"Along with improving access to health services, we are also focused on establishing very good, relatable relationships between young teenagers and their healthcare team of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and others," Mr Lesperance said.
"We want to do as much as possible to help encourage youth to be able to talk openly with their doctor and nurses about their health and we welcome the ability to enable this to happen by removing financial barriers."
Keeping up with the digital age, all patients over the age of 16 could sign up to use The Hastings Health Centre's web portal "Manage My Health" which improves communication and access to patient information, along with being able to book appointments online.
"Staying connected with youth through the digital world they live in today is another great way to engage with them to ensure they look after their health and stay well," Mr Lesperance said.
"Making sure primary and community health services are far more accessible is a real focus for us here at The Hastings Health Centre, and technology is going to play an ever-increasing role in this going forward."
All appointments under the free service for under 18s must be Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
The services also included routine prescriptions but did not cover urgent care, ACC consultations, x-ray or diagnostic services.