Practice Notice – Adult Endocrinology Specialist Leave
Dr. Zaina Albalawi (Endocrinology, Adult) will be taking a temporary leave from practice (maternity leave) effective June 9, 2025, with an anticipated return June 2026.
NLHS will be posting a locum position to cover her practice, however, at this time there is no confirmed locum coverage for her practice.
Care plans for patients actively under her care will be arranged and communicated to primary health care practitioners. These will be available on patients’ electronic medical records (Meditech or Telus EMR for Mani Ashini Health Centre). In the absence of a primary care practitioner, patients will be advised to follow up with the care plans at a walk-in clinic. For urgent matters, the endocrinologist on-call can be reached for advice. Where required and feasible, referral to an endocrinologist will be arranged.Â
Patients are advised to obtain new investigation requisitions from their primary care team. Any prior requisitions provided will not be reviewed by her office during the leave of absence.