A new community clinic for diverse populations is opening in Burnaby’s Edmonds neighbourhood Feb. 6.
The Mosaic Community Clinic, operated by settlement non-profit Mosaic, is expected to provide “culturally safe, trauma-informed health-care services to Burnaby’s diverse priority populations,” according to a press release from the Burnaby Primary Care Network.
The Mosaic Community Clinic will offer services to:
- newcomers (those who have been in Canada for less than three years)
- people who identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis
- new mothers and their babies
- people with complex mental health conditions
- people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing
The clinic will offer services such as routine checkups, immunizations, chronic disease management, women’s and children’s health services, specialist referrals and patient education, according to the release.
“The Mosaic Community Clinic is an important step in addressing the critical health-care needs of priority populations in Burnaby,” said Olga Stachova, CEO of Mosaic, in the release.
“We want to ensure that everyone in our community can access primary care services that are safe, inclusive and designed to meet their unique needs.”
The clinic will operate with:
- family physicians
- nurse practitioners
- social workers
- lactation consultants
- registered nurses
The administrative team will include medical office assistants, a clinic manager, clinic director and medical director.
The clinic will open in partnership with Fraser Health, the Burnaby Division of Family Practice and the Burnaby Inter-Agency Council.
“Our partnership with Mosaic and the Burnaby community is helping to expand equity and access in health care, ensuring those who need it most receive care,” said Justin LoChang, director of clinical operations at Fraser Health.
Mosaic Community Clinic in Burnaby
Where: Edmonds Centre for Healthy Communities at 306-7366 Edmonds St.
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
