Olds and Area Healthcare Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee
The purpose of the Olds and Area Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee
(OAHPARC) is to develop and support a sustainable system for health care provider attraction
and retention that will ensure ongoing health-care services to the community.
Our
Vision &
Mission
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VISION
Where healthcare professionals choose to build long-term careers and feel valued, included, safe, connected, empowered, and invested in our community.
MISSION
To attract and retain dedicated healthcare professionals and students by building strong relationships, fostering supportive environments, and providing recognition to ensure quality, accessible, and continuity of care in Olds.
Our Objectives
Attract
Build capacity within the community to attract and retain health care providers so they choose to come to Olds to work.
Retain
Enhance retention of healthcare providers by focusing on activities that connect and engage providers and their families into our community so they feel welcomed, appreciated and valued.
Involve
Facilitate community involvement in the attraction and retention process together with health care providers, AHS and the Peaks to Prairies PCN.
Our members
Dedicated to healthcare
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Committee Members
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Erin Lowe (Chair)
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Gloria Ulry (Vice-Chair)
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Dan Daley (Treasurer)
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Jennifer Lutz (Secretary)
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Members at Large: Bernice Lynn, Jesse Michaud, Elizabeth Schafer
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PCN Physician Representation: Dr. Fosse Onsongo and Dr. Vicki Wielenga
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Town of Olds Administrative Representation: Heather Dixon
