By Dave Branco

Prince George Hospice appoints new medical director to strengthen clinical care

Jan 16, 2026 | 11:49 AM

PRINCE GEORGE -The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society has appointed a new Medical Director to strengthen clinical leadership and support for patients, families, and staff. They bring extensive family medicine experience and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care.

The Prince George Hospice Society is welcoming Dr. David Shepherd as its new Medical Director, a move aimed at strengthening clinical oversight and maintaining high standards of accredited hospice care.

The appointment enhances, rather than replaces, existing care. So he will be doing some clinical oversight. As you know, the hospice is accredited, and we want to continue to uphold those standards of excellence and always improve on patient care, says Operations Director at Prince George Hospice Society, Erin Connelly

Dr. Shepherd, a UBC-trained family physician who has practised in Prince George since 2016, says the role allows him to make a broader impact.

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This is more of an administrative role; I think I’m really able to affect more patient care on a bigger scale than I am individually in my clinic, says Dr. Shepherd

He also hopes to expand awareness of hospice and palliative care services.

The appointment of Dr. David Shepherd as Medical Director marks a new chapter for Hospice, focused on stronger clinical leadership and compassionate care for the community.