Lethbridge-County partners with Rocket-Doctor to expand rural healthcare access

 

A new partnership to expand access to primary and urgent care for residents who live in rural areas has launched today. The collaboration between Rocket Doctor and Lethbridge County gives residents access to licensed Alberta physicians virtually, from the location of their choice, with no user fees. Tory Campbell, Reeve with Lethbridge County says rural communities face challenges accessing healthcare due to geographic remoteness, long distances to facilities, transportation barriers, and a physician shortage in the region.

Campbell says services include urgent care, chronic condition management, primary care, and mental health support.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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