Doctor’s family crisis tests Russell hospital staffing
In September Dr James Hannibal rushed home to South Africa after word his father was gravely ill. He returned late in the month as the hospital faced staffing gaps, with locums arranged by the Health Authority and two Birtle doctors stepping in to maintain emergency and clinic services. His wife Dr Elize Barnard paused maternity leave to help, and Dr Bedard will cover the clinic three days weekly until Hannibal’s return on October 25.
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James
Henk
Venter
Henning
Willem
Sist Lee
Health Authority
Penny Sorensen
Michelle Clark
Dave Majaraj
Assiniboine
Dwayne Pelser
Bahran Groohi
Elize Barnard
Evonne
Blize
Elize
Canada
Bedard
Youth drinking party busted and vehicle theft reported
Police report outlines a youth drinking party near Russell on Oct 9 with marijuana found. Brian Main charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and liquor charges pursued. Vance Mailman faces Impaired Driving and marijuana found in vehicle and home after a search. Also noted are untarped gravel loads, a window break at Merril's Tax Service, and a vehicle stolen from Augusta Apartments later recovered on Waywayseecappo First Nation.
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Russell
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Vance Douglas Mailman
Asessippi
Augusta
Doctor Coverage and Recruitment Amid Shortage in Russell
The Russell clinic provides a full time doctor daily with a 24 hour on call at the hospital. RHA continues recruiting as target patient scheduling ahead is urged. Penny Sorenson says priority is needed when physicians are below full capacity and asks residents for patience and cooperation.
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Penny Sorenson
Russell Clinic
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