The City of Belleville has announced it has signed Jillian Macklin, a medical student at the University of Toronto, to its Doctor Recruitment Program.
Macklin will be the 45th physician recruited by the city since the program began.
“Jillian Macklin is a Belleville native who left for university to pursue her goal of becoming a doctor and we are so proud to welcome her back to Belleville and provide her with some support as she finishes her training,” said Mayor Neil Ellis in a press release.
“She is an outstanding individual and will provide excellent care to our community when she starts her practice in 2026.”
Macklin also commented, saying she is excited to be returning home.
“Family medicine is rooted in community and trustworthy long-term relationships. It is important to me to work in a place that has these same values, and Belleville’s tight-knit community absolutely does,” Macklin said in the release.
“Belleville’s physician recruitment program has shown me what an incredible opportunity it offers to young physicians to set up a comprehensive, diverse and well-supported primary care practice. I also pursued a PhD during medical training focused on healthcare for people who are homeless and who struggle with addiction. I hope to bring these learnings forward to serve our community in a time of need, and to give back to a place that has given my family and I so much.”
The City of Belleville says the program is funded by the dividends the city receives as a shareholder of Elexicon Energy.
Residents are reminded that if they are in need of a family physician or a nurse practitioner, it is important to register with Health Care Connect (HCC) either by calling them 1-800-445-1822 (TTY 1-800-387-5559) or by visiting the HCC website.
