July 31, 2024
VERMILION – Local residents now have increased access to primary care with the arrival of two new physicians to the community.
Dr. Akrm Krimeed is a general practitioner with anesthesia (GPA) and is the second anesthetist to join the Vermilion Health Centre. He also provides services in the emergency room as needed.
Dr. Ashraf Al Oud practises family medicine during clinic hours, and provides hospital coverage in acute and long-term care, and emergency.
“We are excited to welcome these two exceptional physicians to our community,” says Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright. “Dr. Al Oud and Dr. Krimeed are great additions to our local care team and will play a significant role in providing access to primary and emergency care for our residents.”
Both of these physicians have joined the healthcare teams at Midtown Medical Clinic and Vermilion Health Centre. The Midtown Clinic now has five physicians.
Individuals needing a family doctor can call 780-853-2809 to arrange a meet-and-greet appointment.
Alberta Health Services continues to recruit for physicians across the Central Zone to meet community needs. AHS has physician resource planners who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. They work closely with various community partners and organizations, such as local Health Advisory Councils, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, and independent physician recruitment and retention committees.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
