"Reassured and Thankful for Local Primary Care Clinic"

I am a senior and fortunately my health has been quite good over the last year where my need for clinic visits have been few. It is a blessing to know that I can obtain clinical assistance and advice locally rather than having to travel a great distance. It is reassuring to have my concerns met by local care givers and knowing that my care is being monitored by physicians who are so accessible should I need their diagnostic skills.

Over the years there has been much discussion about team based care; recognizing how primary care can be delivered by utilizing the many skilled healthcare professionals. The implementation of these ideas about a division of duties in our community has resulted in responsive, accessible, quality care. I am so grateful to the physician practice that was willing to help implement and create this community owned clinic and for the talented care givers who practice within it, as well as to the volunteers who help support it. I should also like to acknowledge the provincial government who provided the dollars to implement this team based care philosophy and to our Bashaw and District Support Services for taking on the task of accounting for the dollars given.