The City of Belleville has announced the signing of another new doctor through its physician recruitment program.
Dr. Mankaran Singh is currently completing his residency training in Belleville through Queen’s University and is expected to start practising medicine in Belleville as early as the fall of 2027.
City council approved executing a by-law allowing for the signing of the doctor at its meeting on Tuesday.
“We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Singh to the Belleville Family Physician Recruitment Program,” said Mayor Neil Ellis in a press release.
“Dr. Singh’s arrival underscores the city’s commitment to enhancing local healthcare services by attracting much-needed medical professionals. We look forward to the positive impact that he will have on the community.”
The press release also quotes Dr. Singh and his experience in Belleville.
“Coming from Calgary, I’ve really appreciated the calm pace of life here in Belleville,” he said in the release.
“There’s no rush hour traffic, and getting around the city is simple and stress-free. It’s been a refreshing change and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and get to know the people here.”
More than 60 physicians and eight nurse practitioners have been recruited to the program since its inception, according to the release.
It was noted that healthcare and physician recruitment are not municipal responsibilities.
The program has been mainly funded by the dividends the city receives as a shareholder of Elexicon Energy.
The city says that to date, over $9 million has been committed to attracting primary healthcare providers.
Residents in need of a family physician or a nurse practitioner are asked to register with Health Care Connect (HCC).
HCC is a resource used by physicians and government agencies to place patients with physicians and can be relied upon by doctors and nurse practitioners when developing or expanding their roster of patients.
You can register with HCC by calling 1-800-445-1822 (TTY 1-800-387-5559) or by visiting the HCC website.
