Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) is proud to highlight the success of its Women’s Health Clinic in bringing specialized care closer to home for individuals across the region. By improving access to women’s health services, the clinic is helping to ensure better health outcomes and a stronger continuum of care for patients living in and around the Haliburton Highlands.
This June, the clinic hosted its first Papapalooza event, completing 25 HPV tests for both attached and unattached patients—a key milestone in enhancing access to preventative screening. The next Papapalooza event is already scheduled for December 16, 2025, offering another opportunity for residents to receive timely and essential care.
“We know that women across northern and rural Ontario often face long wait times or must travel great distances to receive care,” said Dr. Mark, a physician at the Women’s Health Clinic. “Our goal is to reduce those barriers by providing compassionate, comprehensive care right here in the community—so our patients can get the help they need without leaving home.”
Since opening, the clinic has welcomed patients from as far away as Huntsville, drawn by both its accessibility and its commitment to patient-centered care. Many patients have expressed gratitude for the clinic’s efficient scheduling and ability to provide same-day procedures—such as colposcopies—during their initial consultations. The clinic’s patient-first model and timely follow-up have earned widespread appreciation. Feedback often highlights the compassionate care, short wait times, and the reassurance that comes from having a dedicated women’s health service available locally.
“Having this kind of specialized care close to home means so much to our patients,” said Interim President & CEO Jennifer Burns West. “It’s another example of how we’re working to strengthen access to healthcare in the Highlands—helping our residents stay healthy, supported, and connected to care within their own community.”
The Women’s Health Clinic continues to grow as part of HHHS’s commitment to bringing care closer to home, reducing the need for travel, and ensuring that every patient receives timely, high-quality, and compassionate care.
This June, the clinic hosted its first Papapalooza event, completing 25 HPV tests for both attached and unattached patients—a key milestone in enhancing access to preventative screening. The next Papapalooza event is already scheduled for December 16, 2025, offering another opportunity for residents to receive timely and essential care.
“We know that women across northern and rural Ontario often face long wait times or must travel great distances to receive care,” said Dr. Mark, a physician at the Women’s Health Clinic. “Our goal is to reduce those barriers by providing compassionate, comprehensive care right here in the community—so our patients can get the help they need without leaving home.”
Since opening, the clinic has welcomed patients from as far away as Huntsville, drawn by both its accessibility and its commitment to patient-centered care. Many patients have expressed gratitude for the clinic’s efficient scheduling and ability to provide same-day procedures—such as colposcopies—during their initial consultations. The clinic’s patient-first model and timely follow-up have earned widespread appreciation. Feedback often highlights the compassionate care, short wait times, and the reassurance that comes from having a dedicated women’s health service available locally.
“Having this kind of specialized care close to home means so much to our patients,” said Interim President & CEO Jennifer Burns West. “It’s another example of how we’re working to strengthen access to healthcare in the Highlands—helping our residents stay healthy, supported, and connected to care within their own community.”
The Women’s Health Clinic continues to grow as part of HHHS’s commitment to bringing care closer to home, reducing the need for travel, and ensuring that every patient receives timely, high-quality, and compassionate care.