The Vision, Mission and Values statements of Northern Health are part of our Strategic Plan - 2009 to 2015. Northern Health's new slogan is the northern way of caring, and this slogan has been integrated into our logo (see right).

Mission Statement - Our Purpose

Through the efforts of our dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations, we provide exceptional health services for Northerners.


Vision - A Picture of 2015

Northern Health leads the way in promoting health and providing health services for Northern and rural populations.


Organizational Values - The Beliefs that Guide our Work

We treat people with:

• Respect: honouring diversity and treating people fairly
• Compassion: caring genuinely
• Empathy: understanding and earning trust

We demonstrate:

• Integrity: ensuring open, honest, ethical behaviour
• Stewardship: showing transparent, responsible and effective use of resources
• Quality: providing exceptional service guided by evidence

We work in a spirit of:

• Collaboration: working together to better serve the people of Northern BC
• Innovation: learning and finding better ways to deliver health care

Our Strategic Directions include:

• Integrated Accessible Health Services
• A Focus on Our People
• A Population Health Approach
• High Quality Services