Atikokan Medical Clinic

10/07/2026

Your Voice Matters!

The Rainy River District Ontario Health Team is looking for feedback on what obtaining health care in Northwestern Ontario is REALLY like.

Lived and shared experiences are what shape the future of health care. The RRDOHT wants to hear it all: the great moments, the barriers to care and the hopeful dreams for the future.

Join the conversation. Help shape the future of our health care in the district.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕕 3-5pm
📍Atikokan Legion

Can't make it in person? Complete the survey below!

https://www.rrdoht.ca/healthcarematters

10/06/2026

Through a collabortive effort by Rainy River District Ontario Health Team partners, dedicated Breast Cancer Screening Days have been scheduled for community members across the district this October, with free transportation to all appointments at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances available for eligible women ages 40–74.

📅 Atikokan – October 26 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

📞 Call 807-274-4808 to book your appointment.

Complimentary transportation can be scheduled by calling 807-271-0650.

If the days and times don't work for you, Riverside is hosting its annual Walk-In Mammogram Blitz on October 21 from noon-7 p.m. No appointment is needed! Just walk in with your health card and you'll receive a time to scan if you are eligible.

10/06/2026

If you’ve been around the hospital or the clinic lately, you’ve likely seen our current Practice Ready Ontario Candidate, Dr. Najafizadeh!

Practice Ready Ontario is the Government of Ontario’s new program for internationally trained family physicians who already have clinical practice experience. It is part of the plan to expand the health care workforce and connect people to care in high need, rural communities like ours.

Dr. Farnoush Najafizadeh comes to us with a diverse international background and a strong passion for service, family, and community engagement. Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, she completed her medical education in Tehran and subsequently pursued further training in anesthesiology and critical care medicine, which brought her to Aberdeen, UK. She completed further training in Gerontology and Geriatric Care at George Brown College.

Dr. Najafizadeh has lived and worked in both British Columbia and the GTA, where she has gained valuable experience within the Canadian healthcare system. She is keen to continue broadening her experience during her professional journey in Atikokan.

The Atikokan Medical Clinic has always been proud to foster a learning environment for the next wave of medical professionals. It is our hope that you will show the same warm reception and respect to Dr. Najafizadeh that is shown to our regular physicians.

09/28/2026

📣 WE'RE HIRING!! 📣

The Atikokan Medical Clinic is accepting applications for the position of:
FULL TIME MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about their community and is passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients. This position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the clinic and providing office support and coverage as needed for the staff team.

Qualifications:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality
- General office experience
- Computer knowledge is essential
- Previous reception experience an asset
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work as a team member
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

Salary and benefits:
- 35 hours per week
- Starting hourly wage $21.50
- Health benefits package, drug plan, short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid vacation

Apply in writing or by email to:

Atikokan Medical Clinic
Attn: Operations Manager
P.O. Box 1450, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Phone: 807-597-2721
Email: [email protected]

09/04/2026

Summer's last long weekend is here!☀️🏕️

The Atikokan Medical Clinic will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Regular hours to resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

09/02/2026

08/18/2026

Hi Atikokan!

Just wanted to provide a little update: urgent care appointments are tight at the clinic over the next two weeks.

Some physicians have out-of-community commitments and others are keeping the Emergency Room staffed.

There are resources available for you if you do need to see a doctor this week.

As always, if you are having an emergency, please head to the Emergency Room at the Atikokan General Hospital.

For minor health issues, you can access the NorWest Community Health Centres Virtual Care Clinic at the link below to have your health care needs met by a Nurse Practitioner.

https://www.rrdoht.ca/virtualclinic

As always, please call the clinic at 807-597-2721 if you have any questions.

Did you know there’s an option for Northwestern Ontario residents to connect virtually with a nurse practitioner to discuss minor health issues?

08/17/2026

📩 Email Appointment Reminders are here!

We're so excited to announce that we're FINALLY using email to help remind patients about their upcoming appointments!

To make sure you receive these reminders, ensure the email address we have on file is current at your next visit or by giving us a call at 807-597-2721!

Thank you for keeping your contact information with us current! We're looking forward to being able to communicate easier with all of you!

08/12/2026

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Alaa Medani to the team at the Atikokan Medical Clinic! Please join us in giving her the warm Atikokan welcome that we’re known for as she starts with us over the next few weeks.

Dr. Medani is originally from Sudan, and will be bringing combined international and Canadian medical experience from family medicine to hospital and emergency care.

She is no stranger to working in rural Canadian communities, so she is well equipped to start her time here with us in Atikokan.

Dr. Medani is passionate about bringing compassionate, patient-centred care and looks forward to building strong connections within our community over the next few years.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys travelling to and exploring new places and spending quality time with her family.

Dr. Medani will be with us for the next few years. While she won’t hold a practice of her own, she will be available to see patients much like a locum would.

As always, any questions can be directed to the clinic staff by calling 807-597-2721.

08/04/2026

Please join us in sending a well overdue congratulations to Dr. Melanie Rodrigues and her family on the arrival of their newest addition!

Mom and baby girl are doing so well and the family is enjoying the early days of being a family of 5. They thank you in advance for the well wishes and the respect of their privacy while they soak up all the precious newborn moments. 🩷🎀