By Katie May
Southern Alberta Newspapers
Southern Alberta
Katharine Hockney is desperate to attract a doctor, not only for herself, but for about 5,000 other southern Albertans.
As a doctor recruiter for the communities of Milk River, Coutts, Warner and the County of Warner, Hockney has been searching for family doctors for the past three years — ever since the town of Milk River has been without a permanent physician.

By Susan Quinlan
Southern Alberta
In 2009, Alberta Health Services (AHS) took over administration of the province’s ground ambulance service, relieving most municipalities of the paper work, but creating concern for some regarding ambulance availability.

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Lethbridge
The Tomorrow Project visits Lethbridge this month, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.

Coaldale
Ambulatory care services at the Coaldale Health Centre will be closed from 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, until 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, as no physician coverage is available.
Emergency Medical Services, including a paramedic, will provide critical care coverage at the Coaldale Health Centre during this time. In an emergency, residents should phone 911.
For less urgent medical situations, Emergency Department access is available at the Raymond Health Centre and Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Additionally, Health Link Alberta offers non-emergent medical advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, at 1-866-408-5465.