Economic Development Lethbridge understands the importance of quality health care and services for residents of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. We are working with partners including Alberta Health Services, Chinook Primary Care Network, City of Lethbridge and others to help recruit and retain doctors, physicians and medical professionals to our region.
Current data indicates that a large segment of Southern Alberta residents do not have a family doctor, the numbers are improving with work that has been done attracting doctors to our region and we hope to continue communicating the benefits of our region to those in the medical profession across the globe.
We’ve built assets to help showcase the benefits of our region to those in the medical community, in an attempt to recruit them to Southern Alberta. New graduates from medical school, physicians looking to start their own clinic and medical professionals from other countries can all find something for them by locating, or relocating to Lethbridge and area.
To find out more about what it’s like to live and work in Southern Alberta as a medical professional please view our Building a Family Medical Practice Brochure below.
Chinook Regional Hospital
Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH), offering a full range of healthcare services, including a 24/7 emergency department. Providing patient-centered care in south-western Alberta, including acute and subacute care, psychiatric, intensive care and neonatal intensive care, and extensive ambulatory care and outpatient services. The Jack Ady Cancer Centre is located within this facility.
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Alberta Health Services South Zone
Alberta Health Services South Zone is the area south of Calgary and includes Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
Find out more about services in urban and rural health centres across the South Zone.
Chinook Promary Care Network
Since 2005, the Chinook Primary Care Network has represented the collaboration between local physicians and Alberta Health Services, providing and coordinating a comprehensive set of health care services to patients.
There are currently 137 physicians participating in the CPCN, providing care to just under 170,000 regional residents in 31 physician clinics within Lethbridge and our surrounding communities.
Lethbridge Polytechnic - Bachelor of Nursing
Be ready to receive a top-quality education in an environment known for producing highly qualified nurses. Delivered in collaboration with the University of Lethbridge, the Bachelor of Nursing program blends theory and practice to help you develop skills in clinical reasoning, innovative clinical practice, leadership and the use of innovative technologies.
In this student-centered program, you’ll be encouraged to be responsible for your learning with guidance from experienced instructors. Course-related practice-based experiences in hospitals, community health care and home care agencies will let you apply your newfound knowledge in the real world.
University of Lethbridge - Medicine (Pre professional transfer program - University of Calgary)
Pre-professional transfer programs at uLethbridge facilitate a jump start on your professional career in a smaller, more personal environment than some of the larger universities.
Through arrangements between the University of Lethbridge and professional Faculties at other universities, transfer programs have been established that will prepare students for admission to professional programs offered at other institutions.
City of Lethbridge
Lethbridge is Alberta's third-largest city and home to three post-secondary institutions. The thinkers, makers and doers of our city are leading change in industries like agriculture, food sciences, research and manufacturing. We provide the perfect training ground for the sporting legends of today and tomorrow, while being the backdrop to inspire the creative minds of artists and cultural icons too. We're a uniquely diverse and growing city and we're looking for physicians to grow along with us.
Life in Lethbridge strikes a balance between the feel of a close-knit small community and the services and amenities of a growing urban center.
Building a Family Medical Practice
We believe Lethbridge is a bright choice for you, your medical practice and your family. We look forward to continuing the conversation on how we can meet your needs to make southern Alberta your home. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require additional information or have questions.
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Contact Us
If you’re a medical professional looking for information about practicing in Lethbridge please contact:
Dr. Chris Waller
Medical Director
Chinook Primary Care Network
christopher.waller@albertahealthservices.ca
If you’re a medical professional looking to open a clinic in Southern Alberta and have questions, please contact:
Ben Young
Director Investment Attraction
Economic Development Lethbridge
