Assiginack Family Health Team

Assiginack, ON

 

Assiginack community offers a rare blend of fulfillment, small-town charm, and modern amenities for an exceptional lifestyle. Healthcare professionals can enjoy a meaningful connection with their patients, practicing in a close-knit environment wheretheir expertise is highly valued.

 

Beyond work, the island offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, and exploringpristine beaches. With affordable housing, excellent schools, and a vibrant cultural scene, Assiginack provides an idyllic settingto build a career while enjoying the tranquility and beauty of island living.

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!

Demographics

 

  • Population: Assiginack - 1010
  • Languages: English | French | Ojibwe
  • Indigenous & Metis Population: 10.8%
  • Marital Status: 54.5% married or common law | 45.5% single
  • Average Household Income: $63,600
  • Highest Level of Education: OSSD - 94.2% | 7.9% Apprenticeship | 34.9% Collegep | 12.8% University
  • Employment: 54.8% full time employment | 45.2% part-time employment
  • Transportation: Hwy 6 | Manitowaning Marina
  • Average House Price: $414,950 (December 2024)

 

Community Dynamics

 

Industries

  • Sales & Service
  • Trades, Transport & Equipment
  • Management
  • Health 

 

Major Employers: 

  • Rainbow District School Board
  • Town of Manitowaning
  • LCBO
  • Terra Star
  • Henley Boats 

 

Education:

  • Assiginack Public School
  • Manitoulin Secondary School 

 

Library: 

  • Assiginack Public Library

 

Museum:

  • Assiginack Museum

 

Service Clubs:

  • Southeast Manitoulin Lions Club
  • United Church and Anglican Ladies Auxiliary
  • Girl Guidesy

 

Community Support Services:

  • Manitoulin Family Resources - food & clothing bank
  • Violence Against Women Prevention programs including shelter availability
  • Community Living Manitoulin - 3 group homes and 
  • Supported Independent Living Program

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!

Recreation

 

Recreation Facilities:

  • Assiginack Arena
  • Assiginack Curling Rink 

 

Parks: 

  • Mclean’s Park
  • Manitoulin Eco Park 

 

Recreation:

  • Hockey
  • Curling
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Baseball
  • Fitness Center
  • Cycling

 

Athletics: 

  • Manitoulin Special Olympics team

 

Walking/Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails:

  • Fossil Hill
  • McLeans Park
  • Bebamikawe Memorial Trail,Manitoulin
  • Eco Park
  • Blue Jay Creek
  • Manitou River Ramble
  • South Baymouth Lighthouse Loop
  • Bowermans Trails
  • High Falls 

 

Golf:

  • Rainbow Ridge Golf & Clubhouse

 

Beaches:

  • Manitowaning Beach

 

Major Events:

  • Summerfest
  • Canada Day Festivities
  • Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival Pow Wow 

 

Annual Events:

  • Fishing Derbies
  • Golf Tournaments
  • Baseball Tournaments
  • Winter Carnivals
  • Hockey tournaments
  • Summer Markets,
  • Annual Occasion Events
  • Curling Bonspiels

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!

Healthcare

 

Areas Serviced - Central Manitoulin
  • Assiginack
  • Manitowaning

 

Clinic Details

Provides clinic only services to the community.

Team is comprised of the following Health care professionals:

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • RN
  • Social Worker
  • Lab Technician,
  • Diabetic Foot-Care Nurse
  • Dietitian
  • Lifestyle Coach, and
  • Clerical Staff

 

Physician Allocation:

2

 

Clinic Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

 

Catchment Size: 

2,500

 

Primary Care Model Clinic:

RNPGA

 

RIO:

75

 

Teaching:

Accepting learners and residents in family medicine

 

Housing:

Needs-based housing solutions available for NOSM students and healthcare professionals

 

Collegial Supports:

Mentorship opportunities are available and support is provided when required

 

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!