Welcome to STEPS Community Health Centres

Building healthy, connected communities

At Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS), we are dedicated to transforming community healthcare in the Thompson Region by fostering a collaborative, team-based approach that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do.

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Patient Services

Delivering comprehensive healthcare

At STEPS, we provide a wide range of health and social services under the same roof. Our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and other health professionals offers timely access to a portfolio of services encompassing everything from general health check-ups and specialized treatments, to mental health and social support services. We are committed to ensuring an evidence-based approach to your well-being.

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Our Clinics

Serving the Thompson Region since 2017

STEPS and our community partners currently provide healthcare services for close to 15,000 people in the Thompson Region. We currently operate four clinic locations in Kamloops and surrounding areas!

In addition, the team provides medical services in partnership with the Q'wemtsín Health Society which provides holistic health services to three Secwépemc communities; Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band. We also provide community and urgent care for visitors to Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.

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Work With Us

Working together to improve health outcomes

At STEPS, we believe in the power of collaboration, compassion and innovation. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our community, and we’re always on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our mission and want to make a difference.

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Who We Are

Providing patient-focused healthcare

The Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS) is a non-profit society that has been providing interdisciplinary, team-based community health care in the Thompson Region since 2017.
The team has been leading innovation in the delivery of patient-focused community healthcare by increasing access to family physicians and nurse practitioners, addressing the social determinants of health to improve health outcomes, enhancing partnerships with local Indigenous communities and advancing medical expertise in the region.

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News & Events

Dr Viger Practice Closing

June 11, 2025
Dr. Viger will be closing his practice as of September 1, 2025 as he relocates out of Kamloops. At this time, STEPS does not have a provider available to take on new patients. We are actively recruiting and will prioritize previous patients once we are able to reattach. Make sure you’re registered with the BC Health Connect Registry (call 811 or visit healthlinkbc.ca) to be added to the waitlist for a new provider.
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Effective Communication Group Therapy

May 8, 2025
Struggling to express yourself or feeling unheard? Learn how to communicate with clarity and confidence. Join Effective Communication: Group Therapy, a 6-session online series designed to build awareness of your communication style and strengthen your assertiveness skills - using tools from CBT & DBT. Led by Angela Owen (RSW) & Dr. Kristina Birkholz (Psychiatrist)
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Befriending your Nervous System: Group Therapy

May 8, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in fight, flight, or freeze? You're not alone — and there's support. Join us for Befriending Your Nervous System: Group Therapy, a 6-session online series based on Polyvagal Theory. Learn how to feel more regulated, build resilience, and connect with others on the journey. Led by Angela Owen (RSW) & Dr. Kristina Birkholz (Psychiatrist)
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