Newsflash February 12, 2026
This edition updates on new Medical Imaging fax numbers enabling confirmations, an in-person workshop with Len Pierre on Indigenous trauma and equity-informed practice, patient summaries clarifying inpatient needs, and more. Read it here.
Divisions Dispatch February 11, 2026
Our thoughts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge following the deeply upsetting events. We want to acknowledge the South Peace Division and all frontline health care workers who are caring for patients and supporting their community during this crisis. The Physician Health Program is there to support all members during this very difficult time. The […]
New fax numbers for Medical Imaging requisitions to enable confirmations
Thanks to your survey feedback on Medical Imaging’s new Requisition Management System, ordering providers will now receive requisition receipt and booking confirmations. To enable this, new fax numbers for outpatient MI requests are required starting Monday, March 2. Patients can also receive text or email reminders by registering with MyHealth.
Have you submitted a Patient Summary recently?
Patient Summaries give hospital teams early access to key longitudinal information, helping clarify your patient’s needs from the start of an inpatient stay. Any FP can send one by fax to Health Records (1-250-755-7659) or via the EMR Connect portal (contact [email protected] to get set up or learn more) – no PowerChart access required. Summaries […]
Meet Gemma, our Attachment Coordinator
Gemma supports clinics and patients by coordinating matches between unattached patients and family physicians or nurse practitioners within our Primary Care Network. If you are considering taking on a new patient from the Health Connect Registry, please reach out to Gemma at [email protected].
Learning program: Indigenous Safety in Healthcare
The Victoria Native Friendship Center is offering a free skills-based and experiential learning program empowering healthcare professionals to foster safer and more inclusive experiences for Indigenous cancer patients. Few seats are available for the February 26 and March 5 cohorts. Format: one day e-learning plus two days of in-person sessions. Read more
Chief Medical Advisor, Indigenous Health Care: Dr Kelsey Louie
Dr Kelsey Louie has been appointed to the role of Chief Medical Advisor, Indigenous Health Care at Doctors of BC. Congrats, Dr Louie!
Community Medical Director for Greater Victoria: Dr Tia Pham and Dr Paul Sawchuk
Drs Tia Pham and Paul Sawchuk have accepted the expanded role of Community Medical Director for Greater Victoria at Island Health, starting in March. Best wishes in this next chapter!
ICYMI: Locum Connect enrolment now open
The Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice have opened enrolment for Locum Connect, a central hub connecting locum and host physicians with coverage opportunities across Greater Victoria and Salt Spring Island. Read more and access enrolment links here (scroll down for the links).
ICYMI: Nominations for BCCFP awards closing soon
Wanted to nominate a peer for one of the BC College of Family Physicians awards and just didn’t get to it quite yet? You can still submit nominations until Thursday, February 26, at 10 am. Residents may self-nominate. Read more
