Healthcare worker retention continues to be front of mind for numerous Grande Prairie officials and AHS has invited residents to learn about strategies in place through a public meeting of the Peace Health Advisory Council.
According to AHS, the online event is scheduled for March 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and participants will hear from a variety of AHS staff and community organizations regarding work being done to retain healthcare providers in the region.
Recently, the Alberta Medical Association began pushing the provincial government to invest in the medical industry, especially in northwestern Alberta, and Northwestern Polytechnic has been increasing training opportunities for students interested in entering the medical field.
According to the AMA, more than 50 practitioners operate in Grande Prairie across 24 practices.
AHS says the Health Advisory Council has played an instrumental role in supporting the direction of AHS through public engagement and public participation is “essential” to continue improving the quality of service provided by AHS.
The meeting will be held over Zoom and interested residents are encouraged to e-mail [email protected], to receive the link for the meeting.
