Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team

Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, ON

 

Nestled in the heart of Northern Ontario, Little Current and the surrounding communities of Northeastern Manitoulin and theIslands offer an unparalleled blend of professional opportunity, natural beauty, and vibrant community living.

 

As the gateway tothe world's largest freshwater island, this picturesque region boasts stunning waterfront views, a charming downtown, and ahost of recreational activities, from boating and fishing to hiking and cycling. For healthcare professionals, the area provides thechance to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. With excellent schools, richcultural heritage, and a welcoming atmosphere, Little Current is more than a place to work—it's a place to thrive.

 

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: NEMI - 2 640, Wikwemikong - 2 730 (2021)
  • Languages: English | French | Ojibwe
  • Indigenous & Metis Population: 16.7% (2021)
  • Marital Status: 56.84% married or common law | 43.16% single (2021)
  • Average Household Income: $84,115
  • Highest Level of Education: 94.2% OSSD | 52.8% Post secondary
  • Employment: 54.8% full time employment | 45.2% part-time employment
  • Transportation: Hwy 540 | Hwy 6 | Little Current Swing Bridge | Spider Bay Marina
  • Average House Price: $452,333 (December 2024)

 

Community Dynamics

 

Industries

  • Sales & Service
  • Trades
  • Transport & Equipment
  • Management
  • Business & Finance
  • Health  

 

Major Employers: 

  • Manitoulin Health Center
  • Manitoulin Centennial Manor
  • Hydro One,
  • Town of NEMI
  • Manitoulin Hotel,
  • Orr's Value Mart
  • Little Current Public School
  • Bank of Montreal,
  • TD Bank
  • Manitoulin Expositor
  • Trades 

 

Education:

  • Little Current Public School
  • Manitoulin Secondary School
  • Cambrian College (satellite campus) 

 

Library: 

  • NEMI Public Library

 

Museum:

  • The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah

 

Service Clubs:

  • Little Current Lion's Club
  • MHC Auxiliary

 

Community Support Services:

  • Mnaamodzawin Health Services: Community Health | Mental Health | Healthy Child Development | Home Care | Diabetes | Traditional Services

 

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:

  • NEMI Recreation Centre 

 

Parks: 

  • McLean’s Park
  • Low Island Park
  • Turner Park k 

 

Recreation:

  • Hockey
  • Curling Club
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Fitness Center

 

Athletics: 

  • Manitoulin Panthers
  • Manitoulin Lady Panthers

 

Walking/Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails:

  • Little Current Recreational Walking Trail
  • McLean's Hiking Trail and Lookout
  • Waterfront View Trail
  • Swing Bridge Stroll
  • Skyline Trail
  • Freer Point
  • Bingham Trail
  • Bidwell Bog
  • Ten Mile Point
  • Lewis Twin Peaks
  • Sheguiandah Saunter
  • Sheguindah Archaelogical Tour  

 

Marinas:

  • Spider Bay Marina
  • Boyles Marina
  • Harbour Vue Marina 

 

Beaches:

  • Low Island Recreation Park

 

Major Events:

  • Haweater Weekend
  • Santa Claus Parade
  • Canada Day
  • Whitefish River First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
  • Wiikwemkoong Cultural Festival Pow Wow
  • Aundek Omni Kaning Pow Wow
  • Sheguiandah First Nation Powwow

 

Annual Events:

  • Fishing Derbys
  • Golf Tournaments
  • Baseball Tournaments
  • Winter Carnivals
  • Curling bonspiels
  • Hockey Tournaments
  • Annual Occasion Events

 

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

 

The following health care facilities are located in this region:

 

  • Manitoulin Health Centre (Little Current site)
  • Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team (Little Current),
  • Aunduck Omni Kaning Health Centre (AOK)
  • Whitefish River Health Centre (Birch Island)
  • Wikwemikong Nursing Home,
  • Manitoulin Centennial Manor
  • Wikwemikong Health Centre (Wikwemikong)

 

Areas Serviced - Eastern Manitoulin
  • Little Current
  • Whitefish River First Nation
  • Aundeck Omni Kaning
  • Sheguiandah
  • Wikwemikong
  • Manitoulin Centennial Manor
  • Wikwemikong Nursing Home

 

Hospital Details
  • 17 inpatient beds
  • 1 hospice bed
  • 1 (OBS) and day surgery
  • 24-hour Emergency Department
  • Spiritual Room
  • Emergency Services available 24/7
 
Clinic Details

The Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team is comprised of the following Health care professionals:

  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Registered Nurses
  • Registered Practice Nurses
  • A Pharmacist
  • A Social Worker
  • A Midwife
  • A Dietician
  • Administrative Team who work with the physicians to provide quality, team-based care that is patient-centre

 

Physician Allocation:

13.5

 

Clinic Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

 

Catchment Size: 

6,357

 

Primary Care Model Clinic:

RNPGA1

 

RIO:

68

 

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!