Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 3, 2026

1. Overview

Bonavista Medical Clinic (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal and personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.bonavistaclinic.ca) or use our online appointment booking services.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information necessary to provide medical care, schedule appointments, and communicate with you. This includes:

  • Identifying & Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, date of birth, and home address.

  • Health & Medical Information: Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN/health card details), medical history, appointment request notes, and prescription renewal details.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage details collected via cookies when navigating our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is strictly used to:

  • Schedule, confirm, or modify medical appointments and walk-in visits.

  • Provide comprehensive family medicine and clinic care.

  • Coordinate services with our on-site pharmacy for prescription fulfillment.

  • Communicate administrative updates, policy changes, or response inquiries submitted to reception@bonavistaclinic.ca.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your information is only shared:

  • With authorized medical staff and healthcare providers within Bonavista Medical Clinic directly involved in your care.

  • With our on-site pharmacy to facilitate prescription processing upon your request.

  • As required or permitted by provincial and federal privacy legislation (such as the Personal Health Information Act).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Online booking forms utilize encrypted connections to ensure transmitted data remains secure.

6. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or your personal health information, contact our Privacy Officer at:

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For Enquiries

Office

1530 Warde Ave Unit 2, Winnipeg,
MB R3X 0Y6, Canada

Dr. Chidiebere Okezie

MD · MRCGP · CCFP

Dr. Chidiebere Okezie is a Family Physician with over thirteen years of broad clinical experience across primary care, urgent care, and hospital medicine. He completed his General Practice specialty training in the United Kingdom and he is members of both the Royal College of General Practitioners and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Prior to his GP training, Dr. Okezie gained extensive clinical experience across multiple healthcare systems, including General Practice in Nigeria and Ireland, Emergency Medicine and hospital-based medicine in the Maldives, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology at two of Ireland’s leading maternity hospitals. He is now joining our clinic team in Manitoba.

Areas of Practice

 Dr. Okezie has experience across a wide range of clinical areas including comprehensive primary and family medicine, acute illness assessment and management, chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, asthma, and COPD — preventive healthcare and health promotion, men’s and women’s health, children’s and adult healthcare, mental health assessment and support in primary care, medication review and optimisation, and coordination of specialist referrals and continuity of care.

Approach to Care

Dr. Okezie believes that good family medicine goes beyond treating illness ; it is about understanding the whole person, building trust over time, and supporting patients through every stage of life. He takes time to listen carefully, involve patients in decisions about their health, and develop practical, evidence-informed care plans tailored to each individual’s needs and circumstances. Qualifications: MD · MRCGP · CCFP. Currently accepting new patients — contact the clinic to book an appointment.