The Rock Creek Community Medical Society
A Non Profit & Charitable Organization
Our Story
Small Communities Need People with Big Hearts
The Society came into existence because some local residents felt the need for a facility concerned about health for young and old, physical, mental and spiritual. They believed in helping your neighbours first before donating to other worthy causes abroad.
The Community of Rock Creek is well known for citizens with the spirit of volunteering. Over 40 years ago, it was recognized that Rock Creek needed a medical clinic with professional equipment staffed by professional health care providers.
That was when the property was donated by Anton Bartelings in Memory of his wife, Nadia.
Now it is a matter of maintaining a building suitable for medical services and keeping the grounds accessible during summer and winter.
The Rock Creek Community Medical Society is a non profit organization and has charitable status, which means that anyone making a donation to the Society can receive a charitable tax receipt.
The Society can also receive property and/or money designated to the Society in a will. The Society will gladly refer to legal and accounting advice to facilitate appropriate recognition of such donors.
All recognize that health services in a rural area are not what one could expect in an urban area. However, the Society believes that adequate services can and will continue to be provided in a professional manner by competent local practitioners and with the aid of advancing technologies.
Mission Statement
- To act as stewards for the Rock Creek Health Centre building and Society-owned property at 100 Cut Off Road, Rock Creek, BC and assure its responsible management, maintenance, and financial stability.
- To assist in the maintaining of a community health clinic which places emphasis on the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of the individual in his/her society and to work with other levels of health services to assure the Rock Creek Clinic remains open to provide general family care for the area residents.
- To operate and manage various programs for Children and Families, Seniors and the general public.
- To offer affordable meeting and event space.
- To work with other community organizations and clubs on shared annual community events and promote the health and well-being of rural life
Executive
President: Harald Zinner hgzinner@gmail.com 250-446-2517
Vice President: Hazel Self
Secretary: Sandy Fairburn
Sharon Côté
Bonnie Edstrom
Gerald Feist
Patricia O’Brien
Nancy Morgan