The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that Dr. Fuller has had to cancel her clinics until further notice. With the second wave of the pandemic, her work and time commitment as a Public Health doctor with Public Health of the Cree Health Board has increased drastically and she has had to postpone her progressive return to a usual clinic schedule.
Please be aware that this is temporary – Dr. Fuller is planning to return to KMHC as a family doctor, and she hopes to begin scheduling clinic time to be able to see her clients at KMHC as soon as possible. Dr. Fuller has asked KMHC to share this message:
” I’m very sorry that I cannot be available to you directly for clinic appointments during this challenging time. I know from my own experience how it is often challenging to access appointment visits with one’s family doctor and how frustrating that can be when you are trying to get help when you need it. It has always been important to me as a doctor to try my best to ensure my patients can get an appointment within a reasonable amount of time. I am grateful to my wonderful colleagues at KMHC for continuing to find ways to help you get the medical care you need during my temporary absence. Thank you for understanding that I am currently needed elsewhere, and for doing your part, whatever that is, in keeping people around you safe during this pandemic. I hope to see you all again as soon as possible.”
Dr. Colleen Fuller, MD MSc, CCFP, FRCPC
Public Health & Preventive Medicine Physician, Onkwata‘karitáhtshera, Kahnawà:ke and Public Health Department of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay Family Physician, Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, Kahnawà:ke Faculty Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University
Despite Dr. Fuller’s absence, KMHC would like to assure the community that Dr. Fuller’s patients can continue to access care at the hospital when needed.
For anyone who is Dr. Fuller’s patient, if you have any semi-urgent issues, please contact us to speak first with a nurse. For any urgent issues please go to the nearest emergency room. Our Saturday clinics remain available for all our patients in the community.
Patients with long-standing prescriptions from Dr. Fuller will be able to renew any long-term prescription medication with the pharmacist at KMHC. The pharmacy will be able to match the original duration of the prescription of a minimum of three (3) months; for the pharmacy to renew, the prescription must have been for a minimum of a three (3) month period. Patients who go to another pharmacy should ask their pharmacist if the same arrangement can be made.
KMHC greatly appreciates our community for all the continued support, patience, and understanding during these trying times.
