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By Nathaniel Leigh

Alberta Health Services

Newly recruited psychiatrist practicing in Grande Prairie

Dec 19, 2024 | 11:27 AM

Access to mental health services in Grande Prairie have improved with the arrival of a newly recruited psychiatrist.

Dr. Mohamed Jebril Benelmokhtar has begun practicing at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and the Aberdeen Centre.

Dr. Benelmokhtar received his medical training at the University of Tripoli in Libya and completed his residency at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa.

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Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck says Dr. Benelmokhtar’s expertise will be invaluable to the hospital and local and area residents.

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Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe says Dr. Benelmokhtar’s arrival reinforces ongoing efforts to provide the highest standard of care for the people of Grande Prairie and ensures mental health services are accessible to those in need.

At the hospital, Dr. Benelmokhtar is supporting the local emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services and is providing community care at the Aberdeen Centre.

Dr. Benelmokhtar’s appointment is part of Alberta Health Services’ overall physician recruitment strategy.