Fairview Welcomes 3 New Physicians to Town!

Fairview welcomes three new physicians to town

FAIRVIEW — Three newly recruited family physicians are now practising at the local healthcare centre and in community, improving access to care for local and area residents.

The new physicians are Dr. Abdullah Elashkel, Dr. Salem Elmgadmi and Dr. Ali Abolkasim, all of whom received their medical training in Libya and began practising at the Fairview Health Complex and the Fairview Medical Clinic over the past month. They will also be supporting the local emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services, and long-term care.

“We are thrilled to welcome three new physicians to Fairview, as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare services in our community,” says Todd Loewen, MLA for Central Peace-Notley.

“Attracting and retaining physicians is a top priority for us, and we are committed to working with our partners to ensure residents have access to the care they need, close to home."

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Elashkel, Dr. Elmgadmi and Dr. Abolkasim to Fairview and to the local medical team,” adds Dr. Jane Ojedokun, Zone Medical Director in the North Zone of Alberta Health Services.

“Their expertise is a tremendous asset to the community. We will continue to work hard to attract and retain skilled healthcare professionals to ensure that residents have ongoing access to high-quality care in Fairview.”

Call the Fairview Medical Clinic at 780-835-4255 to learn more about local family medicine care.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome these three physicians to our community,” says Phil Kolodychuk, Chair of the local Health Professional Enhancement Committee/Medical Clinic Operating Society.

“Their arrival strengthens our ability to meet the healthcare needs of our residents. We are grateful for the efforts of the committee and of Alberta Health Services in bringing these medical professionals to Fairview.”

The Health Professional Enhancement Committee/Medical Clinic Operating Society promotes, expands, and enhances healthcare professional recruitment and retention within the North Peace area.

For more information, please contact Kolodychuk at 780-330-9225.

As part of an overall physician recruitment strategy, AHS has three physician resource planners in the North Zone who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities.

These planners work closely with partner organizations, such as the Rural Health Professionals Action Plan and local, independent community physician attraction and retention committees.

About Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.

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