Primary Care Society
Founded in 2012 in response to the physician shortage, the Fort St James Primary Care Not-For-Profit Society is a nine-member volunteer board. Until the summer of 2024 the society managed the Health Centre in partnership with Northern Health. They grew what was once a small clinic into a space that housed an integrated team of the FSJ medical clinic professionals and the Northern Health Inter-Professional Team. The Health Centre is now operated by Northern Health with the Primary Care Society supporting wherever possible. Working cooperatively with Northern Health to improve the health of our communities as a collective continues to be paramount to the Society.
The robust care model developed during the growth process of the Health Centre is a legacy that we pass on to Northern Health to continue to follow in managing the Health Centre for optimal performance. This model has created a foundation and structure that has paved the way for full integration with the Inter-Professional team within all our communities.
Local membership partners who have oversight of the board include: The District of Fort St. James, Mayor Martin Alphee, Regional District Bulkley Nechako “Area C” Judy Greenaway, and Nak’azdli Whut’en, Chief Aileen Prince.
We are diligently working to support Northern Health in their management of the Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre by providing local knowledge of our community and sharing our passion for greatness and continuous improvement in patient centered care. If you are interested in working in healthcare in Fort St. James contact us for job opportunities, housing, community information and tours, and connections to healthcare professionals.
FSJ Board of Directors – June 20, 2024
Lynn Maksymchak – Retired Education
Fort St James District – July 8, 2021
Marilyn Goldsmith – Retired
Regional District – May 14, 2020
Paul Stent – Physician
Regional District – July 8, 2021
Monica Grill – Admin Assistant
Regional District Signatory – June 30, 2022
Ann McCormick – Retired Education
Fort St James District – June 6, 2019
Vacant
Regional District
Robert Ogi – Teacher
Fort St James District – July 8, 2021
Christie Hoy
Fort St James District – May 2023
Muriel Sam
Fort St James District – May 2023
Click Here for the FSJ Primary Care Society Strategic Plan 2025-2027
VISION STATEMENT
Health and well-being for all residence in our regional area.
MISSION STATEMENT
Working to improve quality of life for individuals and communities, inspired by innovation and partnership.