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 is home to an integrated team of the medical staff and the Northern Health Inter-Professional Team. The Health Centre is currently transitioning to being operated by Northern Health with The Primary Care Society playing a supporting role in community initiatives.
The robust care model developed during the growth process of the Health Centre is a valuable asset that Northern Health continues to follow as they transition to managing the Health Centre. 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. Working cooperatively with Northern Health to improve the health of our communities as a collective continues to be paramount to the Society.
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.
As we diligently support the transition of the management of the Fort St. James Health Centre we are also working to support the opening of the new Stuart Lake Hospital. We are looking forward to the relocation of our community’s health care professionals in January of 2025. It is exciting to see this project in its final stages.
Jamie Fraser, Clinic Manager
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
Jacqueline Marshall – Branch Manager Insurance
Regional District – June 30, 2022
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 2022-2024
VISION STATEMENT
Create a “Centre of Excellence” that enhances health & well being in our diverse, rural communities through inclusive, innovative, comprehensive, quality health care.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide holistic, seamless and comprehensive health care service by fostering a knowledgeable, skilled and caring staff to deliver a full spectrum of primary health care in a culturally sensitive manner.
VALUES
Respect
Treat everyone with dignity.
Compassion
Treat patients and family members with sensitivity and empathy.
Integrity
Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and personal responsibility.
Healing
Nurture the well being of the whole person, respecting physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Teamwork
Value the contributions of all, blending the skills of individual staff members in unsurpassed collaboration.
Excellence
Deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated effort of every team member.
Innovation
Infuse and energize the organization, enhancing the lives of those we serve, through the creative ideas and unique talents of each employee.
Stewardship
Sustain and reinvest in our mission and extended communities by wisely managing our human, natural, material and financial resources.
Annual Reports
Board Report April 2020 - March 2021
Highlights and news regarding what has been accomplished in the past year. – Presented at the AGM – July 8, 2021
Board Report April 2021 - March 2022
Highlights and news regarding what has been accomplished in the past year. – Presented at the AGM – June 30, 2022