Why I Enjoy Being Part of the Rural Healthcare Team in Grande Cache
From the centre of Grande Cache, you can see 21 mountain peaks. If you love living right in the mountains, this may be the place for you.
With a population of about 3,600, Grande Cache lies approximately halfway between Hinton, an hour and a half drive to the south, and Grande Prairie, two hours to the north.
It's best known for hosting the Canadian Death Race each year in August. A challenging 125 km trek up and down mountains that draws competitors from all over the world.
One of the town's physicians, Dr. John Gillett has competed numerous times as part of a team, and even once as a soloist.
The area is blessed with jaw dropping landscapes. Sulphur Gates at the confluence of the Sulphur and Smoky Rivers is one example.
For many healthcare professionals, living and practicing here is very rewarding.
Melanie McKale, a Registered Nurse says, I grew up hunting with my dad and my mom. Fishing and what not in the mountains and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
Our little health care team is like family. We are personally invested in each other. says Dr. Louise Viviers Fourie, a physician at the Grande Cache Medical Centre and the Grande Cache Community Health Complex.
We try and give positive feedback, and we try and expose the team, as much as we can if we have a good case. We try to make sure everbody learns from it, says physician Dr. Esther Barnard.
We all work together for the good of the patient and we have fun, adds Dr. John Gillett, a physician in Grande Cache and a director with RhPAP.
The Hidden Treasures of Grande Cache
North of Jasper in Alberta, Canada, the small town of Grande Cache is a hidden treasure, waiting to be discovered.
Dr. John Gillett on life and practice in Grande Cache
RhPAP Executive Director, Bernard Anderson travels to Grande Cache to visit with RhPAP Director, Dr. John Gillett. 20 years ago, Dr. Gillett came here from South Africa with a short stint in Regina on the way.
John is a mountain man for sure having climbed all 21 mountain peaks that are visible from town. He's also participated many times in the infamous Canadian Death Race held every August in Grande Cache.
Don't be surprised to see Dr. Gillett driving through town on his 1915 Ford Model T.
John embraces the challenges of rural practice. He's been a director since 2014 and is passionate about RhPAP's expanded role to represent all health professions in rural areas.
Our continued thanks to Alberta Health for their financial support of RhPAP.
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Manning welcomes RPAP, UAlberta for rural medical, lifestyle experience
The first ever RPAP Medical Skills weekend event in Manning, AB was an overwhelming success.
Over 40 University of Alberta (UAlberta)students studying healthcare disciplines like medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy, came to discover what practising in a rural community is really like.
On Saturday, 27 May 2017 students were given a tour of the Manning Community Health Centre, and then participated in six workshops throughout the day including physio, suturing, casting, IV starts. EMS, and the STARS Mobile Unit.
On Sunday, the students gained a better taste of the rural lifestyle with a tour of the 10,000 acre Pharis Farms Ltd at Hawk Hills and the West Fraser Timber Mill, just north of Manning.
The Manning Physician Attraction and Retention Committee organized a community barbeque on Saturday night, receiving great support from the local business community. Several local professionals spoke about what it’s like practising in a rural community, including a lawyer, two pharmacists, an RN, and a veterinarian. A local band entertained as students played baseball, horseshoes, Frisbee, and other games throughout the night. Dr. Tyler May, who grew up at Manning and is also a local rancher, donated beef to the Saturday night barbecue.
Brad Rutherford, a first year Medical Student at UAlberta says, “It’s been great. It’s amazing how much resources go into these weekends. It’s not something we would see otherwise.” Brad said that he is now considering doing his third year of Medicine in a rural setting.
Student Jamie Hilland from Calgary says, “As an incoming first year med student being able to be exposed to some of these things before actually entering the program is such a cool opportunity.”
“One of the things I’m going to put forward for my preceptorship is a rural experience,” said Chioma Obuekwe, a third year nursing student at UAlberta.
For one or more of the students to return to practice in Manning would be just what Site Manager at the Manning Community Health Centre, Jo Kelemen was hoping for. “I would encourage other communities to go with a skills day. It’s fun to do and you can see how rewarding it is with the students enjoying it.”
Kelemen credits the health professionals, other hospital staff, local volunteers and RPAP. “I have nothing but good things to say about RPAP. They’re amazing to work with.”
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Video and article by Bobby Jones / RPAP
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