Northern Medical Services

Name :

Northern Medical Services

Address  :

404, 333 - 25th Street East

Town  :

Saskatoon

State  :

Saskatchewan

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

S7K 0L4

Phone  :

306 665 2898

Fax  :

306 665 6077

Web URL  :


Description

Northern Medical Services employs a unique team approach working toward equitable accessible health care in a geographically and culturally distinct setting It is one of three divisions of the Department of Academic Family Medicine University of Saskatchewan In northern communities the physicians role is much more than the clinical care of patients Liaison with other healthcare personnel local community committees and other agencies providing services to the community is essential NMS works cooperatively with both Regional Health Authority Boards and Tribal Councils in the provision of these services
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