Athabasca Region The Athabasca Region is a pristine northern wilderness on the shores of Lake Athabasca. It is primarily accessed by plane; however an unpaved, seasonal road exists for those with an even more adventurous spirit. Physicians are richly rewarded by the warm communities, outstanding scenery and abundance of wildlife. Northern Medical Services has contracts for four self-employed physicians who provide 26 weeks of itinerant service per year on a rotational basis (one-week in/one-week out, or two and two). The Yutthé Dené Nakóhódí (Northern Dené Healing Lodge), is the regional 14-bed facility located on the Chicken Reserve adjacent to Stony Rapids. The physician services are based at the integrated facility, with itinerant clinics by road in Black Lake and by air in Fond du Lac, Uranium City and Camsell Portage. The regional population is approximately 2,500 people, with the communities also served by primary care nurses. Physician housing is in Stony Rapids. Athabasca Health Authority Athabasca | Ile à la Crosse | La Loche | La Ronge