O’Connor released by Nunee Health Board Society

The physician who had to fight against professional misconduct charges when he spoke out about high cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan, has been let go – by the community he advocated for. John O’Connor, who signed an agreement with the Nunee Health Board Society seven years ago to deliver on-call medical assistance, received his termination letter via email May 8. No reason was given in the dismissal email. However, former NHBS member and Mikisew Cree Nation Chief Steve Courtoreille says O’Connor’s services were no longer required as changes were made by Alberta Health Services to provide physician on-call services elsewhere. O’Connor remains as director of health and family services with Fort McKay as well as retains hospital privileges in Fort McMurray.