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REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announces the hiring of two geriatricians in Regina.
Dr. Lucas Diebel and Dr. Kelsey Sharanowski have set up practices specializing in geriatric medicine based out of the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and joined the Geriatric Resource Team this fall.
“As our population ages, having two young physicians dedicate their practice to the seniors in our community is inspiring and will provide more reliable and consistent team‐based care as close to home as possible for patients,” said Kristen Meyer, SHA director of Clinical Integration in Regina.
The Geriatric Resource Team provides cross-functional outpatient services to persons who are 65 or older, who are not in long-term care and who are experiencing age-related symptoms, such as cognitive decline, frailty, osteoporosis, a decline in mobility and falls as well as many other medical or quality of life complexities. The new hires bring the team to full capacity in Regina to serve residents who live in southern Saskatchewan, according to a press release.
Dr. Sharanowski, originally from Saskatoon, spent her time as a medical student in Regina and after trying other subspecialties, says she found her passion in geriatric medicine. She says she is committed to education and mentorship and looks forward to working with University of Saskatchewan students and residents to show them the joys of geriatrics.
“I feel a great sense of accomplishment that comes from providing patient-centred care with a multidisciplinary team,” she said. “It is a privilege to advocate and care for older adults, and I am grateful that I can do so in the province I consider home.”
Born and raised in Regina, Dr. Diebel studied medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, where he completed his residency, before going to Nova Scotia to attend Dalhousie University for geriatric medicine training.
“I am looking forward to coming home to Regina to build relationships with my colleagues, and to collaborate across medical siloes to support our aging population,” he said.
