Image: Supplied by Government of B.C. / Elected officials and dignitaries, including B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix, attend the grand opening of the Chilliwack Primary Care Centre at 7955 Evans Road, near the Evans roundabout, on May 13

By Marcus Gordon

Fraser Health

Fraser Health says doctor, health care staff recruitment to Chilliwack Primary Care Centre underway

Jul 17, 2022 | 6:40 AM

CHILLIWACK — Despite the looming exodus of five family physicians from the Chilliwack Primary Care Centre over the next two months, Fraser Health Authority is reaffirming its commitment to the long-term vitality and success of the facility.

A Fraser Health Authority (FHA) spokesperson reiterated this week the health authority’s vision for the clinic so that it prospers over the long haul.

“Fraser Health is committed to providing primary care services to the Chilliwack community and to ensuring the long-term success of the Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural Primary Care Clinic,” said Nick Eagland, a senior communications consultant in public affairs.

The former Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural Primary Care Clinic opened in 2010 at Chilliwack General Hospital as a partnership between Fraser Health and the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice. In February 2021, Fraser Health signed a lease for the new site that would become home for the clinic. In May 2022, under direction of the Ministry of Health, the clinic became the Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural Primary Care Centre operated by Fraser Health.

An agreement is in place to continue current physician services for the next 6 months, Eagland said.

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“During this time, Fraser Health will continue working with physicians on future contract negotiations to ensure that the physicians at the clinic are remunerated in a manner that is consistent with the Physician Master Agreement,” he said.

Eagland estimated there are approximately 40 full-time-equivalent staff, including family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, traditional wellness mentors and other allied health professionals who work as a team at the clinic.

The clinic continues to provide same-day health care on weekdays, mental health and substance use supports, including Opioid Agonist Therapy, and culturally safe primary care support for Indigenous Peoples.

Eagland pointed out there are efforts afoot to attract more health care professionals to the facility.

“In partnership with Health Employers Association of B.C. and the Ministry of Health and the Division of Family Practice, we are continuing to recruit and retain physicians and nurse practitioners,” Eagland said.

Patients may be supported at the clinic by a new primary care provider if required and will still receive quality team-based care. Fraser Health says it apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause our patients.