ICYMI: Perinatal Care resources for family physicians
During our maternity care provider shortage, keeping first-trimester care knowledge up to date is essential for all who are responsible for providing it (longitudinal and WIC FPs). Check out these resources: First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs: Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available […]
MOAs and Office Managers: Join the ‘Mindfulness for MOAs’ kick-off event
Please join us for the MOA Network’s kick-off event – Mindfulness for MOAs: Cultivating compassion, joy, and meaning amidst the chaos. Date: Wednesday, January 17 Time: 6 pm Location: Hotel Grand Pacific Compensation: Attendees receive $50 This event is open to MOAs and office managers working in PCN member clinics. RSVP to [email protected] Please share […]
Diabetes Virtual CME by Nanaimo Division
The Nanaimo Division is inviting VDFP members to join their Diabetes Virtual CME and learn about clinical tools for Diabetes management. Date: Thursday, January 18 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Virtual (a link will be emailed to registrants prior to the presentation) Credits: Claim up to 2 Mainpro+ Credits RSVP here View flyer
Coming Together for Patients: A talk about referrals with family physicians and specialists
Join us for an opportunity to socialize, build connections, and share ideas about improving referrals for everyone. This event is sponsored by the Care Transitions Committee. Physicians will be remunerated for 1.5 hours at the current DoBC sessional rate. Date: Tuesday, January 30 Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Hotel Grand Pacific Compensation: 1.5 hours […]
ICYMI: Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub orientation webinar
Perinatal Services BC has launched a new one-stop portal exclusively for health care professionals. The Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub offers perinatal and newborn health information resources, education, and BC alerts, all accessible without login. Join Hub experts to explore Hub features, functionality and available resources. Date: January 17 Time: 12 – 1pm on zoom […]
ICYMI: LTCI Learning Series ‘Addictions in Long-term Care’
This virtual LTCI Learning Series on Addictions in Long-term Care, presented by Dr. Chris Stuart and Dr. Chris Blashko teaches principles of, and approaches to, managing substance use disorder (SUD) in the elderly and in Long-term Care. The presentation has been certified for 1.5 Group Learning Mainpro+ credits from the College of Family Physicians of […]
Newsflash December 14
Topics include the new Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub, sign-up for the new Victoria MOA Network, dates for Indigenous Cultural Conversations with Len Pierre, and more. Read it here
Happy holidays
As we near the holiday season, we urge you to take a moment to unwind and enjoy time with your families. Our team is encouraged to embrace this time for rejuvenation as well. As a result, from the end of the day on Friday, December 22nd until Tuesday, January 2nd our responsiveness to emails and […]
After Hours Care program pilot update
The After Hours Care program pilot (AHCP) has been running for two months. Across the pilot sites, 306 physicians are actively using the service, 248 virtual calls were received, and 380,000 patients are being serviced by the AHCP. Learn more on the FPSC website here or contact Project Manager Myla Yeomans-Routledge at [email protected].
Long-term Care Initiative recruiting physicians and offering office visits
Our Victoria-South Island Long-term Care Initiative (Vic-SI LTCI) is actively recruiting new physicians. Are you new to practice and looking for a structured and well-supported field to enter? Or planning to retire or wind down your existing family practice in favour of a slower-paced environment? LTC in Victoria and the South Island has developed over […]
