We are a co-operative!
About us
Since opening its doors on July 2, 1962, the Co-operative Health Centre has been committed to delivering quality health care, providing effective health programming and educating the public on important heath topics. We proudly service the areas of Prince Albert and Canwood.
Here you are treated like a real person in our warm, friendly and caring atmosphere.
Taking charge of your health is important.
We are a co-operative!
The vision of our founding members made Medicare a realty in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan & Canada. They recognized that by working together and pooling their resources they could accomplish things that they could not do alone.
Serving Prince Albert for Over 55 Years
VISION
The Leader in Primary Health Care
MISSION
To engage people in building a healthy community through teamwork and partnerships
OUR CORE VALUES
We are Courageous: We make difficult decisions and do what is right for our members/client
We are Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions, and own the outcome of projects and initiatives from start to finish
We have Integrity: We act with honesty, honour, and truthfulness
We Collaborate: Relationships are important, and we bring people and organizations together to serve our members/clients
We are Innovative: We choose to do new things that bring value to our members/clients without the constraints of what we have done in the past or what others are doing today
Strategic Plan - Goals 2023 - 2028
Membership and Clients
Increase Membership by 10% net annually.
Services
All services are offered through a Primary Health Care Model that supports clients through knowledge, skills, and tools to manage their health throughout their lifespan.
We have a strong reputation and image - we are the first choice for Primary Health Care in our Community.
Physicians
Same-day services are provided by the Physicians.
Clinic services are open on evenings and weekends.
There is at least one specialized service being offered.
A new clinic location is open and fully operational.
Finance and Assets
We maintain a healthy financial position using prudent financial practices.
There is a 5-year plan that outlines capital asset purchases (equipment, facility upgrades).
There is an enterprise risk management program in place to monitor and address risks facing the clinic.
People
The Executive Director inspires confidence in the Board, Staff, Partners, and Stakeholders.
The culture of the organization is positive, and the Board annually reviews the culture and the action plan to address improvements.
The Board executes its fiduciary responsibility as it applies to managing a co-operative health centre.
Co-op Model
The Prince Albert Co-operative Health Centre operates as a co-operative guided by its members and governed by its Board of Directors.
We are proud to be a Co-operative that serves a common goal or purpose which is “Caring for our Community.”
Board of Directors
The Co-operative Health Centre is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors. The Board of Directors plays an essential role in setting the strategic directions of the organization and establishing policies and reporting structures to guide the development and delivery of services and programs.
Membership
The Co-operative Health Centre operates as a co-operative guided by its members to ensure that it is responsive to the healthcare needs of the community. Membership includes member only benefits. A lifetime membership is readily available at a low cost.
Scholarships
The Co-operative Health Centre is now accepting applications for two scholarships that are available to students pursuing a health field career. The scholarships are aimed at healthcare students who have achieved passing grades and demonstrated volunteer activity with Prince Albert and/or surrounding communities.
Careers
View our Careers page to see the current list of open Job Postings.
WHAT IS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE?
HEALTH (Adapted from the World Health Organization)
The Co-operative Health Centre believes that “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
Primary Health Care
Primary health care is broad and unrestricted. It is often a person’s first point of contact with the health system. This may come in the form of a visit with a family physician or nurse practitioner, advice from a pharmacist, information on managing a chronic disease, or numerous other interactions between patients, families and providers.
At its best, primary health care provides a home-base for health services, improved access to services, appropriate care and assistance to navigate services and supports for maintaining good health.
A Team delivered primary health care system makes good use of a full range of health professionals and is also the link to other parts of the health system helping patients to navigate the complexities and services of the health system.
It includes coordinating, integrating and expanding systems and services to provide chronic disease management, health promotion and encourages the best use of all health providers to maximize the potential of all health resources.
The Primary health care approach uses education and awareness to promote health and well-being. In doing so, people become less dependent on health care services to maintain good health and more involved in the habits that promote healthy living.
The primary health care approach emphasizes the importance of people being able to access the tools and services needed to maintain a healthy living standard. Education programs that explain nutrition requirements and promote mental and spiritual health provide the preventative framework needed to support basic health needs.
Through access to services, health professionals and education and awareness initiatives people are provided the tools needed to maintain their primary health needs. The end result works to empower individuals to take an active role in their health status by implementing healthy habits within their everyday lives.
For more information on the Provincial Framework for Primary Health Care visit;
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/primary-health-care