"Karen and Noreen have been a blessing to my family. They are so informative, supportive and go above and beyond in providing us care which never received before. "
We are dedicated to raising the standard of excellence in primary care services for Alberta. Our team of providers and staff have been hand selected with this objective in mind. Meet the members of our clinic teams that are dedicated to delivering the best care experiences to you and your family at each visit.
Primary Care Specialists
Karen Parker brings over 30 years of clinical experience to her primary care practice. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to improving Calgarians’ access to high-quality healthcare services. Compass Health Services is the embodiment of her professional practice model, one that elevates healthcare delivery through exemplary primary care services made possible by highly experienced healthcare professionals working within a Nurse practitioner-led clinical setting.
Christina brings over 35 years of combined clinical experience across pre-hospital (EMT-A), hospital (Med/Surg, SICU/CTICU, ER, Transplant (solid organ) and outpatient (Urgent Care, Primary and Community Care) settings to her primary care practice. She has practiced in diverse practice environments from tertiary medical centres in Boston, MA (USA), Lebanon, NH (USA), Edmonton, AB to remote and isolated communities on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska (USA) and in the Northwest Territories.
Christina also brings over 7 years of formal teaching and precepting experience at the graduate (nurse practitioner and physician’s assistant), undergraduate (registered nurse), and community (parents and other child caretakers) levels. Teaching patients and students goes beyond written and verbal instruction to include use of various visual, auditory, and simulation aides to continuously build patient and student comprehension and self-efficacy.
Administrators
My journey in healthcare began in 2010 as a Medical Office Assistant in a small Northern Alberta community.
Patient care and advocacy is a true passion I have been privileged to foster over the past 14 years through my positions within the primary care system. It is with great anticipation and excitement that I have been given the opportunity to play a vital role in one of the premier Nurse Practitioner Clinics in Alberta.
I look forward to being a part of a solution to the Healthcare Crisis that our province faces and witnessing firsthand the difference that comprehensive accessible healthcare makes in the lives of our patients.
I have a strong background in business development, with expertise in team dynamics, leadership, and customer relationship management.
I am deeply passionate about fostering exceptional experiences for both our patients and our team.
What excites me most is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry in Canada, driving positive change in how high-quality care is delivered.
Testimonials
"Karen and Noreen have been a blessing..."
"Karen and Noreen have been a blessing to my family. They are so informative, supportive and go above and beyond in providing us care which never received before. "
"Very professional..."
"Noreen is always so good to talk to and is always prepared. She’s is very professional and explains everything thoroughly."
"I’m extremely happy with Compass Health. At..."
"I’m extremely happy with Compass Health. At first. Karen met me virtually. Then accepted me into Compass health. Karen and her staff work diligently trying to get me into appointments quick and timely. I was through the echo already and ultrasounds on my heart way before the public sector even acknowledged the referral from my original family physician. Having Karen on my side and her knowledge of cardiac issues means a lot to me and my family. I’ll be continue using her service as long as she will have me. Thank You Karen and all the staff from the bottom of my heart. Literally. "
"Always has your best interest at heart..."
"Karen Parker is amazing, and always has your best interest at heart. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a high level professional!"
"My guardian angel..."
"I met Noreen after I had a stroke in 2007. No one would even help me. I was a smoker and a professional truck driver. So bad food and no exercise and pretty much in terrible condition. I am still here and happy to say it is all because of Noreen. She is the best better than all the rest! My guardian angel."
"Gave me confident answers to all my concerns..."
"Noreen is a wonderful healthcare provider. She provided guidance when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and with her thorough care I was able to bring my numbers down in all areas. She was there to listen to every question I had and gave me confident answers to all my concerns. If you anyone is looking for a knowledgeable healthcare provider, she is the one. Thank you Noreen for caring and listening."
"Here's to a long happy relationship...."
"I am so happy that you are now taking care of my medical services. I just looked at the records you emailed me, and I've never gotten anything like this from any doctor I've ever seen. You are doing a super job Karen. I hope all NPs replace the " doctors" across Alberta. You know I have good reason to say this. I'm like you. Here's to a long happy relationship."