Welcome
The Omineca Medical Clinic has been proudly serving the health care needs of Vanderhoof and the surrounding area for over 50 years. Since opening our doors in 1969, the Omineca Medical Clinic has been dedicated to providing timely, professional, and expert care for patients. As a full service Family Practice, our medical team is committed to helping patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
We offer a full range of health care services to our patients including the management of acute and chronic illnesses for people of all ages, preventative medicine, prenatal and newborn care, minor office procedures, and group medical appointments. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Lukas Klopper
We are very sad to announce the recent death of our dear friend and work colleague, Dr. Lukas Klopper, on May 1st, 2023. His tragic passing represents an immense loss to his family, friends, work colleagues, and patients and we extend our heartfelt condolences to all who are grieving. He will be deeply missed by many, including the entire health care team at Omineca Medical Clinic and St. John Hospital. We offer our sincere thanks to the community members and others who have kindly reached out with cards, flowers, food, and messages of sympathy during this difficult time.
COVID-19 Update - June 2023
Effective April 6th, 2023, the Provincial Health Officer provided an update on the official end of the respiratory season and many of the remaining COVID-19 Provincial Health Orders were lifted. Patients coming to the Clinic (and other health care facilities) are no longer required to wear a mask while in the building, unless specifically required to following a point of care assessment by a health care worker. Masks will still be available at the Clinic for those who wish to continue to wear one. Everyone is reminded to continue to practice good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, at all times, and to be respectful of the personal space of others around you.
For further updates on COVID-19 and other health issues of note for the community, please visit the Northern Health Authority website.
Summer 2023 Office Update
Vanderhoof, like many other communities in the province, will be affected by a temporary shortage of Doctors and Nurse Practitioners over the summer. As such, patients may find that they have to wait longer for an appointment at the Clinic or notice other service disruptions, as a result. We regret the inconvenience this may cause but ask for your patience during this time. Our Doctors and our Nurse Practitioner are working extra hard to provide medical services to the community and we are collaborating with Northern Health to find ways to minimize the impact to patients.
Recruitment for new permanent Physicians is ongoing but in the meantime, we are fortunate to have a number of short-term locum Physicians coming to help us out over the next several months.
NEW -- Island Foot Clinic
Island Foot Clinic will be running monthly podiatry clinics at Omineca Medical Clinic. Island Foot Clinic podiatrists are available to treat a wide variety of foot and ankle ailments such as diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts and painful calluses. Patients can self-refer by calling their office at (250) 385-3668. Alternatively, a referral can be sent in by one of our providers.
Virtual Care Appointments - Using Zoom
Many of our Providers are now routinely offering the option of virtual care appointments using a medically secure version of Zoom. Zoom is a cloud-based internet platform that allows people to connect through video and audio conferencing. Zoom virtual care appointments are a great option for medical issues that do not require an in-person office visit. If your Provider feels that you need an in-person follow up, we will assist you in scheduling an office appointment.
To book a Zoom appointment you must contact our office at (250) 567-2201. These appointments must be booked in advance. Please check out our virtual care webpage for further details.
Medications
To avoid running out of your regular medications and interrupting your treatment, we ask for your cooperation in keeping track of your prescriptions.
- Please book an office appointment 6 – 8 weeks before you need to renew your prescriptions.
- Keep track on the calendar when the Pharmacist tells you the status of your refills.
Plan ahead for holidays – check with the Pharmacist for the availability of refills and book an office appointment if necessary.
Endoscopy Scope Video
Patients who have been referred to have a colonoscopy or gastroscopy must view this informational video. Please click here to view the video.