Services provided by Aridia Medical Clinic
*New Service* Weekly walk-in clinic for Wolfe and Simcoe Island Residents on Wednesdays from 3:30PM to 7:00PM (last patient check-in is at 6:30 pm).
This new service is a 12-month pilot beginning on February 4, 2026
There is no charge for Wolfe and Simcoe Island residents and property owners during the 12 month pilot, thanks to the generosity of The Township of Frontenac Islands, WICMC fundraising and your donations to WICMC.
All residents of Wolfe Island and visiting family members and friends can see the Nurse Practitioner during clinic hours, on a walk-in basis (last patient check-in is at 6:30 pm).
As well, residents can pre-book appointments through Aridia Medical Clinic via
The Wolfe Island Community Medical Clinic (WICMC) is pleased to announce that Aridia Medical will provide a Nurse Practitioner led weekly walk-in clinic for Wolfe and Simcoe Island Residents on Wednesdays from 3:30PM to 7:00PM (last patient check-in is at 6:30 pm), beginning on February 4, 2026
We are excited about this new service and it means for health care access for our community.
What is the new service being provided?
Aridia Medical Clinic will provide Nurse Practitioner health services at the WICMC on Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 7:00PM starting February 4th, 2026. Last patient check-in is at 6:30 pm.
What services can a Nurse Practitioner perform?
Nurse Practitioners can diagnose health conditions and injuries, prescribe medications and treat conditions, perform certain medical procedures, order and interpret diagnostic tests and make referrals to your family doctor, specialist or other health care professionals.
For additional information, you can refer to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Who can access this service?
All residents of Wolfe and Simcoe Islands and visiting family members and friends can see the Nurse Practitioner during clinic hours, on a walk-in basis as well as pre-booked appointments through Aridia Medical Clinic.
Is there a charge for using this service?
There is no charge for Wolfe and Simcoe Island residents and property owners during the 12 month pilot, thanks to the generosity of The Township of Frontenac Islands, WICMC fundraising and your donations to WICMC.
Visiting family members and friends can access the service, but they will need to register with and pay Aridia Medical Clinic.
This is a planned pilot for 12 months. What will happen after the 12-month pilot?
During the 12-month pilot, WICMC with financial support from the Township of Frontenac Islands, will cover the cost of Nurse Practitioner fees at WICMC for WI residents. The service and billing practices will be assessed during the pilot period and a decision will be made regarding extension of services.
At this time, Nurse Practitioners cannot bill OHIP directly for their services; however the Ontario government is expected to change billing practices to allow Nurse Practitioners to bill OHIP directly. When this change happens, the WICMC will see if this will help bring additional Nurse Practitioners to the island.
Will this impact my relationship with my physician? Will I be de-rostered if I use this service?
No. Since there will be no billing processed through OHIP, there will be no impact on you or your relationship with your family physician.
Will there be an impact to residents who are patients of Dr. Sproule?
No. Dr Sproule will continue her regular hours at the clinic. Her rostered patients can access Nurse Practitioner services as well.
We are a team of Nurse Practitioners committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
With a combined 45 plus years of dedicated service in various healthcare settings, our expertise spans diverse specialties, allowing us to address a wide range of health needs with professionalism and empathy.
