Dr. Shawn MacCormick
Welcome
Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre
Our Vision
Healthy people! Healthy communities!
Our Mission
To improve the health of our community.
Forward
The Mind Body and Spirit Project was a collaborative partnership involving many community partners in Richmond County. Funding was made possible through the community funding stream streams funding with Mental Health and Addictions, Department of Health and Wellness and the Municipality of the County of Richmond. The Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre was pleased to act as the official sponsor and provided the overall coordination for the project.
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Prior to 1977, individuals in need of medical care, travelled 80 miles for medical appointments, births and emergencies. In 1977, the Parish Council, in an effort to attract a local doctor, renovated the upstairs of the funeral parlour into a make-shift, two room office.
Fortunately, Dr. William Kingston arrived and started a practice that grew to more than 5,000 patients. Dr. Kingston's appreciation, generosity and commitment were without limit. As his practice grew, he continued to invest his profits to purchase much needed medical equipment and supplies.
In 1983, after Dr. Kingston’s death, the community of L’Ardoise banded together to fulfil his dream of a full-service clinic. On December 12, 1983, the new Dr. W. B. Kingston Memorial Clinic officially opened in the converted convent and a new doctor, two nurses and a receptionist began their practice there.
When this location became outdated, local communities banded together to raise the funds to build the new Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre which opened October, 2013.
The communities surrounding L’Ardoise were indeed fortunate to have Dr. Kingston in our midst for the too short period of seven and a half years. He touched our lives and influenced many of us to continue his dream.
Today, we have evolved into a multi-disciplinary Community Health Centre
Our recently built Community Health Centre has multiple clinician offices, a large waiting room, reception area, boardroom and two full kitchens.
Presently we are staffed with two doctors, a nurse practitioner, a family practice nurse, a licensed practical nurse, two receptionists, managing director, and counselling therapist. In addition, a visiting dietician, psychologist, community health care promoter and a seniors’ safety coordinator provide services and programs.
In partnership with others, we can facilitate access to needed services and programs throughout Richmond County.
The Board of Directors for the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre is comprised of dedicated volunteers who are recruited from the communities the Community Health Centre serves. The Board is responsible for setting the goals and objectives to ensure staff accomplishes the tasks set out in the Board’s strategic plan. We are thankful to our Board members for their vision and dedication to improving the overall health of our residents and community.
Find out more about our board recruitment campaign aimed at increasing existing board representation, the roles and responsibilities of our board members and apply to become a board member.
