Newsflash March 26, 2026
This edition features the Health Connect Registry, new Cheers, an Island Health leadership opportunity, and more. Read it here.
Many unattached patients still not on the Health Connect Registry
It is estimated that thousands of unattached people in Victoria are not yet registered with the Health Connect Registry (HCR). This one-time sign-up connects patients with family doctors and nurse practitioners as openings become available and supports healthcare resource allocation for Victoria. Please continue directing unattached patients to HCR. Download printable posters for your clinic, or […]
Drs Hawkins and Goodchild recognized
Dr Lindsay Hawkins is receiving the BC College of Family Physicians’ My Family Doctor award (scroll down), and Dr Steve Goodchild was recently recognized with the Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service (scroll down). Congratulations, Drs Hawkins and Goodchild!
Divisions Dispatch, March 25, 2026
The latest edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s newsletter includes updates on Caregiver Rx on Pathways, new criteria for assessment through the BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program (HCP), BC Family Doctors membership renewal, a survey on BC’s wastewater surveillance program, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
New Cheers are in!
Kudos to Dr Lindsay Hawkins who got Cheers! Check them out here and toss some confetti of your own.
Island Health medical leadership opportunity
Island Health is seeking a Division Head, Obstetrics & Women’s Health. View all Island Health medical leadership opportunities here.
Physician Health & Wellness events and resources
Available to you on an ongoing basis: Dips for Docs: Saturday, March 28, 9am at Fenn Beach Mindful Mondays: Next virtual session Monday, April 13, 8 – 9 pm South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sunday, April 17 (Timberman Trail), 10 – 11:30 am Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support […]
ICYMI: Faster access to bariatric/metabolic surgeries in Victoria
Island Health has improved access to its comprehensive bariatric/metabolic surgery services, with eligible patients now facing an approximate six-month wait for initial assessment at the Bariatric Clinic – down from over four years pre-pandemic. This allows timely referral for life-changing procedures such as Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass, which deliver an average 35% total […]
Keeping your Pathways profile up to date
If you have a Pathways profile, please keep it up to date. Find the link to your profile for reviewing/editing under the person icon on your logged-in Pathways homepage. If you don’t have your profile on Pathways yet or have questions, please contact Cherith at [email protected].
Island Health Primary Care Grand Round: Factitious Disorder
Join this Grand Round for a presentation by Drs Chris Blashko and Spencer Cleave. Hosted by Island Health Drs William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact [email protected] Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams – Join the Grand Round here
