Residents of Cabri and the surrounding area now have improved access to quality, everyday health services, provided by a team of health professionals. A full-time nurse practitioner and visiting physician have joined the primary health care team at the recently upgraded Cabri Medical Clinic.
In addition to the full-time nurse practitioner and visiting physician available one day per week, residents can see pharmacists, dietitians, health educators and public health staff at the Cabri Medical Clinic. The team provides a range of health care services including treating common illnesses, writing prescriptions and ordering x-rays and lab tests. The team also facilitates referrals to specialists, navigation through the health system and hospital care. Team members coordinate care through a secure electronic medical records system, which was introduced as part of the new primary health care model. Long-term care services will continue to be provided at the Prairie Health Care Centre in Cabri.
The grand opening event took place on Friday, November 16. The Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health Greg Ottenbreit along with MLA for Cypress Hills Doug Steele and Mayor David Gossard participated in the grand opening ceremony. Dr. Kevin Wasko, Physician Executive for Integrated Rural Health, Bryce Martin, Executive Director of Primary Health Care, Greg Grant Director of Primary Health Care, Larissa Gader Facility Manager for Cabri and Kendall Wicks, Patient Advisor also attended and participated in the festivities.
Ribbon Cutting
Front Row l-r: Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health Greg Ottenbreit, Kendall Wicks, Patient Advisor, Sherry Hornung, Nurse Practitioner, Larissa Gader, Facility Manager, MLA for Cypress Hills Doug Steele
Back row l-r: Dr. Kevin Wasko, Physician Executive, Integrated Rural Health, Greg Grant, Director Primary Health Care, David Gossard, Mayor of Cabri, and Bryce Martin, Executive Director Primary Health Care, Integrated Rural Health
Cake Cutting
l-r: David Gossard, Minister Ottenbreit, Sherry Hornung, Kendall Wicks, Doug Steele, Larissa Gader and Dr. Wasko
Back row: Bryce Martin, Greg Grant
Minister Ottenbreit brings greetings
MLA Doug Steele brings greetings
Dr. Kevin Wasko brings greetings
Kendall Wicks, Patient Advisor, cuts the cake
Mayor of Cabri, David Gossard
Sherry Hornung, Nurse Practitioner