Improved access to maternity care has arrived in Prince George with the arrival of a new clinic.
The new location on 73-1600 15th Avenue (in Parkwood Place) opened its doors last week (Tuesday May 19th).
Previously, maternity services in Prince George were provided by midwives and family physicians through their private clinics or at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre.
In addition, the Ministry of Health has provided funding for more than two full-time equivalents of new staffing, including a social worker and a registered nurse.
“In northern B.C., we know strong communities start with strong beginnings,” said Greg Marr, senior operations officer, Prince George, Northern Health.
“This clinic reflects our commitment to that belief by delivering care that is close to home, grounded in partnership and built for the future of our region.”
The clinic was funded jointly between the Ministry of Health and the Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District.
“Access to maternity care close to home matters for families across our region,” said Kyle Sampson, chair, Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District.
“The regional hospital district is proud to support this new clinic and the expanded care it will provide for expectant mothers and families in Prince George and surrounding communities. Investments like this help strengthen health-care services in the North and improve access to care when people need it most.”
Through the Primary Care Strategy, the province provided roughly $6.4 million in ongoing funding to the Prince George Primary Care Network to provide primary-care services, including the new location.
This is in addition to the nearly $865,000 contributed by the regional hospital district.
Construction started in July 2025 and took eight months to complete.
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