Killam Medical Practice and Killam Family Care Clinic

06/29/2026

04/15/2026

Vision Screening for children ages 6months to 12 years in Sedgewick on April 23

Sedgewick Lions Club will be conducting Free Vision Screening for children ages 6 months to 12 years old.
Date: April 23 rd
Time: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Place : Sedgewick Library (4806-47 street)

The screening detects the following key eye problems:
Amblyopia Risk Factors (Lazy Eye): This is the primary concern, as it can become permanent if not treated early (by age 7).
Myopia (Nearsightedness): Difficulty seeing objects at a distance.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness): Difficulty seeing close objects, which can also cause eye crossing.
Astigmatism: Blurred vision caused by an irregular corneal or lens shape.
Anisometropia: A significant difference in refractive power between the two eyes, which causes the brain to favor one eye and ignore the other.
Strabismus (Misaligned Eyes): Eyes that cross (focus inward) or wander (focus outward).
Anisocoria (Unequal Pupil Size): A difference in the size of the pupils, which can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying health concern.
Media Opacities: Potential issues like cataracts or corneal scars.
Eyelid Droop: Potential obstructions that can affect vision.

Key Aspects of Lions Vision Screening:
Not a Diagnostic Tool: The screening identifies potential issues and provides a report, but it is not a complete eye exam and does not replace a visit to an eye care professional.
High Accuracy: The screening devices are reported to have roughly 80% sensitivity and 95% accuracy in detecting these risk factors.
Goal: The primary goal is early detection to treat conditions before they become permanent.

The camera used is a specialized portable handheld device designed to help Lions quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through 12 years old .

04/07/2026

Drs. Hanton, Ahtemenciuc and Abu-Zeidan would like to thank the incredible generosity of the County of Flagstaff for providing a location for our clinics to relocate to. They did so on very short notice, so we could continue to see patients during the unplanned repairs to the Killam Offices. They also provided staff, on a day off, to assist us in settling in and making sure our IT is up and running for clinics this week. We are very grateful for the support. We would also like to thank Covenant Health for providing movers and onsite work space for when doctors are on call.

Moving a clinic of our size is an enormous undertaking and our staff rose to the challenge. The team managed to keep the clinics running over the last few weeks in an unexpected construction zone and in a quarter of the usual space. All while they packed and prepared for the move. Staff spent their day off moving and setting up so that clinics could continue this week with minimal interruptions. They are a true example of what an integrated team looks like in practice and not just on paper. We are very appreciative of not only their commitment to the clinics, but to their community, as they went above and beyond all expectations. Without our staff this move would not have been possible.

04/02/2026

If you remember any of these, it's probably time to book an appointment. Turning 50 means you should talk with your health care provider about colon screening.

04/02/2026

IMPORTANT CLINIC UPDATE:

We are temporarily relocating our clinics to the Sedgewick County Office.
We will be contacting our scheduled patients to make sure they are aware of whether they will be seeing their Doctor or Nurse at the Sedgewick County Office Location or at the Hospital in Killam (Main Entrance not clinic).

These changes will be made starting April 8th and will resume until further notice.

Our phone lines will still be available during regular clinic hours.
Please continue to contact your Family Doctor through the following numbers:

Dr. Stanislav ( Wheatlands Medical Clinic)
phone number: 780 385-3296

Dr. Rami Abu- Zeidan (Killam Family Care Clinic)
Phone number: 780 385 7890

Dr. Timothy Hanton (Killam Medical Practice)
Phone number: 780 385-7890

Killam Hospital location:
5203-49 Ave Killam, Ab

Sedgewick Flagstaff County Office:
12435 Township Rd 442
Sedgewick, Alberta

We ask that you be patient with us during this time and we appreciate your understanding.

We'll be welcoming some special guests to the Flagstaff County Office next week!

Due to roof repairs at the Killam Health Centre, Dr. Tim Hanton, Dr. Rami Abu-Zeidan, and Dr. Stanislav Ahtemenciuc will be temporarily seeing patients from our administration building starting Tuesday, April 7 (right after the Easter long weekend).

⬇️ See the full details below from Covenant Health.

03/28/2026

Early detection through breast cancer screening saves lives. Kindly refer below to book your appointment in Killam.

03/05/2026

Get prepared for the arrival of your little one with a prenatal class!

Learn what to expect, chat with other expecting parents and build confidence and support systems.

Friday, March 20: 6-9pm
Saturday, March 21: 9am-4pm

Register for $100 at: [email protected] or 780-385-3976
(let us know upon registration if the cost is an issue, it can be waived)

03/05/2026

Cervical cancer is preventable, and there is a new and more effective way to screen for it.

The new HPV screening test is more effective than Pap tests, and checks for HPV types the can lead to cervical cancer.

Albertans aged 50-69 are now eligible, with plans to expand the program to ages 25-49.

Visit the link below for more information.

Alberta is transitioning to a new cervical cancer screening test. This is called the cervical screening test. As of November 2025, women and people with a cervix aged 50 to 69 years will be screened by their healthcare provider with the cervical screening test instead of the Pap test. The cervical s...

03/04/2026

Baby Steps!

A drop-in program with monthly guest presenters, crafts, and a nurse to take your baby's weight and answer any questions you may have.

Next class is March 26, 2026
10am - 11am
Family Resource Centre at the Killam Agriplex
Drop-in, no registration needed!