New RN joins health clinic staff

The Point Roberts Clinic has appointed a new registered nurse to their team. Sara Viant, who began working part-time at the clinic in October, has been a valuable asset, providing her services on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Originally from California, Viant arrived on the Point in September, drawn by the prospect of residing near her Australian husband as he awaited his U.S. visa. Despite his successful visa acquisition, Sara and her husband were so captivated by the rural charm and accessibility to Vancouver and YVR that they decided to make Point Roberts their permanent home.

Viant went to nursing school in California and brings with her eight years of diverse nursing experience. She has worked across various specialties including pediatrics, postpartum care, remote healthcare, and gained most of her experience in the emergency room. Viant enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of the clinic, the kindness of her patients and being able to walk or bike to work.

Outside of her clinic duties, Viant dedicates her time to renovating her first home with her husband and caring for their one-and-a-half-year-old son. “I feel like Point Roberts fits my place in life right now,” Viant said. She enjoys the diversity and natural beauty of Point Roberts, often exploring its trails and beaches.

Viant joins a dedicated team at the clinic, including another part-time RN, Cheryl Kirton, and collaborates with Dr. Sean Bozorgzadeh on Tuesdays, primarily focusing on injections, point-of-care testing and lab procedures. Other care providers at the clinic include Dr. Mae Lary and Dr. Kelly Evans, supported by medical assistants Deanna Perkins and Olivia Hughes.

Deanna Perkins has lived in Point Roberts since 2006. She is originally from Montana and moved to the Point because she wanted to raise her family in a small community. She finished her medical science course in 2012 and was happy to be hired as a medical assistant a year ago. She can be found five days a week at the front desk checking in patients and taking care of paperwork. She formerly delivered mail in Point Roberts and runs a cleaning business. When not at the clinic, she keeps busy with her kids and grandkids.

Olivia Hughes was hired as a part-time medical assistant at the clinic a year ago. Originally from Germany, she moved to Point Roberts nine years ago because she had family ties on the Point. She loves the Point’s proximity to British Columbia.

Hughes usually works in the third office taking phone calls and dealing with administrative tasks. She also takes patients’ vitals when they arrive for an appointment. Beyond work, Olivia enjoys spending time with friends, her feline companions, indulging in creative pursuits, and immersing herself in nature. 

The clinic is located on Benson Road next to the firehall and is open five days a week.