Newsflash August 29, 2024
This edition includes updates our new AGM date, a central UPCCs phone line, and more. Read it here.
Mindful Mondays are back
Join the first online session after the summer break on Monday, September 16, from 8 – 9 pm with Dr. Mark Sherman. This is a facilitated physicians-only place to gather, chat, and connect. Join the email reminder list to receive Mindful Monday links; no RSVP required. Read more
Divisions Dispatch August 21, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes the Aug 8 LFP payment model newsletter, updates on a new pathway for colon polyp follow-up, a standardized requisition for pathology consultation services across BC, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
New Victoria Division AGM date | Monday, November 4
We have moved our early-planned AGM to Monday, November 4th, as the College of Family Physicians Canada is holding its Family Medicine Forum in Vancouver on our originally planned AGM night. New date: Monday, November 4 Time: 5:30 – 9 pm Location: Delta Ocean Pointe Resort Registration: Stay tuned for our invite mid-September or register […]
New central phone number for UPCCs
The old phone number will be forwarded to the new one during the transition period. Island Health is setting up a central phone number to reach UPCCs and other same-day primary care clinics on the Island. The new number, 1-833-688-8722 (UPCC), is already live for Downtown, North Quadra, Saanich Peninsula and Gorge UPCCs. Other local go-live […]
VGH transitions to computerized provider order entry on September 14
Following the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) go-live at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in June, Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Health Centre (GRH) sub-acute unit and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) will go live on September 14. CPOE enables healthcare providers at these sites to send treatment instructions directly via the Electronic Health Record […]
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 on Pathways. Funded […]
ICYMI: South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
All physicians in the South Island are invited! Bring your partner and your children (human and four-legged ones welcome) to enjoy food, bouncy castles, and info booths. Date: Sunday, September 8 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: Cadboro Gyro Park Register here
