Healthcare: Building a Healthier Future for Pickering

Pickering is rapidly emerging as a regional healthcare hub. With new state‑of‑the‑art facilities, expanded services, and major provincial investments underway, the city is strengthening its commitment to accessible, high‑quality care for residents while opening the door to new partnerships and economic development.

A Growing Healthcare Ecosystem

Robust healthcare infrastructure is essential to a thriving community. Pickering continues to expand its healthcare capacity through major new facilities, enhanced clinical services, and forward‑looking initiatives that support both residents and the broader Durham Region. Below is an overview of the transformative projects shaping Pickering’s healthcare landscape.

Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre

A State‑of‑the‑Art Centre for Integrated Care Opened in 2025, the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre brings a comprehensive range of connected healthcare services together under one roof. This modern facility enhances access to essential care and supports the diverse needs of Pickering’s growing population. As part of the Lakeridge Health System network, the Centre is fully integrated into the region’s broader hospital and community care services, operating on land owned by Lakeridge Health and housing multiple Lakeridge‑led programs.

Key Features

• Surgical Centre
  Four operating rooms capable of completing more than 9,000 surgical cases annually.
• Primary & Urgent Care
  Family medicine services and a fully equipped urgent care clinic. 
• Specialist Services
  Diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, mental health programs, specialist physicians, and an on‑site pharmacy.

Supporting Community Health

The Centre also hosts several specialized programs that strengthen regional healthcare delivery:

• Lakeridge Health’s Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
  Community‑based mental health support for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Lakeridge Health’s Central East Prehospital Care Program (CEPCP)
  Continuing medical education for paramedics and prehospital care providers across Durham Region.
• Priority Health (4,000 sq. ft.)
  Family medicine and urgent care services offering comprehensive, accessible frontline care.

Post‑Acute Care Centre (Coming Soon)

Durham Region’s First Stand‑Alone Post‑Acute Rehabilitation Centre

The Provincial Government has announced a major new healthcare investment: a Post‑Acute Care Centre that will be built in Pickering. This facility will provide seamless care for patients transitioning from hospital to home.

What This Means for the Community

• Comprehensive Support
  Specialized rehabilitation services tailored to diverse recovery needs.
• Patient‑Centered Care
  Personalized care plans designed to improve outcomes and support long‑term wellness. 
• Expanded Local Services
  A significant increase in regional capacity for post‑acute care.
• Reduced Hospital Re‑Admissions
  Support that helps prevent complications and unnecessary returns to hospital.
• Strengthened Community Health
  Reinforces Pickering’s commitment to building a healthier, more resilient community.

Planning is underway, with more updates expected soon. 

Investing in a Healthier Tomorrow

Pickering’s healthcare initiatives reflect a long‑term vision: to build a community where residents have access to high‑quality care close to home, and where healthcare providers and investors can thrive. From advanced surgical facilities to innovative mental health programs and upcoming rehabilitation services, Pickering is positioning itself as a leader in regional healthcare excellence.