The Vista Heights Action Committee has announced that the Alex Health Bus will be coming to Vista Heights every Wednesday morning starting on March 6th.
Left to Right – Sue Nielsen – Nurse Practitioner, Petra Hortopanu – Health Program Lead, Lyndon Ulmer – Outreach Specialist
The bus is sponsored by the Alexandra Community Health Centre of which Shelley Heartwell is the Executive Director.
The bus will be situated at the Vista Heights School every Wednesday
from 10 AM until 2 PM.
Sue Nielsen – Patient Room 1
The bus will be staffed by a doctor, a nurse and an Outreach Worker.
Residents of Vista Heights are encouraged to utilize the services of the Alex so that the community will continue to benefit.
Petra Horopanu – Patient Room 2 (The curtains close)
The Alex was implemented as a result of a need identified by the Vista Heights Action Committee.
The Alex offers the following medical services
- Medical Care
- Nursing Care
- Wound & Foot Care
- Testing for Diabetes, Hepatitis C, etc.
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Medical or Outreach Referrals
- Anyone who needs medical
- Assistance with completing paperwork
…. and more
Residents of Vista Heights who find it difficult to deal with traditional medical care services are encouraged to utilize this important service to obtain advice and information.
For more information, please call the Alexandra Community Health Centre at 403-689-9196.
