As of February 2, 2026, Quebec鈥檚 newest nurse practitioner (NP) led clinic in the West Island at CLSC Pierrefonds is open for business. A collaborative venture between 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Ingram School of Nursing and the Nursing Department of the CIUSSS de l鈥橭uest-de-l鈥櫭甽e-de-Montreal, the clinic is designed to improve access to frontline services for individuals without a family doctor or primary care NP and will serve as a teaching site for 91丝瓜视频 nursing, NP and other health profession students. Currently, services are offered by referral only. The clinic will expand gradually over the next several months as it hires a full complement of staff, and is expected to be fully operational by the end of the summer
The 鈥渟oft launch鈥� was attended by Irene Sarasua, Associate Professor and a key member of the core planning team, as well as Annie Chevrier, Associate Director 鈥� Graduate Programs, Innovation and Accreditation. 鈥淭here was such energy in the room as the team prepared to welcome its first patients. It was a tangible reminder of what can happen when academic and clinical partners work together with intention and purpose,鈥� said Professor Chevrier.
Heartiest congratulations to the project team (pictured above) who worked tirelessly over a period of three years to bring this clinic to fruition. In particular, we wish to thank Irene Sarasua, former Nurse Practitioner Program Director at the ISoN, who guided this project with expertise and unwavering commitment, NP Program Director Shannon McNamara, and ISoN Associate Director Annie Chevrier whose steady leadership will continue to be an asset as the project takes shape. We also extend our appreciation to faculty members Carolyn Brown and Greg Sobieraj as well as research assistant /PhD student Mich猫le Desmarais, whose contributions supported the successful development of this initiative. A huge thank you to the Doggone Foundation, whose generosity has been instrumental in making the vision for this clinic a reality.
Cover photo, back row, left to right: Marie-Andr茅e Gaudreau, core team member, Maggie Ghaleb, core team member, Nelea Lungu, Isabelle Caron, Annie Chevrier, Abir Ben Maatoug, core team member, Irene Sarasua, core team member, 脡lise Lagarde, core team member, Josefina Rodriguez, Diva Hadef. Front row, left to right: Alexandra Falcone, Amanda De Nunzio, Amanda Blanchet. Amanda Berghello, St茅phanie Ashley Camilien, core team member.
