Department of Family and Community Medicine

Connected Care Starts Here

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at Lakeridge Health connects Primary Care and Hospital Care across Durham Region. We work alongside family physicians, nurse practitioners, specialists, hospital teams, and community partners to strengthen communication, improve care coordination, and support better outcomes for patients.

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Our Story

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Our Partners

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Our Vision for the Future

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Join the Department of Family and Community Medicine

The Department of Family and Community Medicine connects Primary Care Providers (PCP) across Durham Region with hospital resources, peer networks, educational opportunities, and system-level collaboration.

Our goal is to make it easier for PCPs to access support, stay connected, and help shape the future of healthcare in Durham Region.

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Tools and Resources for Primary Care Providers

The DFCM is dedicated to curating tools and resources designed to support your practice. If something is missing, please reach out to let us know at dfcm@lh.ca.

Referral Forms

Lakeridge Health Programs & Specialty Services

Community Programs & Supports

Best Practice Guidelines by Condition

Mohawk Medbuy Partnership

EMR Resources

DFCM YouTube Channel

Archived Newsletters

Recruitment

Spotlight Story

The DFCM provides a platform for collaboration and connection. Through events, WhatsApp chat groups, and our newsletters, you’ll have direct access to a network of peers who can offer support, advice, and best practices. We also look for opportunities to celebrate the successes of our members. If you would like to nominate someone for our Spotlight Story, email us as dfcm@lh.ca.

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Events and Education

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