Creston Valley Physician Recruiting

04/14/2026

The glamour of recruiting. 3:49am, resting on the floor at Pearson airport waiting for my next flight.

03/13/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Randy Grahn for this well deserved recognition!

https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/ci-recipients-mar-26

Advocate: Bold Leadership Drives System Change
The Advocate category recognizes family physicians who shape health policy and drive systems change, creating a more equitable, patient-centered health care system.

Dr. Randy Grahn in Creston, BC was honoured for continuing to decrease barriers and stigma, providing excellent care for those who are often most vulnerable and underserved.

Three new recipients were honoured in this second iteration of the Circle of Impact recognition for March 2026.

02/26/2026

Hi, all, t̓ikxawiȼikimik / Foundry EK is excited to partner with the East Kootenay Eating Disorder Project! We are hosting a special event for Disordered Eating / Eating Disorder Awareness this Friday at our centre (see our post on the awareness day for more details), but we are also holding pop-up events throughout the week! We visited Mt. Baker Secondary yesterday, we are setting up at Kootenay Education Services (KES) right now, and we will be at the College of the Rockies on Thursday! We hope to see you at any of these information sessions! 🤗🤩

02/26/2026

Standing united against bullying, we’re proud to support and advocate for safe, respectful workplaces for physicians.

“Physician wellness suffers when doctors feel psychologically unsafe or face bullying and harassment. We must foster healthier workplace environments where all physicians can deliver care without fear. Doctors of BC is committed to working in partnership with physicians and health authorities to ensure safe working conditions for doctors, enabling them to provide safe patient care," says our President Adam Thompson.

02/24/2026

Creston Welcomes Two New Doctors
There are some exciting changes coming to Creston’s medical community. The Creston Valley Health Working Group is pleased to announce the arrival of two new doctors to the Valley.
Creston Valley doctors currently offer office practice, and the vast majority also offer extra skills covering the 24-hour emergency room department, hospital inpatients, and nursing homes. Some of the team also offer services in maternity care, Yaqan Nukiy Health Services, mental health, addiction care, high school clinic, and sexual health clinic, in addition to serving on multiple medical
boards.

Dr. Philip Fitzpatrick (pictured with his wife) is a Canadian doctor who completed his medical training in Ireland before returning to Canada in 2008. He has extra skills in emergency and anaesthesia work. He will focus his time in the Creston Valley Hospital. His skills will help support both our local physicians, relieving them of some of their emergency room workload, and assist surgical specialists by increasing our operating room capacity.
He has moved to the Valley with his wife and 3 small children, and all are eager to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Dr. Arthur Omorogiuwa (pictured below) joined the Summit Medical Clinic on February 17th, where he will assume care of Dr. Kurt Jordan’s patients.
Dr. Omorogiuwa, originally from Nigeria, has over 12 years of experience with family practice medicine and a special interest in women’s health. Dr.
Omorogiuwa held a research position at the University of Calgary and has been in Canada for more than 6 years. He is looking forward to joining our community as he
loves BC.
Dr. Omorogiuwa is relocating to Creston under the Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) program. This is a highly competitive program which offers opportunities for internationally educated family physicians to relocate to practice in B.C. The candidates are offered mentorship at a Canadian practice for a three-year commitment.

Updates:
Dr. Kurt Jordan of the Summit Medical Clinic is stepping away from his family practice to explore his passion in oncology - cancer care. He will be going back to school this spring, then working as a permanent GP Oncologist at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. His care and expertise will help support high-quality care of all East Kootenay patients closer to home. You may still see him in the Valley, and he has expressed maintaining an interest in the Creston Emergency Room and inpatient care at the hospital. We wish him success in his future endeavours and thank him for the years of dedication to the Creston Valley.

The Creston Valley Health Working Group is funded by the Town of Creston along with the RDCK Areas B & C.
Creston Doctors’ offices do NOT have individual clinic waitlists. There is a centralized waitlist for the Creston area which is maintained online. Please do not contact the clinics directly. Once you have registered online, your place will be held within that waitlist for all future intakes utilising this system. You will be contacted by the appropriate clinic when it is your turn.

The website for Creston Valley residents without a family doctor is: hcr.healthlinkbc.ca
Those individuals without access to a computer or a smartphone can request assistance by dialing 8-1-1.
Your BC Services number and dates of birth for all family members are required for registration.

12/10/2025

Have you heard about Canada's Healthcare infusions. https://engageq.notion.site/infusionhosts

We are creating one for Creston and would love for you to join us as an admin, a contributor or a local expert.
Check out the website and join our Discord! The idea is that as a community we can chat and provide answers to any healthcare professionals interested in the Creston area. From work to real estate, to shopping, to the best fishing holes we can ALL show off our valley.

Join us: Discord https://discord.gg/MDqyY2hA
Our website is coming soon!

The Healthcare Infusion is a volunteer-driven national movement connecting doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals with the people and places that need them most.

04/18/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Chelsea Hart!
2025 BCCFP Award Recipients - First Five Years of Practice Award

This year, the BC College of Family Physicians received nearly 700 heartfelt nominations – an incredible testament to the deep appreciation and respect British Columbians have for family doctors. Through … Read More

03/11/2025

The Creston Valley Health Working Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Victor Adegoke, scheduled to join the Family Practice Associates Clinic on March 17, 2025.
Dr. Adegoke, originally from Nigeria, has a wealth of experience with family practice medicine and a special interest in Emergency care. He will be joining our community with his wife and 3 young children.
Dr. Adegoke is relocating under the Practice Ready Assessment program. It is a competitive program, which offers opportunities to internationally-educated family physicians wishing to relocate to practice in B.C. The candidates are offered mentorship at a Canadian practice for three years. It is hoped the physicians will settle long term in the community and maintain a local practice.
The Creston Valley Health Working Group has been actively recruiting Physicians and other health professionals to the Creston Valley for over 18 years. To meet the needs of residents, the group was formed when Regional District of Central Kootenay Directors and Town of Creston officials saw the need for sustained health care. A dedicated health recruiter reaches out to communicate with potential physicians and locums to encourage them to choose Creston for their career work.
The Creston Family Practice Associates and Summit Medical Clinics are both teaching clinics within the UBC rural program which has students coming to Creston. The medical community is constantly welcoming students, residents, and locums to their practices and we can each do our part to lay out the welcome mat. Be it at the Farmer’s Market, the many great eateries in town or in the variety of shops and services offered, every positive interaction with current and future health professionals is a win for all of us.

The Creston Valley Health Working Group is funded by the Town of Creston along with the RDCK Areas B & C.

Creston Doctor’s offices do NOT have individual clinic waitlists. There is a centralized waitlist for the Creston area which is maintained online. Please do not contact the clinics directly. Once you have registered online, your place will be held within that waitlist for all future intakes utilising this system. You will be contacted by the appropriate clinic when it is your turn.
The website for Creston Valley residents without a family doctor is: https://hcr.healthlinkbc.ca/s/ Those individuals without access to a computer or a smartphone can request assistance by dialing 8-1-1. Your BC Services number and dates of birth for all family members is required for registration.

11/29/2024

Fee free to reach out if you have any questions. Karrie and I would be happy to assist!

11/17/2024

Interior Health named one of Canada’s top employers for 2025!

Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes organizations that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for employees. Find out why IH was chosen.