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About
The Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice includes family physicians and nurse practitioners from Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong, Enderby, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, and Sorrento. Formed in 2010, the Division is a non-profit governed by local family physicians who identify areas to improve the care of patients and work with partners towards solutions and results.
120
Family Physician and Nurse Practitioner members
35
Medical clinics in our division
7
Communities in our region
2
Respected, well-equipped, community hospitals
Mission
Strengthening primary care by leading with innovation, collaboration, and community-centred solutions.
OUR VALUES
Commitment to quality care, through innovation and adaptation
Trusting relationships built through transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect
Responsive and inclusive of the diverse cultures within the communities we serve
Serving with humour, humility, and meaningful engagement
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in advancing the quality of family medicine in the Shuswap North Okanagan region. Comprised of dedicated local Family Physicians, these board members convene to collectively share their insights and ideas on ways to enhance family medicine locally. Their responsibilities encompass a range of critical functions integral to the Division's mission and vision.
2025-26 Board of Directors
Dr. Mark Ansdell - Physician Co-Lead (Vernon)
Dr. Juliann Aitchison - Physician Co-Lead (Salmon Arm)
Dr. Nicolette Dreyer (Vernon)
Dr. Vici Edmondson (Sicamous)
Dr. Reta Kutsche (Armstrong)
Dr. Liz Montgomery (Salmon Arm)
Dr. John Stimson (Vernon)
Dr. Aly Pierik (Veron)