By Kevin Gilby
DAVIDSON—Dr. Ola began her practice in Davidson on the Feb. 2 temporarily working out of the Community Services Wing of the Davidson Health Centre.
Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Ola received her medical training in Osun State, Nigeria and a Masters of Public Health from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
The path to Davidson was not direct for Dr. Ola. She moved from Nigeria to Brampton, Ont., and then to Saskatoon before being matched to the Davidson area after the Heartland Health Region performed a detailed selection process.
“I had always envisioned settling down in a small, beautiful and nice community,” she said, adding, “it’s perfect for raising kids.”
Dr. Ola comes to Davidson with her husband, also a family physician, and their 2-year-old son. “My son was really excited about the Kindergarten section of the Davidson School and I believe he can’t wait to start,” she said.
Impressed with the recreational facilities, the churches, and the warm reception she received during her tour of the town in December, Dr. Ola is excited that “there is so much fascinating stuff going on and we do sincerely look forward to making Davidson our new home and raising our family here.”
The family intends to settle in Davidson and are looking forward to having a “patient-centred medical practice where the medical needs of the community are met in a timely fashion.”
For the next few weeks, Dr. Ola will be busy interviewing for an assistant and setting up her own practice within the Davidson Health Centre.