"Medical professionals enjoy both career success and lifestyle excellence"
With a hospital that is a leader among smaller centres, an array of modern medical clinics and access to sophisticated medical equipment, west Northumberland is succeeding in attracting some of the best and the brightest health care professionals in the province.
Northumberland Hills Hospital
Opened in 2003, the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is a state-of-the-art medical facility located in Cobourg. The acute care hospital delivers a broad range of services, including emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, complex/long-term care, rehabilitation, palliative care and obstetrical care. A variety of ambulatory care clinics are also offered at NHH. In addition to these, NHH also sponsors a Community Mental Health Centre and an Assertive Community Treatment Team. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 60,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs close to 600 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians and volunteers.
For the seasoned medical professional, the modern facilities are complemented by an array of exciting and challenging opportunities.
For those new to the medical profession, Northumberland Hills Hospital is affiliated with some of the top medical schools in the country offering outstanding elective, residency and locum opportunities. NHH is a fully accredited ROMP (Rural Ontario Medical Program) Training Site.
NHH is an active member of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). For more information, please visit www.nhh.ca.
Clinics
Cobourg Clinic Cobourg Health Cobourg Medical Halo Medical Clinic Port Hope Medical Centre Dr. Jeff Knackstedt |
Toronto Road Clinic Dr. Tapas Banerjee Dr. Kate Everdell Dr. Doug Dersnah, Dr. Michelle Long, Dr. Karen Northey Dr. Gordon Plue and Dr. James Nearing Dr. Maria Marszal Dr. Wanda Webster Port Hope Northumberland Community Health Centre |