Lindsay Myles
Nurse Practitioner
MN/NP-PHC
It is predicted that 1/4 Ontarians will be without a family doctor in the next two years. Are you already without? Or maybe they are not close by? There are not any walk in clinics in the Blue Mountains community so you are left with relying on the ER.
I know the importance of having access to care close to home.
I want to help fill the care gap now. I aim to provide compassionate care, build strong patient relationships, and contribute to initiatives that improve healthcare access and outcomes in the community.
Care now, when you need it.
About me
Born and raised on the Bruce Peninsula, my journey in health care began my career as an emergency room nurse at Lion’s Head Hospital. Inspired by my experiences, I pursued further education and become a Nurse Practitioner. I graduated from the University of Toronto’s Master of Nursing program and earned my Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification.
Starting in 2014, I worked as a Nurse Practitioner with the Barrie & Community Family Health Team, where I provide primary care to patients of all ages. A few years into my career, I collaborated with local gastroenterologists to help establish the Simcoe Liver Center in Barrie , where I continue to support patients with liver disease. In addition, I serve as the Clinical Director for a non-for-profit mobile outreach organization, focused on delivering hepatitis C care to underserved communities.
I am:
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Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class since 2014
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Certified Bariatric Educator through Obesity Canada’s Canadian Advanced Learning in Bariatric Care program.
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Proud member of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario
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Current President of the Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses
What is a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner is a Masters prepared registered nurse that is certified to work in an expanded and autonomous scope of practice to assess, diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of health problems. They may order laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging if required. They can also prescribe medication. The College of Nurses regulates nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners cannot bill the government for their services as many physicians do. Many work in family health teams, community health centers and hospitals under salaried agreements.
Nurse practitioners are trained and more than able to fill this the health care gap.
For more information, go to the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario.
What is primary episodic care?
Seeing patients of all ages for:
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Urinary tract infections
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Sexually transmitted infections
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Respiratory infections : cough, sore throat, fever, sinus and ear infections
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Unplanned pregnancy
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Rashes, skin lesions or other skin conditions
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Fever
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Musculoskeletal issues: joint and muscle pain
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Forms (may require >20 min)
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Assessment for possible specialist referral
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Prescription Renewals
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Contraception counselling
