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Stevenson Memorial Hospital launches new Paediatric Clinic

February 20, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Stevenson Memorial Hospital has announced the opening of a new Paediatric Clinic, expected to launch on Feb. 25.

This clinic will provide dedicated paediatric care, led by Dr. Jessica Gillam – an experienced paediatrician from Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

The clinic is designed to help meet the growing healthcare needs of children in the community.

Operating one day each month, the clinic will be located in the hospital’s Outpatient Department on the second floor.

“This is an important service for our hospital and community, and I thank Dr. Gillam and the RVH team for helping to bring this service to Stevenson,” said Dr. Ihab Khalil, Chief of Paediatrics and Emergency Department physician at SMH.

The hospital has released key details regarding the new clinic.

The clinic operates by referral only and is not a walk-in service. Families and individuals interested in using the clinic must contact their family physician or primary care provider to obtain a referral.

The clinic will be offered once per month, with the possibility of expanding based on demand and physician availability.

Focusing on general paediatric care, the clinic will not address acute illness, emergency care, and behavioural or mental health needs. General paediatric care includes patients with chronic illness, pain management, asthma, medical follow-up, and abnormal blood testing.

The clinic is expected to provide a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment for both children and their families. 

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