Town Council Shows its Support for Local Healthcare Professionals

Town Council Shows its Support for Local Healthcare Professionals

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Several members of town council met with staff from the Vegreville Family Clinic during a special luncheon on Nov. 6.

They discussed some of the challenges they’re facing in the community during their meeting. Coun. Ann Waters, Chair of the Vegreville and Rural Physician and Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee, (VRPHPARC) said physicians have a very heavy workload.

“A couple of words really does go a long way,” stated Waters, who encourages residents to show their appreciation to health care professionals in the community. “If you happen to see a physician, clinical staff, anybody from the clinic or hospital or any health care professional, just say thanks.”

An advertising campaign to show their support for health care professionals is being rolled out with the Vegreville News Advertiser and Country 106.5 radio station. Posts will appear on the town’s social media platforms, noted Waters.

“We are also working on ideas for retention. It’s just as important, if not, maybe more important than recruitment at this time...."

Read the full story in the November 18, 2020 edition of the News Advertiser - now online! https://issuu.com/thenewsadvertiser/docs/vna_november_18__2020_-_web?fr=sNTcwZTQxNTAw