Lakeridge Health announced that its diabetes clinics in Ajax and Bowmanville will close later this month, affecting thousands of patients who rely on the services. The decision applies to both locations and is scheduled for June 2026.
The two clinics, which have been part of Lakeridge Health’s network of community services, will cease operations as the organization seeks to enhance programming for the patients who use its diabetes care. The stated aim is to improve the overall quality and coordination of services for those managing the condition.
Lakeridge Health, a regional hospital network that delivers a range of health services throughout Durham Region, said the restructuring is intended to better align resources with patient needs. By consolidating efforts, the health system hopes to introduce more comprehensive support options, though specific details of the new programming were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Patients currently attending the Ajax and Bowmanville clinics have been advised to contact Lakeridge Health for information on alternative care pathways and to ensure continuity of treatment. The organization emphasized that the closure will not interrupt existing medical care and that plans are in place to transition patients to other suitable services within the network.