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Shoal Lake Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Amid Shortage
18 Nov
Summary
- Shoal Lake gains a nurse practitioner after being without a doctor since 2022.
- Three nurse practitioners now serve Shoal Lake and surrounding areas.
- Prairie Mountain Health is training six more nurse practitioners for 2026.
The Rural Municipality of Yellowhead is celebrating the arrival of a new nurse practitioner in Shoal Lake, a community that has lacked a doctor since 2022. This recent addition brings the total number of nurse practitioners to three, significantly alleviating the workload for existing staff who cover both the Shoal Lake-Strathclair Health Centre and the Yellowhead Community Clinic.
This expansion of healthcare services is part of a broader initiative by Prairie Mountain Health. Several other nurse practitioners have recently commenced their roles in various locations, including Melita, Canupawakpa First Nation, Dauphin, and Brandon. These professionals are crucial in addressing gaps in care, particularly in rural areas where physician recruitment has been challenging.
The health authority is also investing in future care by collaborating with six nurse practitioner students. These students are anticipated to begin practicing within the region in the fall of 2026, ensuring continued and comprehensive healthcare delivery for residents.
