We Are IH: Doctor fights infectious diseases and inequality

July 25, 2024
Dwight is thankful to the amazing infectious diseases administrative assistant Pam Buholzer and talented local artist Shauna Kay for keeping the KGH infectious diseases clinic waiting room warm, bright, welcoming and inclusive!

Name: Dr. Dwight Ferris
Pronouns: He/him/his
Job Title: Infectious disease physician
Years of Service: 23 years
Worksite: Kelowna General Hospital
Community: Kelowna 
Ancestral Territory: Syilx

When Dr. Dwight Ferris first came to B.C. in 2001, he became the only infectious disease physician for both the Interior Health (IH) and Northern Health authorities – covering approximately two-thirds of the province’s geographical area.

“One person alone cannot care for a million people,” Dwight says. “I was getting referrals from all over the province.”

Dwight has been happy to witness the steady increase of infectious disease health-care providers and services offered during his tenure.

“My proudest moment with IH has been seeing my teams grow,” Dwight says. “I'm really proud of the teams that I've been able to create and help thrive, and also the patients that we have helped. The greatest achievement for any physician is to see good health in their patients.”

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