Hinton Welcomes Dr. Waknuk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HINTON, AB – June 27, 2025— Hinton Welcomes Dr. Waknuk
Hinton, AB — The Hinton Medical Clinic, in partnership with the Hinton Healthcare Foundation and ARCH (Attraction and Retention Committee Hinton), is pleased to announce that Dr. Presley Waknuk will begin practicing family medicine in Hinton this fall.
Dr. Waknuk has committed to providing family medicine and hospital services in Hinton for a year starting November 1st. She will be working at both the Hinton Medical Clinic and the Hinton Healthcare Centre (hospital), providing family and acute care services.
This latest recruitment has been supported by coordinated community efforts to attract and support new physicians in Hinton. The local collaboration led by the Hinton Healthcare Foundation, healthcare providers, and the Town of Hinton is committed to strengthening rural healthcare through strategic recruitment and retention, to ensure Hinton remains a desirable place for physicians and healthcare professionals to build their careers.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Waknuk to the community this November.
The HHF is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing availability and access to healthcare services in Hinton. To learn more or make a donation, visit www.hintonhealthcare.ca.
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HHF Contact:
hintonhealthcarefoundation@gmail.com