"Noreen is thorough and professional. She also provides compassionate care by listening carefully and asking follow up questions. She spends the time with you that you need without rushing you."
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
"Spends the time with you..."
"Noreen is thorough and professional. She also provides compassionate care by listening carefully and asking follow up questions. She spends the time with you that you need without rushing you."
"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. "
"Gave me care that was life changing..."
"I had a stroke 17 years ago. At that time I had met Noreen at the vascular risk reduction program. Noreen gave me care that was life changing. Through her knowledge, caring and her network she provided care that was exceptional. Noreen was one of my biggest advocates for my health."
"Treated as a whole..."
"Unwavering service, treated as a whole and not just a medical issue. Thank you for your attention and service."
"Compass health has been there to help..."
"Compass health has been there to help me through so many health and injury issues over the last year. I always felt important and that my issues were relevant when others made me feel insignificant and unimportant. Karen Parker went above and beyond in every way, I would recommend Compass Health over and over again. This is how health care should always be. "
"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."
"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!"
"Karen is a caring, dedicated, and professional...."
"Karen is a caring, dedicated, and professional. She listens with empathy while asking the necessary questions to have a complete picture of your overall health. She truly understands what patient- centred care means. "