April 17, 2023
LLOYDMINSTER – A new general practice (GP) physician will begin practising this spring in Lloydminster, improving access to healthcare in the city and surrounding area.
Dr. Chinelo Ekwunife will began practising April 18 at the Lloydminster Clinic, 5120 46 St. She will be accepting new patients and taking appointments at 780-875-2221.
With Dr. Ekwunife’s arrival, Lloydminster has 15 GP physicians practising in the community.
“Family doctors are vital to the health of Albertans and their communities” says Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ekwunfie to Lloydminster, where I am certain her knowledge and skills will be much appreciated.” Dr. Ekwunife received her medical training in Nigeria, where she most recently practised. She and her family have relocated to Lloydminster from Calgary. “Lloydminster is very accommodating for immigrants, hospitable and cordial,” she says. “The practice in Lloydminster will give me the work-life balance I crave.” Away from work, Dr. Ekwunife enjoys hiking, swimming, singing and cooking.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to recruit for physicians across Alberta to meet community needs. AHS has physician resource planners who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. They work closely with various community partners and organizations, such as local Health Advisory Councils, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, and independent physician recruitment and retention committees.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system 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.
