Trent Hills Family Health Team

Opens October 7th!

Perimenopause & Menopausal Health is new in 2025/2026. This exciting new program delivers expert care from RN's and menopause-certified coaching staff.

Our team will share information on perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause and provide individualized assessment and symptom management plans to help you achieve optimum health and comfort in your peri-menopause/menopause years.

Starting in October 2025 we will be offering nurse-led visits for women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Our program team will provide individualized assessment and connect you with current information on symptom management and disease prevention, We will consult with your health care provider to access treatments or referrals if needed.

Group info sessions lead by our RN/Coaching team will be scheduled Tuesday evenings at the Campbellford clinic. In addition to the group sessions, THFHT patients can be seen by both the RN and the Coach for private appointments for individual assessment, non-hormonal and hormonal symptom management strategies, lifestyle coaching and health system navigation.

THFHT patients who meet the Menopause/Perimenopause program criteria can self-refer to this program or can be referred by their primary care provider (doctor or NP) or a THFHT nurse.

Criteria to be included in this program are:

are a THFHT patient with a THFHT physician or NP
born female (transgender to see their provider/specialist team)
have perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms and 40 years of age or over (<40y to see provider)
have had surgical menopause (i.e. ovaries removed) or treatment menopause (e.g. chemotherapy) and 30 years of age or over (<30y to see provider/specialist)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be referred to this program by my provider (doctor or NP)?

No. THFHT patients can call the Campbellford clinic themselves and book an appointment.

If I prefer to see my doctor or nurse practitioner, can I still do that?

You can still book appointments with your doctor or nurse practitioner provider. Some doctors or NPs may encourage you to book with the nurse-led programs as their care is expert and excellent.

Are there other programs where older adults and men can access care?

Yes. We have a Screening & Prevention program where men and women aged 40 to 75 years can book with an RN. We have other programs, such as Heart and Lung Health and Older Adult Primary Care, where THFHT patients can book appointments with an RN. You can read all about these programs on this website in the program section.

What should I do until a Perimenopause/Menopause Care appointments is available?

You can book with existing programs (Pap, Well-woman, Screening) or see your health care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner). There is also information on peri-menopause and menopause on this website in the Healthy Living Section under Reproductive Health.

What is a THFHT patient?

A THFHT patient is any patient who is enrolled to the practices of Dr. Ali, Dr. Read, Dr. Sheps, Dr. Williams, Dr. Parks, Dr. Beyls, Dr. Maraghi, NP Dalby, NP Deviney, NP Robichaud, NP Lewis.

I don’t have a primary care provider/am not a THFHT patient/am on a waitlist to join THFHT. Can I still book with the Perimenopause Menopause Program?

Unfortunately, no. However, you can visit the page on this website for people who are not a THFHT patient and read about how to access screening tests elsewhere. Please visit 'Not A THFHT Patient'.

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