I need a doctor for my baby girl

[rosalynandneal]

Hi everyone,

I moved to Vernon when my daughter was just 3 weeks old. I had no idea it would be this difficult to find her a regular family doctor. She has been seen by the walk in clinic but I’ve been given the impression that I need to find a family doctor and my needs/concerns are being dismissed.

I was wondering if any of you have suggestions or some insight as to someone who may take her on

Thanks

[MAPearce]

There's a website for that ..... My best guess is to call ServiceBC and tell the exactly what you posted here ..

[Bsuds]

Try here for starters

https://bccfp.bc.ca/for-the-public/find ... ly-doctor/

[rosalynandneal]

Of course I checked the websites. I’ve called around. I’m asking you all as maybe there’s some insider detail that you would know.

[just popping in]

My only suggestion... do you have family in the area or a friend who can ask their family doctor if they will accept a new patient. Good luck to you, it is difficult.

[rosalynandneal]

My only suggestion... do you have family in the area or a friend who can ask their family doctor if they will accept a new patient. Good luck to you, it is difficult.

Hi,
No we moved here for my husbands work. No family or friends! Thank you for the suggestion though

[Lady tehMa]

When my doctor retired he couldn't get someone to buy his practice and that left my family without a doctor.

I went around to every local doctor on foot, in person. I humbly asked if they'd be taking new patients, explained my situation. I went back to doctors on a regular basis, every few weeks.

After 3 months our family got a new doctor.

With Covid, the "in-person" thing isn't really doable anymore. But persistence can pay off. I wish you the best of luck, it isn't easy.

[just popping in]

I hope you have found a doctor, if not, have you tried contacting Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Vernon?

https://www.interiorhealth.ca/FindUs/_l ... svc=&ploc=