NOTICE REGARDING FAMILY PHYSICIAN WAITLIST

Waitlist Temporarily Closed

Due to overwhelming demand, we regret to inform you that the current waitlist for rostering new patients to a family physician is now closed, having reached full capacity.

We understand how important it is to have consistent access to primary care. Please be assured that this closure is temporary, and the waitlist will reopen periodically.

We strongly encourage you to check our website regularly for updates, as:

• Existing physicians may reopen their rosters, and
• New family doctors are actively being recruited to serve the Orleans area through our ongoing efforts.

When new opportunities arise, the waitlist will reopen to the public.

For Those Already Registered (as of 12:00 a.m. on June 21, 2025)

If you submitted your name before the deadline, rest assured:

• Your name has been securely received and has been forwarded to the clinic.
• Each physician independently determines how many new patients they can accept.
• Patients will be randomly selected from the waitlist.
• If selected, you will be contacted directly by the physician’s office within the next month.

Important: Centrum Pharmacy does not make rostering decisions. Our role is to collect and forward names, ensuring that every eligible patient is presented fairly to the recruiting physicians.

If You Are Not Contacted Within a Month

If you do not receive a call from a physician’s office within four weeks, it unfortunately means you were not rostered in this round.

In compliance with privacy regulations, we will securely remove your application from our records.

• You will need to reapply when the waitlist reopens in the future.
• Please monitor our website for updates on future openings.

Our Commitment to Centrum Pharmacy Patients

If you are currently a Centrum Pharmacy patient, we want to reassure you of our continued advocacy:

• Physicians often open limited spots throughout the year as their capacity allows.
• Each time we are informed that a doctor is accepting new patients, we automatically submit the names of our regular pharmacy patients for consideration.
• As a result, virtually every regular Centrum Pharmacy patient eventually obtains a family doctor through our coordinated efforts.

If you are not yet a Centrum Pharmacy patient, we strongly encourage you to:

• Fill your prescriptions with us, and become part of our patient community.

Doing so allows us to include your name in future physician openings — many of which arise without public notice or large-scale announcements.

This is one of the many ways Centrum Pharmacy goes beyond dispensing medication — we are your healthcare advocate. We are committed to ensuring that our patients have consistent and continued access to primary care. We work to ensure that every one of our regular patients has a family physician

Supporting Your Healthcare While You Wait

Centrum Pharmacy remains fully committed to your health while you await a family doctor. We offer:

• Friday and Saturday Walk-In Clinics for prompt medical attention
• Minor Ailments Prescribing Services — for common conditions like infections, rashes, or allergies, without needing to see a doctor
• Prescription consultations, renewals, and medication reviews by our experienced healthcare team
• Unlike other pharmacies, we provide Prescription Extensions at no additional cost

Whether you’re managing a long-term condition or need one-time care, our services are designed to ensure you never fall through the cracks.

Thank You for Trusting Centrum Pharmacy

To the thousands of residents who have trusted us through this process — thank you.

In 2025 alone, over 5,500 patients have been matched with a family doctor directly through Centrum Pharmacy’s efforts.

If you’ve already transferred your prescriptions to us — thank you for placing your healthcare in our hands. We are honoured to care for you and your family.

Our Physician Recruitment Impact

Centrum Pharmacy has taken a leadership role in addressing the physician shortage in Orleans. This summer, we reached a major milestone:

Twelve new family physicians have been successfully recruited to practice in the Orleans area through our coordinated initiatives.

As a result, thousands of previously unattached residents now have access to dedicated primary care — and we will continue to grow that number.

Final Words

Thank you for your patience, trust, and continued support.

We remain committed to helping every family in Orleans access the care they deserve.