Prince George, B.C. – A special honour for a Ft.St. James Physician.  Dr. Anthon Meyer.

( at right, photo of Dr.Anthon Meyer, courtesy CFPC)The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has  named Dr. Meyer as one of their Family Physicians of the Year.

The  CFPC selects  one physician from each province to receive the Reg L. Perkin Award,  which recognizes  exceptional care to patients,  contributions to the well-being of their communities, and  commitment as  a researcher  and educator  to  future generations  of family doctors.

“I am humbled by this experience and grateful for the nomination” says Dr.Meyer, “I believe that as family physicians we need to focus on what should always be most important: to care with care. It is when we touch the soul of our patients and community that we truly discover that we are mere facilitators on their journey to healing.”

Dr Anthon Meyer is described as a primary care visionary with commendable leadership in providing comprehensive care to rural, remote, and First Nations communities throughout Canada.

He serves as the Medical Director of the Fort St. James Medical Clinic and practices family medicine and emergency care at Stuart Lake General Hospital.