Bulkley Valley Witset Primary Care Network
Working together to create a seamless primary healthcare experience for everyone
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, the opportunity for the Bulkley Valley Witset Primary Care Network to support access to primary care for patients who love, work and play on the ancestral lands of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation.
Last updated: September 12, 2024
Find information and news about primary care health services for people living in and around Bulkley Valley Witset.
On this page
- Overview
- Find a primary care provider
- Access services in your community
- What's happening in your community
Overview
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health care professionals and clinics who plan and deliver the health care needs of a community.
Bulkley Valley Witset PCN is working with local clinics to help connect people to a primary care provider, either a family doctor or nurse practitioner. This includes people living in the following communities:
- Houston
- Smithers
- Telkwa
- Topley
- Quick
- Witset
Find a family doctor or nurse practitioner
If you need a primary care provider, register on the Health Connect Registry to get matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community.
Access primary care health services
Search for primary care health services and support in your community.
You can also search our list of all health services available throughout B.C., which includes services related to primary care, emergency care, mental health and substance use, home care, public health units, pharmacies, labs and more.
What’s happening in your community
Get health information and advice
Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak with a health service navigator, registered nurse, registered dietitian, qualified exercise professional or pharmacist. You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Get connected to more care
Pharmacists are an important part of your health care team and offer a variety of services. They are able to assess and prescribe for 21 minor ailments, prescribe contraceptives, renew prescriptions, and give vaccines.