CHAPLEAU EXPRESS
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Vol. 30, Issue 25, March 12, 2026
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SSCHS is proud to introduce three new Nurse Practitioners joining our healthcare team in Chapleau: Gisele Barlow, Marie-Hélène Ladouceur, and Laura Morin By Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services
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ach brings years of experience, deep community roots, and a shared commitment to improving access to primary and emergency care in our rural setting. Their work will help: ✔️ Strengthen primary care services at Chapleau and District Family Health Team ✔️ Improve patient flow and reduce wait times in our Emergency Department ✔️ Enhance access to emergency services ✔️ Support long-term sustainability of healthcare in Chapleau We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated professionals serving our community. Please join us in welcoming them to their expanded roles! Gisele Barlow, NP Gisele is a Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in community-based, teamoriented care. Over the past year, she has provided comprehensive primary care to patients without a family physician or awaiting attachment, coordinating investigations, referrals, and ongoing treatment to ensure continuity and access to care. Her primary clinical focus has been prenatal, postpartum, and well-baby care. Long Term Working closely with Forecast Dr. Verbeek, she has Thursday supported comprehenHigh -6 sive pediatric services Low -8 for families in the Friday High 2 c o m m u n i t y, w h i l e Low 2 continuing to care for patients of all ages. Saturday High 4 Low -6 Sunday High 4 Low 0 Monday High 6 Low -4 Tuesday High 0 Low -13
Prior to becoming an NP, Gisele spent eight years as a Registered Nurse with the Chapleau and District Family Health Team, where she developed and led programs including Prenatal and Well-Baby Care, INR management, Seniors’ Wellness, and Dermatology consultation coordination. She also played a key role in staffing and coordinating the COVID-19 Testing Centre and COVID at Home monitoring program. Now, with the addition of new Nurse Practitioners, Gisele is expanding her practice by rotating through the Emergency Department — an area of longstanding interest. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and remains committed to providing thoughtful, accessible, and collaborative care. Shown above from L.to R.: Gisele Barlow, Laura Morin and Marie-Hélène Ladouceur, NP Marie-Hélène Ladouceur. Marie-Hélène moved to Chapleau 18 years ago and quickly the Emergency Department. She is motivated to fell in love with the community, its people, and work alongside her colleagues to help reduce the surrounding landscape. Since 2009, she has wait times, strengthen patient flow, and ensure proudly worked at the local hospital, building individuals receive timely, high-quality care strong collaborative relationships and gaining a close to home. deep understanding of the unique needs of rural Marie-Hélène is deeply grateful for the healthcare. support she received throughout her graduate Becoming a Nurse Practitioner has studies. The encouragement from hospital allowed her to further her commitment to this leadership, mentorship from fellow Nurse community by increasing access to primary care Practitioners, and guidance from local physicians services and supporting improved access within Cont’d on P.2
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