We are fortunate we live where our health is a priority
To the Expositor:
Health care services across the North have been a topic of conversation for some time, particularly the need for physicians. Myself and my husband are two people who happen to be without a family doctor after ours retired after a long and dedicated career to the health and well being of folks on Manitoulin.
We however, both would like to point out how fortunate we are to live where health care is a priority with our hospitals and with our family health teams. Particularly, we would like to recognize one of the nurse practitioners from the Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team, Danae Page. Danae always takes time for us, ensures we receive the care needed and follows up, even with a phone call to simply see “how we’re doing.” This level of care reminds me of the time when doctors weren’t so busy and their careers so demanding.
I moved to Manitoulin from Edmonton 17 years ago and one of the concerns expressed by my family was access to health care. I assured them then, and reiterate it more daily, how fortunate we are to live where we do with dedicated health professionals in our community. Thank you all, and especially Danae, for making the health and wellness of our community a priority.
Kelly and Craig Timmermans
Little Current
