Dr. Chuka Oraegbuna newly recruited to Elk Point

Elk Point has a newly recruited doctor, providing service in a few different areas.

Dr. Chuka Oraegbuna is a family medicine physician now practising at the Elk Point Healthcare Centre and the Comfort Clinic in Elk Point, as of May. 

Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Chuka, as he prefers to be called, received his initial medical training in his home country, before pursuing additional training and completing his residency in the U.K.

He is married with three children, and enjoys spending time with family, cooking, hunting and travelling. 

“We are very happy to welcome Dr. Chuka to Elk Point,” says Scott Cyr, MLA for Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul, in a press release.

“His expertise will have a significant impact for the community as a whole and the health and well-being of area residents.” 

Dr. Chuka is supporting the local emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services, and long-term care at the local healthcare centre, as well as providing family medicine care at the community clinic,, according to AHS. 

This addition looks to offer additional in-person physician coverage in emerge (ED).

As in-person physician coverage has been secured, the previously announced closure of the ED from 7 a.m. on Wednesdays to 8 a.m. on Thursdays is cancelled, effective immediately.

Virtual Emergency Physician coverage may still be available for the Elk Point ED when on-site physician coverage is unexpectedly unavailable. 

“Securing on-site physician coverage in our emergency department has remained our top priority,” says Brenda-Anne Haire Killam, integrated site manager, Elk Point Healthcare Centre. 

Call the Comfort Clinic at 780-724-3500 to learn more about Dr. Chuka’s family medicine practice.