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Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

The Emery-Keelesdale Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic is a new primary health care model where nurse practitioners are the lead providers of primary health care.

03/05/2026

March is ! This year's theme is "Nourish to Flourish" which highlights the profound connections between food and overall well-being, emphasizing the transformative role of nutrition in our lives.

This is why multidisciplinary care models like NPLCs have dietitians onboard to work with you to meet your nutrition goals!

This month, find out how our dietitian services can help you:
eknplc.ca/nutrition-services

More resources (and a cookbook!):
www.dietitians.ca/Events/Nutrition-Month

03/02/2026

How are your 2026 nutrition goals going? If you need some extra tools in your kit, check out our upcoming 6-week program - Mindful Eating! In this free online program, our dietitian will be discussing mindful eating and how to improve your relationship with food and your body.

Six sessions:
- Time: 12noon to 1:30pm
- Dates: Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 10, and 17

Head to Eventbrite to register and for more details - scan the QR code or head to the link in our bio.

02/27/2026

To wrap up this year's , we must pay tribute to the legacy of Lillie Johnson, a pioneering nurse and health advocate, who passed away in August 2025 at the incredible age of 103.

Johnson was born in Jamaica in 1922 and immigrated to Toronto in 1960, where she began working for the Victorian Order of Nurses. As an already experienced nurse, midwife and teacher, she went on to become the first Black Director of Public Health in Ontario and founded the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario in 1981.

She also co-founded the TAIBU Community Health Centre which provides multidisciplinary, culturally appropriate primary health care to Black communities in the GTA.

She has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Order of Ontario.

02/26/2026

Dr. Anderson Ruffin Abbott was the first Canadian-born Black person to graduate from medical school in 1861. During the American Civil War, he served as a civilian surgeon at the Contraband Hospital in Washington, DC, under the leadership of Alexander Augusta, and later other hospitals in Washington. He and Augusta became well known enough to be invited to a White House function and met President Lincoln.

Returning to Canada in 1866, Dr. Abbott went on to practice in Kent County, Dundas, Oakville and Toronto. He eventually became surgeon-in-chief of Provident Hospital, a training hospital for Black nurses in Chicago, later becoming the medical superintendent.

He was also a public advocate for integrated schools and, after returning to Toronto in 1897, he spent his later years writing on Black history and other topics.

02/25/2026

Among many achievements, Clotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk was the first Black graduate of the Nova Scotia Hospital School of Nursing in 1954, and the first and only Black president of the Registered Nurses' Association of Nova Scotia (now the Nova Scotia College of Nurses).

Douglas-Yakimchuk founded the Black Community Development Organization which advocates for affordable housing in low-income communities and improved living facilities for seniors. Throughout her career, she was also a dedicated fundraiser and mentor in promoting education for Black Youth.

She was a Member of the Order of Canada and the Order of Nova Scotia and a recipient of the Harry Jerome Award.

02/24/2026

Taking a step off the health care path, let's talk about the namesake of Toronto's Hubbard Park and the recently renamed atrium of George Brown Polytechnic's Chef School.

Born to American slaves who settled in Toronto after being freed, William Peyton Hubbard grew up to become Toronto’s first Black elected official in 1894, first serving as an alderman (equivalent to a city councillor)and eventually serving as controller and periodically as acting mayor.

Throughout his political career, he advocated for public ownership of essential services and worked to advance fairness and inclusion for minorities. He was instrumental in placing Toronto’s hydroelectric system in public ownership.

But before that, he was a baker who specialized in cakes and invented the Portable Hubbard Oven!

02/23/2026

Coming up - a free online workshop that's all about arthritis!

We’ll explain what arthritis is, how it affects your joints, and what you can do to manage the pain and stiffness. This session is perfect for anyone looking to understand and take control of their joint health.

Join us on Friday February 27, 11am to 12:30pm.

Register at eknplc-arthritis-feb2026.eventbrite.ca

02/11/2026

What is the glycemic index? Come find out how to use this tool to support steady energy levels and overall health!

Register for our free online workshop - there are two sessions to choose from.
1) Feb 18 at 11:00am
2) Feb 26 at 2:30pm

Head to our Eventbrite page to register (and to check out the other workshops and programs coming up).
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/emery-keelesdale-nurse-practitioner-led-clinic-27614877419

02/09/2026

Born in Toronto, Bernice studied to become a nurse during the 1940s when Canadian schools were not letting Black women in. As such, Bernice earned her diploma in the United States before returning to Canada.

Bernice began her career with the Nova Scotio department of Health and she was the first Black Canadian Registered Nurse. Later on, she also became the first Black RN to be hired by the Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N) in Ontario.

02/07/2026

Join us on Feb 12 to learn about the relationship between food and mood! How does your food choices affect your energy levels and overall health?

There are two online sessions to choose from: 11am and 2:30pm.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/emery-keelesdale-nurse-practitioner-led-clinic-27614877419

02/05/2026

Now available to EKNPLC patients - the Healthy Heart Blueprint program! Our whole multidisciplinary team will work with you to improve your knowledge about cardiovascular health and give you practical tools to use. There is also an accompanying video and quiz series to support your learning.

Learn more at: https://www.eknplc.ca/healthy-heart-blueprint/

02/04/2026

Happy Black History Month! It is a great time to reflect on the contributions of Black leaders in health care, from frontline care like Mary Seacole; to innovation like Dr. Enid Montague; to advocacy for equity like Dr. Onye Nnorom. Countless role models to look to!

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2972 Islington Ave Unit 6 & 2562 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.eknplc.ca/

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