Team approach improves patient care
Family doctors have improved the way they practice medicine since joining Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network 10 years ago. Dr. Brian Ritchie, of Ermineskin Medical Clinic, was one of the…
Why you need a family doctor
When Betty and Orville moved to south Edmonton 30 years ago, they knew they had to find a new family doctor. They consulted with friends and family in the area…
Shift in mindset results in successful weight loss
A weight loss journey has turned into a wellness journey for an Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network patient.Bob Dixon weighed 450 pounds a year ago and decided to cut out…
A day in the life of a family doctor
Every weekday morning at 8:15, Dr. Brian Ritchie starts his day at the Ermineskin Medical Clinic in southwest Edmonton. By the time his first patient arrives 45 minutes later, Dr….
Caring for husband is made easier with support
Coordinating care for a senior can be a difficult challenge, especially when you are unfamiliar with which resources to turn to. For Winn McLeod, caring for her husband, Cliff, became…