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Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT), and Alpha Labs have announced part-time, laboratory services in Coldwater, Ontario, operated by Alpha Labs. The new lab service will begin operations on August 6, 2025.

Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT), and Alpha Labs have announced part-time, laboratory services in Coldwater, Ontario, operated by Alpha Labs. The new lab service will begin operations on August 6, 2025.

For years, the absence of local laboratory services in Coldwater has placed considerable strain on clinicians and patients alike, often requiring residents to travel to Orillia or other communities for essential diagnostic testing. This new initiative is a direct response to those challenges and reflects the collaborative commitment of local healthcare partners to fill critical service gaps and enhance care close to home.

The part-time lab services will be located at the Coldwater Seniors’ Apartments – 11 Mill Street - offering a convenient and accessible site for residents. Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.