Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has welcomed three new obstetrical care providers to Muskoka.
The two family medicine providers and one midwife are offering community prenatal care in Muskoka and obstetrical care services at MAHC.
Dr. Sheena Branigan, chief of Obstetrics at MAHC, says recruiting new providers with an obstetrics focus helps sustain MAHC’s local obstetrical programs.
“It is our goal to ensure families can continue to have their babies in their communities where they can receive safe, high-quality care centred around the needs of the parents to be,” she says. “A strong medical community and team approach by all providers is key to the best birthing experience close to home. We are delighted to introduce new providers who have joined our team.”
Dr. Erin Fennell (pictured, above left) completed medical school at McMaster University and recently graduated from Family Medicine Residency at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Dr. Fennell is a familiar face in Huntsville, having completed the majority of her training locally, and joins the Huntsville Maternity Care Clinic.
Dr. Christopher LaJeunesse (pictured, above centre) graduated with a medical doctorate from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed a Family Medicine Residency at Beaumont Wayne Hospital followed by a Maternal and Newborn Health Fellowship. Dr. LaJeunesse has joined the Cottage Country Family Health Team as a family doctor, and is also providing obstetrical services as a participating practitioner at the South Muskoka Prenatal Clinic located at the Family Doctors on Hiram (Archdekin building) in Bracebridge.
Registered Midwife Jocelyn Latter (pictured, above right) joins the Midwives of Muskoka with hospital privileges at both sites. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences/Midwifery from Ryerson University, obtained in 2018. She brings recent midwifery experience with prenatal, labour and delivery and postpartum care from Quinte Midwives, including hospital privileges at Quinte Health Care’s Belleville General Hospital and Northumberland Hills in Cobourg.
MAHC obstetrical services are provided to low-risk women and their families at Level I hospital sites in Bracebridge and Huntsville.
An exceptional group of family physicians, midwives and nurses bring a team approach to care and a family-friendly approach to the birthing experience, while also ensuring individual needs are met through well-developed links to other speciality health professionals.
More information about obstetrical services can be learned by clicking here