No Family Doctor and Need a Work Note in Calgary
Calgary's rapid population growth has outpaced its healthcare infrastructure. Over 200,000 Calgarians don't have a family doctor, and new patient waitlists at clinics across the city are 6-18 months long.
When you get sick and your employer at Suncor, TC Energy, WestJet, or any Calgary company asks for a note, you're left with few options. MedLetter provides same-day physician-reviewed documentation without the walk-in clinic wait.
Calgary's Healthcare Access Problem
Calgary is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, but physician recruitment hasn't kept pace. The South Health Campus, Sheldon Chumir, and Peter Lougheed all see overcrowded walk-in clinics with 3-5 hour waits on weekdays.
New communities like Seton, Nolan Hill, Cornerstone, and Livingston have thousands of residents but limited clinic access. If you live in these areas, getting a simple sick note can mean driving across the city and waiting half a day.
Industries That Require Documentation
Calgary's major employers — energy companies, airlines, tech firms, construction companies — almost universally require medical documentation for absences. Whether you work at CPKC's headquarters, the Calgary Board of Education, or a downtown oil and gas firm, you'll likely need a note.
Same Day Solution for Calgarians
Complete our 5-minute online form from anywhere in Calgary. A CPSA-registered physician reviews your information and issues your documentation same day. No driving to a clinic, no parking fees, no sitting in a waiting room when you're already sick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Calgary employers accept online sick notes?
All of them. Our notes are issued by CPSA-registered physicians and meet Alberta Employment Standards requirements. We've had notes accepted by Suncor, AHS, WestJet, City of Calgary, U of C, and hundreds of other employers.
I live in a new community with no nearby clinics. Can I use MedLetter?
Absolutely. Whether you're in Seton, Nolan Hill, Cornerstone, or any other Calgary community, our online service is accessible from anywhere.
How does this compare to Telus Health or Maple?
Those services focus on prescriptions and consultations. MedLetter specializes specifically in medical documentation — sick notes, return to work letters, and accommodation letters. It's all we do, so we do it well.
Letters are issued only when clinically appropriate after physician review. MedLetter does not guarantee that a letter will be issued.
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