August 2, 2023
RED DEER – Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new pediatrician now practising in the community.
Dr. Clara Morin works out of Pediatric Consultants Associated and the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Dr. Morin is the 13th pediatrician working out of the local hospital. She is accepting new patients and can be reached at 403-343-6404.
“Access to a pediatrician helps children and youth grow up to be as healthy as they can be,” says Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health and MLA for Red Deer-North. “The recruitment of Dr. Morin improves that access for local parents and caregivers, and is great news for our growing city and surrounding areas. Our government continues to work with Alberta Health Services and our partners to recruit physicians to communities across the province, improving access to primary care services for all Albertans.”
“Red Deer is a special place, centrally located, not too big, not too small, with many amenities, beautiful parks and river trails, nearby lakes and majestic mountains,” adds Jason Stephen, MLA for Red Deer-South. “It is great to see more physicians choosing to make Red Deer their home, serving individuals and families in our wonderful community.”
Dr. Morin received her medical training the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, and most recently practised in Hamilton and Medicine Hat.
“I love Red Deer,” Dr. Morin says. “It's a lively city, close to big cities like Edmonton and Calgary but not as busy as them. Full of trails and beautiful things to do. And I have a great team of coworkers that makes my job really enjoyable.”
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.
