Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative

06/09/2026

Happy to share the news of additional hours at the Lindsay Medical Clinic walk-in clinic!

05/27/2026

Additional information on the new Lindsay Medical Clinic.

05/11/2026

Due to unforeseen start-up issues, these are the May Hours for the 86 Angeline Street South, Lindsay Walk-In Clinic:

Tuesday, May 12: 8am-11am
Thursday, May 14: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday, May 20: 8am - 11am
Thursday, May 21: 9am - 4pm
Tuesday, May 26: 9am - 4pm

Hopefully all issues will be resolved soon.

05/04/2026

Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is pleased to share that Dr. Jim Ebhomien will be taking over the family practice of Dr. Naomi Ecob following her retirement, beginning mid-May 2026.

Dr. Ebhomien will be welcoming all current patients of Dr. Ecob into his care. At this time, the practice will not be accepting new patients. Future availability will be coordinated through Health Care Connect (www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect).

Dr. Ebhomien earned his MBBS from the University of Benin (Nigeria) and received his General Medical Council license in the United Kingdom in 2019. He brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to patient care.

"KLHCI extends sincere thanks to Dr. Ecob for her many years of dedicated service to patients and the Kawartha Lakes community, as well as her contributions to medical education. We wish her a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement," states Stacey Gudmundsson, KLHCI Chairperson.

Dr. Ecob states: "I think we should feel honoured that Dr. Jim Ebhomien is choosing to practice in the Kawartha Lakes. Secondly, I feel privileged that he chose to take over my practice. I know that my patients will be pleased to have their medical needs addressed by a well-trained, kind and experienced physician. I want to particularly thank the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative, who has worked tirelessly over the years to attract physicians to the Kawartha Lakes, and for their dedication in finding this physician for my practice.”

Dr. Ebhomien shares that he is looking forward to getting to know and caring for Dr. Ecob’s patients in the coming months.

Community members interested in supporting physician recruitment and retention efforts are encouraged to connect with KLHCI or visit www.KawarthaLakesDoctors.org.

05/01/2026

Happy to all the physicians in the City of Kawartha Lakes. We especially thank our family doctors for their continued care of their patients and the Kawartha Lakes community.

04/27/2026

🚨 Exciting News for Kawartha Lakes Residents!
The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Usman Khurshid, Dr. Kanayo Odunze, and Dr. Uche Nkemdeme are opening a new clinic to serve our community.
📍 Location: 86 Angeline Street South, Unit 202B
📅 Walk-in services begin: May 1, 2026
🩺 Walk-in Clinic Hours:
• Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Fridays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 Phone: 705-320-7705
Dr. Khurshid and Dr. Odunze will provide walk-in primary care starting May 1, helping residents—especially those without a family doctor—access timely care.
Dr. Nkemdeme will join the clinic full-time in June and will accept patients through Health Care Connect, while also supporting walk-in services.
This new clinic is an important step toward improving access to primary care and reducing non-emergency visits to Ross Memorial Hospital.
💬 “KLHCI’s Board of Directors… are very pleased to support this new clinic… helping reduce visits to the Emergency Department for primary care issues,” says Stacey Gudmundsson, KLHCI Chair.
🤝 Want to support local healthcare?
Volunteer or donate to help recruit and retain family doctors in Kawartha Lakes:
🌐 www.KawarthaLakesDoctors.org
📧 [email protected]
Photo is of Dr. Uche Nkemdeme

04/22/2026

On behalf of KLHCI, we extend our sincere thanks to all our volunteer Board of Directors members—past and present—for their continued guidance and governance.

Your dedication and leadership make a meaningful difference. Without your commitment, KLHCI would not be able to fulfill its mission of recruiting and retaining family doctors for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

We are truly grateful for the time, expertise, and passion you bring to our community. Thank you for all that you do!

04/21/2026

Exciting news for our community!

I am pleased to share the great news that the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team is receiving an investment of $1,834,000 to connect up to 5,434 more people to primary care in our community!

This funding is a part of our government's Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029.

04/16/2026

First day of the Society of Rural Physicians (SRPC) Rural & Remote Conference is underway. Happy to be in Quebec City representing the Eastern Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (EOPRA) and Kawartha Lakes. Have had some very interesting chats with medical students, Residents and family doctors.

02/16/2026

Happy Family Day to all from KLHCI!