Our Purpose
The Dawson Creek Medical Staff Association represents physicians and medical staff at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. Guided by our MOU, we provide the central structure for facility‑based clinicians—supporting engagement, collaboration, and prioritizing matters that improve patient care and provider wellbeing.
Role and Governance
In line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Regional and Local Engagement, the Medical Staff Association (MSA) serves as the principal body representing facility‑based physicians. For practitioners holding privileges in Northern Health facilities and programmes, the Hospital Act, the Hospital Act Regulation, and Northern Health’s medical staff rules provide the governance framework for medical staff and outline the relationship between Northern Health and physicians.
Commitment to Engagement
Within this framework, Northern Health is committed to strengthening collaboration with physicians practising in its Dawson Creek facilities and programmes.
This commitment includes supporting improvements to medical staff engagement through existing local MSA structures—or, where agreed locally, through new structures—so that medical staff:
- Have their perspectives clearly and effectively represented
- Participate in shaping and delivering Northern Health plans and initiatives on matters that directly affect physicians
- Identify and prioritize issues that significantly impact physicians and patient care
- Engage meaningfully with Northern Health leadership, including physicians in formal medical leadership roles
The MSA at a Glance
Who Is Involved
The MSA brings together physicians with hospital privileges at Dawson Creek & District Hospital, including family physicians and specialists. You can learn more about the MSA leadership team and the various roles within the association’s board of directors.
Our Mission
We bring medical staff together to identify shared priorities and work with Northern Health’s local and regional leaders and community partners. Through open communication and consultation, we build agreement on changes that improve how we work and care for patients.
Our Vision
We envision a supportive, collegial workplace at Dawson Creek & District Hospital, where medical staff work well together, providers feel supported in their practice, and patients experience better outcomes.
Our Values
- Clear, open communication
- Consultation
- Respect
- Well-being
- Meaningful engagement with management and leadership
Who We Serve
Facility‑based physicians and privileged practitioners at Dawson Creek and District Hospital and related community programmes.
What We Do
Advocate for physician interests, support quality patient care, and facilitate two‑way communication with Northern Health leadership.
How We Work
Through regular meetings, local committees, and structured feedback channels that inform planning, operations, and quality initiatives.
Get Involved
Physicians practising in Dawson Creek facilities are encouraged to participate in MSA activities, share feedback, and join working groups that focus on priority issues for our community.
For meeting dates, membership inquiries, or to suggest agenda items, please contact the Dawson Creek MSA.
Hero photo: “Dawson Creek Trestle” by Jason Woodhead, licensed under CC BY 2.0.