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Online Appointment Booking Disruptions
To our patients,
Due to circumstances out of our control, our online appointment booking platform OceanMD is not working.
To book an appointment, call the office at (905) 898-2240 and press extension 5 to speak with one of our Team Members.
Please be aware that our phone lines may be busier than usual. For non-urgent concerns, we recommend calling on lower traffic days, Wednesdays through Fridays, to try and minimize phone wait times.
We will post an update once online booking has returned.
Thank you for your understanding,
Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team
50 Years of Care: Honouring Dr. Mary Beth Bourne on Doctor’s Day
Dr. MaryBeth Bourne is an integral part of the Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team. Over many years, she has provided exceptional primary care to the community of York Region (and beyond). Since retiring from primary care, she continues her work as a York Region Coroner and serves on our Board as Chairperson and Co-Chair of our Quality Health and Patient Safety Committee. Thank you for all that you continue to do, Dr. Bourne!
The following is copy and pasted from the Southlake Health website:
Fifty years. Thousands of patients. One extraordinary career.
There’s no single way to measure a 50-year career in medicine—but for Mary Beth Bourne, MD, it’s reflected in the patients she’s cared for, the teams she’s helped build, and the communities she’s served every step of the way. With her retirement this June, her story is a powerful reflection of what it means to grow alongside a community in care.
Southlake is proud to share her story this Doctors’ Day. Every year on May 1, Canada celebrates Doctors’ Day, an opportunity to express appreciation for the many physicians across the country. Alongside her colleagues, Dr. Bourne’s collective commitment reflects the vital role physicians play in caring for individuals and families at every stage of life.
Growing with a community
Joining York County Hospital in 1975, Dr. Bourne has been a constant presence through decades of change and growth. Her career has spanned multiple clinical areas, including emergency care, family medicine and obstetrics, with contributions that have helped shape care delivery across the organization. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Bourne has also served as a coroner in York Region, reflecting her deep commitment to community care and public service.
“I believed in Southlake from the very beginning, and in the team, I had the privilege of working alongside,” said Dr. Bourne. “That culture of team-based care made me a better physician—I was always learning from those around me.”
A leader in care and culture
Over the years, Dr. Bourne has taken on numerous leadership roles, including Chief of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Family Practice. Her commitment to quality and patient safety was demonstrated through her work on key hospital committees, helping strengthen the systems that support patients and care teams.
“Dr. Bourne’s 50-year career is a remarkable reflection of dedication, leadership, and compassion in action,” said Charmaine van Schaik, MD, Chief of Staff. “As both a physician and a leader, she has helped shape the culture of care at Southlake—mentoring colleagues, advancing quality, and always putting patients first. Her impact will be felt for generations to come. It has been my privilege to work alongside her and collaborate on patient care. Her impact will be felt for generations to come.”
A trailblazer for women in medicine
Beginning her career at a time when few women were entering the field, Dr. Bourne helped pave the way for future generations. In a medical school class of just 96 students, only eight or nine were women—an experience that shaped her perspective and resilience.
Working in obstetrics, she became a strong advocate for women’s health, while navigating a profession where she notes she was given no concessions as a female physician.
“To now see the number of women in medicine, and the incredible work they’re doing to continue to push boundaries is truly inspiring,” she reflected.
Her career stands as both a testament to her perseverance and a reminder of how far the profession has come.
Evolving with healthcare
Her 50-year career reflects not only personal dedication but also the evolution of care within the region—mirroring Southlake Health’s own journey in providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home.
“Growth is essential. You can’t remain stagnant because healthcare is always evolving,” Dr. Bourne said. “We need to continue to transform and grow alongside our communities to ensure we’re meeting their evolving needs.”
Dr. Bourne’s legacy reflects the breadth and impact of a physician’s role, supporting patients and families across disciplines, moments, and milestones throughout life. She is the first to say that care in the community would not be possible without her colleagues – the hundreds of physicians who will continue to care for patients at Southlake once she retires. As Dr. Bourne begins her well-earned retirement, those who see her in the halls are encouraged to wish her well, and to take a moment to recognize and thank the many physicians whose contributions continue to shape the health and well-being of our community.
Happy Doctors’ Day!
50 Years of Care: Honouring Dr. Mary Beth Bourne on Doctors’ Day
Office Updates as of April 1st, 2026
Dr. Michael Dawson’s Retirement and Welcoming Dr. Debi Banerjee to the ANFHT
Canada Post Service Disruption and Cancer Screening
The following information has been copied from Cancer Care Ontario. You can click here to visit their website and view the information below.
“The Canada Post service disruption may affect the delivery of cancer screening letters and fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits for colorectal screening. Here is what you need to know about cancer screening services during the disruption.
About the Canada Post Disruption
Unfortunately, we do not know how long the service disruption might last. You can get the latest updates on the Canada Post service disruption from:
Cancer Screening Letter Delivery
Screening results letters
Your primary care provider (doctor, nurse practitioner) is responsible for telling you about your screening test results (Pap test, FIT or mammogram). Contact your primary care provider to discuss the details of your screening test result.
Ontario Health also sends personalized result letters to individuals. However, you may notice delays in receiving your screening letters.
- If you do not have a primary care provider and got a FIT kit from Health811, or the Hamilton or North West mobile screening coach, Ontario Health will courier your result to you if it is abnormal. All other mail correspondence may be delayed due to the service disruption.
- If you have an abnormal breast screening result, you will be contacted by your OBSP site to arrange additional tests. You may notice delays in receiving a normal result letter.
Primary care provider notification of results
Your primary care provider (doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife) will continue to receive your screening results. Ontario community laboratories and OBSP sites are responsible for notifying primary care providers of their patients’ results and will continue to do so throughout the Canada Post service disruption.
Recall letters when it is time to screen
You may notice delays in receiving a recall letter. If you have questions about when you are due for screening, please contact your primary care provider (doctor, nurse practitioner).
ColonCancerCheck Fit Kit Delivery
FIT Kit Mailing and Return
You may experience delays in receiving your FIT kit in the mail.
Do not return your kit by mail. Please drop off your completed FIT kit at a community laboratory collection centre.
To find specimen collection centres:
- Visit Lifelabs’ location finder
- Call Ontario Health toll free at 1-866-662-9233, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Email Ontario Health to ask about the closest drop-off location
No access to a specimen collection centre
If you cannot access a specimen collection centre, talk to your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to discuss other options or wait until the service disruption ends to do the test.
Laboratory processing times for fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits during the Canada Post service disruption
Completed FITs will continue to be tested when received by the laboratory. However, a stool (poop) sample breaks down over time.
- If your sample is tested between 15 and 30 days after it was collected, the lab may be unable to determine a result and you must redo the test.
- If your sample arrives at the lab more than 30 days after it was collected, the sample will not be tested and you must redo the test.
You have not received your fecal immunochemical test (FIT) result
Please contact your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) for your result during the service disruption. If you do not have a primary care provider and got a ColonCancerCheck FIT kit from Health811, or the Hamilton or North West mobile screening coach, Ontario Health will courier your result to you if it is abnormal.
If your result is normal or you need to redo your test, your results will be mailed, but may be delayed, and delivered once postal services resume.
You need to redo your fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
Please book an appointment with your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to get a requisition for a new FIT kit.
If you do not have a primary care provider, you may be able to get a FIT kit by calling Health811 at 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007). The laboratory will mail your FIT kit once the service disruption ends.
If you live in Hamilton or the North West, FIT kits are also available through your region’s mobile screening coach.
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