Healthcare professionals at the Moissac Multiprofessional Health Center (MSP) are working to inform the public about their initiatives since the center’s founding in 2019, aiming to address misconceptions about its role in the community.
A Multiprofessional Health Center, or MSP, is a collaborative network of independent healthcare professionals within a specific geographic area. These professionals commit to coordinated care centered around a shared patient base, operating under a health plan developed collectively and adhering to guidelines set by the Ministry of Health.
Established in 2019, the MSP of Moissac comprises a team of 46 coordinated professionals dedicated to patient care, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, podiatrists, pharmacists, biologists, and dietitians. This collaborative approach is particularly vital in addressing healthcare access challenges in areas facing physician shortages.
Each professional maintains their private practice while working in coordination to ensure continuity of care and support patients with complex health needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSP played a crucial role in maintaining essential healthcare services, establishing a COVID-19 consultation center at the COSEC sports complex, providing virus screening, and managing a vaccination center at the Espace Confluence.
Building Project Remains Pending
The MSP is actively involved in health promotion and prevention initiatives. For example, they are conducting interventions on overweight and obesity in all CM2 classes (equivalent to fifth grade) in Moissac, and offering individual care to children aged 3 to 12. They likewise organize regular health information sessions at pharmacies throughout Moissac and collaborate with France Alzheimer to facilitate cognitive stimulation workshops.
Since 2019, healthcare professionals have been collaborating with the Moissac City Hall and the Terres des Confluences Community of Communes on a project to construct a dedicated building for the MSP. The goal is to enhance the center’s appeal and improve the quality of care it provides.
Despite feasibility studies, meetings, and the development of multiple specifications by the MSP, construction has not yet begun.
In June 2025, a call for expressions of interest was issued for construction on the site of the former Ehpad (nursing home). As of March 16, 2026, professionals are still awaiting a response.
Over the past decade, numerous physicians have retired without being replaced, and further retirements are anticipated between 2027 and 2028. Healthcare professionals alerted authorities to this issue even before the MSP was created. The MSP hopes to welcome two junior doctors for their final year of studies in November 2026, in addition to the medical interns already present. However, their presence will be temporary—lasting between six months and a year—without a guarantee of long-term placement. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining adequate healthcare access in the region.
