Haugen Community HealthCare Society

How did this medical clinic come about?
The Haugen Community Healthcare Society (non-profit) was formed with the sole purpose of facilitating a Group Medical Practice for Armstrong and Spallumcheen residents.

How did they do this?
First, they obtained a lease on the premises and undertook renovations that would provide office space for up to six doctors.

Why was this necessary?
Currently doctors much prefer to work in a group practice rather than set up individual offices. There are several reasons for this:

Doctors can pool their resources to set up internet filing, equipment and office expenses. Staffing needs and general expenses plus rent are all shared by the doctors.
Working with colleagues to cover for one another and support each other professionally is much more efficient, more rewarding for the doctors and beneficial for the patients.

What is the financial arrangement between the doctors and the Haugen Community Healthcare Society?
The Society, having procured the lease, is effectively the landlord of the premises. Doctors pay rent, provide all equipment, staffing and day-to-day operating costs of the Haugen Medical Group.

Why does the Society need money?
It pays off the debt incurred for the necessary renovations and design of this facility. Rental income covers only the cost of the lease. The Haugen Community Healthcare Society’s long-term goal is to raise enough funds to purchase outright the facility.

Why would owning the facility be advisable for the community?
If this non-profit Society owned this facility, it would be there for the community forever. It would effectively belong to the community through your generous contributions. Neither unavoidable changes (ie) the lease expiring, the building sold, political or Interior Health policy changes could remove this facility from our community. This facility is for the specific purpose of attracting and supporting doctors to come and practice here.

And how can YOU help?

It’s pretty simple, the Society needs YOUR financial support in paying down the costs of the huge renovation that has been made in developing the Haugen Health Centre. Consider giving an annual contribution (you will receive an income tax receipt for a contribution of $20.00 or more) to ensure continuing medical care and retaining doctors serving Armstrong and Spallumcheen.

Haugen Community Healthcare Society
P.O. Box 495 Armstrong, B.C. V0E 1B0



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	Haugen Community Healthcare Society Providing a Facility How did this medical clinic come about? The Haugen Community Healthcare Society (non-profit) was formed with the sole purpose of facilitating a Group Medical Practice for Armstrong and Spallumcheen residents. How did they do this? First, they obtained a lease on the premises and undertook renovations that would provide office space for up to six doctors. Why was this necessary? Currently doctors much prefer to work in a group practice rather than set up individual offices. There are several reasons for this: Doctors can pool their resources to set up internet filing, equipment and office expenses. Staffing needs and general expenses plus rent are all shared by the doctors. Working with colleagues to cover for one another and support each other professionally is much more efficient, more rewarding for the doctors and beneficial for the patients. What is the financial arrangement between the doctors and the Haugen Community Healthcare Society? The Society, having procured the lease, is effectively the landlord of the premises. Doctors pay rent, provide all equipment, staffing and day-to-day operating costs of the Haugen Medical Group. Why does the Society need money? It pays off the debt incurred for the necessary renovations and design of this facility. Rental income covers only the cost of the lease. The Haugen Community Healthcare Society’s long-term goal is to raise enough funds to purchase outright the facility. Why would owning the facility be advisable for the community? If this non-profit Society owned this facility, it would be there for the community forever. It would effectively belong to the community through your generous contributions. Neither unavoidable changes (ie) the lease expiring, the building sold, political or Interior Health policy changes could remove this facility from our community. This facility is for the specific purpose of attracting and supporting doctors to come and practice here. And how can YOU help? It’s pretty simple, the Society needs YOUR financial support in paying down the costs of the huge renovation that has been made in developing the Haugen Health Centre. Consider giving an annual contribution (you will receive an income tax receipt for a contribution of $20.00 or more) to ensure continuing medical care and retaining doctors serving Armstrong and Spallumcheen. Haugen Community Healthcare Society P.O. Box 495 Armstrong, B.C. V0E 1B0

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