in social work) or PhD/DSW (Doctorate in social work).

What Services do Social Workers Provide?

The social worker plays a critical role in the provision of services at Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic.

Our Social Worker provides the following services:

Depression counselling
Stress/anxiety counselling
Assistance coping through grief and loss
Marital/Relationship counselling
Work/School related problems
Addictions counselling including smoking cessation
Assistance coping with a chronic disease
Enhance problem-solving, coping and developmental capacities of individuals.
Resource and link people with systems and supports that offer resources, services and opportunities for the individual’s unique needs.
Various group programs related to mental health and wellness

How do I get a Referral for Social Work?

Nurse Practitioners make referrals to the clinic Social Worker if the patient agrees and:

When in need of short term support regarding mobilizing existing strengths/ resources, referral and connections to other community resources and advocacy for needed services
When in need of connecting with the broader mental health system for more intensive interventions. Social worker services can be accessed for individuals waiting for services or have been discharged from hospital services to ensure continuity of care.

Nutrition Services

What is a Registered Dietitian?

Registered Dietitians (RDs) are specially trained food and nutrition experts. They take scientific evidence about food and turn it into practical nutrition information that is easy to understand. Dietitians often work with other health professionals to prevent and/or treat diseases and to promote health.

All Registered Dietitians must be registered members of the College of Dietitians of Ontario to practice using the title “Registered Dietitian” in Ontario. This means that our patients receive safe and ethical care from qualified Registered Dietitians.

*Information partially derived from the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Are a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist the Same?

No. A Registered Dietitian is a protected title and a regulated health professional in Ontario. This means that a governing body (such as the College of Dietitians of Ontario) ensures that all practicing dietitians are qualified and licensed to practice. To be sure that you are seeing a Registered Dietitian, look for the initials RD after the health professional’s name.

A nutritionist in Ontario is not a protected title or a registered health professional. This means that there is no guarantee on the level of education or training that someone practicing as a nutritionist may have.

It is important to note that protected titles can vary across provinces and countries. For more information, click here.

What Services do Registered Dietitians Provide?

A Registered Dietitian is available to answer your questions about a number of health issues. Some examples are:

Diabetes management
Heart health
High blood pressure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Eating on a limited budget
Eating Disorders
Pregnancy
Healthy eating for babies and children
Digestive conditions such as Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and others
Malnutrition
Nutrient deficiencies