3 Celebrating Allied Health Professionals
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
It’s not just pain relief. Pain relief is nice, but it’s always better when people can get back to doing the things they love to do. I really like to help them take their recovery to another level where they actually start to see results.
— Scott LeMaistre, physiotherapist
Scott LeMaistre has been practicing physiotherapy for 13 years and has lost none of his enthusiasm for the work. Supplied
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DOCTORS-TO-YOU
432 HEALTH GROUP’S DOCTORS-TO-YOU PROVING TO BE A HUGE SUCCESS
A DOCTOR HOUSE CALL SERVICE
By Jim Bender
Doctor house calls are making a comeback. The 432 Health Group’s Doctors-To-You service was first established two years ago and has proven to be a huge success. “Doctors-To-You is a house-call service that we provide around the city,” says Arlene Garcia, general manager of 432 Health Group. “We’ve expanded around the city and we’re open seven days a week, including holidays, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. “It isn’t new, but we have had expanded hours and care settings. Previously, we were just doing a lot of in-person visits in certain areas. But now, we are able to expand in-person visits in more selected areas. But, for phone-call and virtual visits, that’s expanded across the city and slightly beyond the perimeter.” Yes, Doctors-To-You actually sends doctors to private homes for non-emer - gency care, on the same day as requested in selected areas of Winnipeg. “We conduct house calls and the physician is also able to do a phone call or a secured video consultation,” Garcia says. “These appointments are covered under Manitoba Health.” There are obvious advantages to requesting the service. “You can skip the waiting room and be seen by physicians where you are most comfortable,” 432 Health Group says on its website. They can also be cared for virtually, Garcia adds. “I don’t think a lot of people realize that they can still get a house-call service within Winnipeg,” she says. “I mean, ages ago, that was a thing, but now, people just think they need to go in person to see a doctor when they can be seen in the comfort of their home.” To request the Doctors-To-You service, individuals can call 204-586-6655 or book directly at www.doctorstoyou.ca. “We are always growing over here,” Garcia says. “We have multiple dedicated doctors that are doing in-person care (house calls), phone call or virtual ap - pointments. Doctors-To-You employs several physicians ready to help patients, Gar - cia says. It also has a number of employees taking calls and dispatching doctors. Expanding the program is another way of providing more access to healthcare. “All people deserve equal access to health care services – and just as impor - tantly, timely and convenient access,” founder Kris Allen says on 432 Health Group’s website. ■
Blue portion of map indicates Doctors-To-You in person house call area.
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