Help Us Bring a Family Health Team to Meaford
Meaford is a growing region with a significant healthcare gap. Here’s why the need for a Family Health Team is urgent, and what a system of local, coordinated, community-based care would look like for you.
Why This Matters
A Growing and Changing Community
The Municipality’s rapid growth and a dual shift in demographics are transforming local healthcare needs.
Limited Access to Primary Care
Many residents lack family doctors and allied health support close to home; as their needs increase, some leave the community in search of other options.
TC Energy Pumped Storage Facility
Projected increase in local population, in particular during the construction period.
Building Rural Healthcare Together
Stronger healthcare in smaller rural regions depends on provincial investment and local partnership working together to close the healthcare gap.
Rural Healthcare Priority
Establishing new Family Health Teams aligns with Rural Ontario priorities and strengthens sustainable, connected care in underserved areas.
Municipal Role in Health Advocacy
While healthcare is a provincial responsibility, municipalities are key partners who understand local needs and can help ensure its effective implementation. Recognizing this, the Municipality of Meaford and the Town of Blue Mountains have collaborated with North East Grey Health Clinics.
What this means for you
- Faster access to primary care
- Fewer avoidable Emergency Department visits
- Improved overall community wellness
- Better support for aging in place
Our Request to the Province
We are calling on the Province of Ontario to provide additional funding for the establishment of new Family Health Teams in communities with the greatest healthcare gaps, ensuring equitable access to local, coordinated care for all.