CVFP Magazine 2006.indd - Paragon Publishing Inc.

Dr. Wendy StefanekAfter completing her Bachelor of Science degrees at the Universityof Calgary, Dr. Stefanek obtained her MD from the University ofAlberta in 1998. She made the move back to Calgary to completeher Family Medicine residency here at the University of Calgary.She began at CVFP as a locum physician during the fall of 2004.In addition to enjoying the diversity and flexibility of familymedicine, Dr. Stefanek enjoys spending time with her family,running and reading for her book club.Dr. Rick WardRick Ward has been a partner at CVFP since 1988. His professionalinterests include preventative cardiology, chronic diseasemanagement, psychiatry and sexual medicine.Besides his activities with CVFP, Rick has a clinical appointment withthe Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary where he is aClinical Assistant Professor. He is actively involved through the U ofC with teaching at CVFP and developing educational programs forfamily physicians across Canada.He is married to Cindy, whom he met while an undergraduate at theUniversity of Guelph. They have 2 teenage boys, Evan and Austin.His hobbies include travel, fishing, reading and spending time at hisrecreational property on Vancouver Island.The Crowfoot Village Family PracticeComprehensive Care ModelThe comprehensive care model was developedin 1999 as a special initiative led by the CrowfootVillage Family Practice doctors. Working withthe Calgary Health Region, the Alberta MedicalAssociation and Alberta Health and Wellness, theCrowfoot practice has moved to a model whichincludes all major components of primary carereform recommended by the Romanow andMazankowski reports. These include:• An electronic medical record• A multidisciplinary health team with a strong rolefor nursing staff• 24/7 access to health services• Measurement of health outcomes• An alternate payment methodIn this model, our practice receives a monthly feefrom Alberta Health and Wellness to provide allprimary health care services. Health premiums andcoverage from Alberta Health and Wellness remainthe same.To be a part of the practice, patients enroll byfilling out the New Patient Enrollment Form. This isforwarded to Alberta Health and Wellness to attachyour health care number to our clinic. Enrolling withCVFP does not change your access to specialists orto any other health services available in Calgary. TheCrowfoot practice has a close partnership with theCalgary Health Region, and many regional servicesare provided at CVFP.Under this model, we ask that you call us firstbefore seeking medical attention or advice outsideof CVFP. We have a registered nurse and doctoravailable after hours to provide access to services.In case of a medical emergency, patients shouldcall 911 or proceed to the nearest emergencydepartment.We are also pleased to be a part of the CalgaryFoothills Primary Care Network, which is a jointinitiative in primary care reform with Alberta Healthand Wellness, and the Calgary Health Region. Asthe various components of the network proceed,we will educate our patients on the benefits they willreceive.Crowfoot Village Family Practice 5