News Item – A clinic that opened in 1971 is the future of Nova Scotia health care

Long before collaborative-health centres became a trend, the model was thriving in Halifax’s north end.

The idea started in 1971 and has since evolved into a community hub.

“There was no health facility in this part of the woods,” said Dr. Anne Houstoun, who has worked at the North End Community Health Centre for 32 years. “So the community got together and rallied, that’s how this one came about.”

The clinic at the centre, which has a goal of seeing 6,750 patients a year, doesn’t depend solely on the seven family doctors who work there part time. The team includes nurses, a social worker and a nutritionist. Their mandate isn’t just to treat patients, but to educate and advocate for their needs.

Full article at: CBC News