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Introducing New Doctors To Midtown Medical Clinic
From left, Dr. Akrm Krimeed, Dr. Ashraf Al Oud, Dr. Omar Abugharsa. Photos submitted
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D e s p i te t h e c h a l l e n g e s of l i m i te d lenges of practicing medicine in a seven. imaging facilities, he is confident in the rural setting, particularly the limited The lo c al Do c tor At trac tion and T h e M i d t o w n M e d i c a l C l i n i c i s supportive team at Midtown Medical availability of imaging facilities. “Ultra- Retention Committee and the support excited to welcome three new doctors Clinic and is looking forward to grow- sound is crucial for our work, and from both the clinic and hospital teams who have recently begun their practice ing both personally and professionally having access to it on weekends would have made his transition smooth. While in Vermilion. All originally from Libya, in this new environment. Although his be a huge improvement,” he noted. he acknowledges the challenges of t h e s e p hy s i c i a n s h ave e m b r a c e d wife is currently working in Lloydmin- However, he remains optimistic and dealing with emergencies that someVermilion’s small-town charms, and ster as an audiologist, Dr. Krimeed is is determined to provide the best care times require transferring patients to they are eager to make a positive committed to getting involved with the possible with the resources available. more advanced facilities in the city, Dr. impact on the health and well-being of local community and hopes to build The transition to life in Vermilion has Al Oud appreciates the support from its residents. lasting friendships. been an adjustment for his family, but urban specialists and is confident in Dr. Akrm Krimeed, who has been W i t h fo ur m o nt h s of pr ac t i c e i n they are adapting to the differences his ability to manage these situations. practicing medicine for one month Vermilion under his belt, Dr. Omar in culture and work practices with the Dr. Al Oud is par ticularly enthuin Vermilion, hails from Libya, where A bug har s a is no strang er to r ural encouragement of those around them. siastic about getting involved in the he specialized in anesthesiology and living. Also from Libya, Dr. Abugharsa Dr. Ashraf Al Oud brings 15 years community and getting to know more family medicine. When asked what has always preferred the tranquility of of experience in family and emer- of Vermilion’s residents. drew him to a small town in Alberta, smaller communities. “The environ- gency medicine to Vermilion, having The Midtown Medical Clinic is Dr. Krimeed said he had seen an ad ment here is beautiful, with the river practiced in Libya before making the thrilled to have Dr. Krimeed, Dr. Abugfor the position and was immediately and all the trees,” he said. He is look- move to Alberta. After living in small harsa, and Dr. Al Oud on board, and interested. The opportunity to work in ing forward to raising his five children, communities for most of his life, Dr. t h e p e o p l e o f Ve r m i l i o n c a n l o o k a close-knit community was appeal- who range in age from four to four- Al Oud sought out Vermilion as a safe forward to benefiting from their diverse ing, and he says the support he has teen, here. and welcoming place to raise his three expertise and dedication in the years received here has been incredible. Dr. Abugharsa recognizes the chal- young children, aged t wo, six, and to come. Reporter