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Dr Shannon Waters
Family Physician
About Dr Waters
Edit profileDr. Shannon Waters is a Family Physician and Public Health leader based in Duncan, BC, currently serving as the Medical Health Officer for the Cowichan Valley Region through Island Health. Deeply rooted in her Coast Salish heritage, she integrates Indigenous knowledge with Western medical practice to promote holistic wellness and environmental stewardship. If you've engaged with Dr. Waters in a clinical or community setting, consider leaving a review to help others learn from your experience.
Special interest
Dr. Waters’ medical interests span public health, preventive medicine, Indigenous health systems, environmental health, and community resilience. She focuses on transforming healthcare through culturally informed approaches, advocating for watershed protection, and addressing systemic health inequities by bridging traditional knowledge and modern science.
Education and training
Dr. Waters completed the First Nations Family Practice program at the University of British Columbia and later specialized in Public Health and Preventive Medicine. She has held leadership roles with the First Nations Health Authority, Health Canada, and the Ministry of Health.
Practice in Duncan, BC
- 202-6245 Norcross Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6C5
Frequently Asked Questions
She integrates traditional teachings and cultural values into public health strategies, fostering community-led solutions and honoring relationships with land and water.
She actively promotes watershed protection and sustainable land practices, recognizing the deep connection between ecological health and human well-being.
Yes, she has contributed to provincial and national health policy through roles with Health Canada and the First Nations Health Authority, focusing on surveillance and system transformation.
She regularly presents at conferences and community events, sharing insights on Indigenous health, environmental resilience, and storytelling as a healing tool.
Her practice is grounded in relational care, emphasizing emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness while advocating for culturally safe healthcare systems that reflect community values.
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