February 21, 2025
COLD LAKE — A newly recruited family physician is practising at the local healthcare centre and in community, improving access to care for local and area residents.
Dr. Osarenkhoe Osemwegie is a family medicine physician practising at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre and the CL Medical Clinic. He is supporting the local emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services, and long-term care at the local healthcare centre, as well as providing family medicine care at the community clinic.
“It is great news to welcome Dr. Osemwegie to Cold Lake,” says Scott Cyr, MLA for Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul. “His expertise will make a real difference in the health and well-being of local residents. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our community.”
Dr. Osemwegie received his medical training and completed his residency in Nigeria, his home country. He is married with two children.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Osemwegie to the local healthcare team in Cold Lake,” says Dr. Jane Ojedokun, Zone Medical Director in the North Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS). “His arrival will support the local healthcare team and help ensure that patients continue to receive the highest standard of care when they need it.”
Call the CL Medical Clinic at 780-594-8130 to learn more about Dr. Osemwegie’s family medicine practice.
As part of an overall physician recruitment strategy, AHS has three physician resource planners in the North Zone who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. These planners work closely with partner organizations, such as the Rural Health Professionals Action Plan and local, independent community physician attraction and retention committees.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare 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.
