October 17, 2024
CAMROSE — A locum family physician with emergency medicine experience has brought his expertise to Camrose on a permanent basis.
Dr. Enias Mabhegedhe has joined the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital on a permanent basis, having previously served as a locum physician in Camrose since July 2022. Dr. Mabhegedhe received his medical education at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and continues to work at the East Edmonton Urgent Care Centre, and as a locum in Wabasca.
“It’s great to see Dr. Mabhegedhe providing care to local residents on a permanent basis,” says Jackie Lovely, MLA for Camrose. “His skills and experience are an excellent addition to our medical community.”
Dr. Mabhegedhe is the sixth physician to join the team at St. Mary’s emergency department. He says he fell in love with Camrose while working here as a locum physician.
“Everyone I have had a chance to work with or meet has been so supportive and kind. Even the patients are very patient with us and that goes a long way. It’s very motivating to have such a great team of colleagues and patients, and we have great leaders who really listen to our concerns,” says Dr. Mabhegedhe.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading and spending time with his family.
AHS continues to recruit physicians across its Central Zone 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 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.
