THE EXAMINER/WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009
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A journey from Saudi Arabia to Peterborough
Dr. Carolyn E. Brown chose to practise here after leaving Middle East for variety of reasons
BY JOANNE CULLEY She had several reasons for coming borough Clinic. Kawartha lakes is nice in the summer
Special to The Examiner back to Peterborough. “It’s a beautiful building and I love the months and in the winter there are so
Dr. Carolyn E. Brown’s career has
“We were moving back from Saudi natural light from all of the windows,” many trails around for cross-country
come full circle.
Arabia after living in a city of 12,000 she says. skiing,” she says.
“I was in Peterborough many years
people, and we were looking to settle in She also likes being part of a family “The restaurants are amazing for the
ago, early on in my career, when I
a small community. Our two daughters health team. size of the community. I just love walk-
worked at the Scott Clinic. It seems fit-
are going to university in Ontario – one “The other members of the family ing around downtown.
ting now that I’ve returned,” she says.
of our daughters actually goes to Trent,” health team have been very welcoming “The pace of life here and the friendly
Dr. Brown came to the Peterborough
she says. “We considered Owen Sound and supportive. atmosphere makes Peterborough
Clinic two months ago, after practising and Barrie, but decided on Peterbor- “The team concept certainly lightens unique,” she says.
in Saudi Arabia for 12 years. ough. It’s comfortable here and it offered the load for me,” she
She studied medicine at the Universi- the best job opportunities for us. My says. “The non-medical
ty of Toronto, did her residency in Cal- husband is an emergency room doctor at staff is supportive also —
gary in family practice and pediatrics, the PRHC.” the clerical, mainte-
Heartfelt thanks
then practised there and in California. Brown enjoys being in the new Peter- nance, supplies and
accounting people are all
very friendly and helpful. to Medical Directors
“It means I’m able to
focus on my work and
just practice medicine.”
Dr. Don Spink
With the majority of
Peterborough’s popula-
and Dr. Jim Liston
tion being older than 50
years of age, Dr. Brown
for their ongoing support,
finds many of her
patients are in that cate-
gory.
leadership, and dedication
“I even had a patient
the other day who was to our Home.
102 years old, and she
was still sharp as a tack.”
Brown saysshe is enjoy-
ing the range of leisure
Residents, family and staff
opportunities Peterbor-
ough offers.
wish to recognize the wonderful
“There’s a lot to do in
commitment and care provided at the
Peterborough from a
recreational point of Home by the Attending Physicians:
Special to The Examiner
Dr. Carolyn E. Brown says she moved her practise to Peterborough recently partly because
view. “Being only 20
her daughter is attending Trent University.
minutes away from the
Dr. Richard Binette
Dr. Kevin Gibson
Dr. John Goodge
Dr. Jim Liston
Dr. Darlene Lunn
Dr. Tom Millar
Hearing Tests • Hearing Aids
Dr. Ellen Post
Assistive Listening Devices
Dr. omas Richard
Batteries & Accessories
Noise Protection
Dr. Steven Senior
Swim & Musician Plugs
Dr. Don Spink
• Payment Plans Available Dr. Don ompson
• Fridays 2 for 1 Batteries
Special thanks are also extended to the area
We would like to extend our thanks to all doctors
throughout our region for an unwavering
Doctors who serve as On-Call Physicians.
commitment to excellence in patient care and the
promotion of healthy lifestyles. Your valuable
contribution to our community’s health and
well-being is recognized and greatly appreciated!
743-1861 • 243 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(in the Citi Centre at the corner of Charlotte & Aylmer St.)
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