Newsflash February 29, 2024
This edition includes updates on the Nurse in Practice program, a call for Island Medical Program Student Engagement Working Group members, a poll on the MOA Network’s next priorities, perinatal care updates, and more. Read it here
Divisions Dispatch February 22 – Nurse in Practice Program launched
The FPSC’s latest Divisions Dispatch includes information about the newly launched Nurse in Practice Program (NinP) to support family doctor offices, LFP payment model updates, a link to consolidated grants and funding information, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Island Medical Program Student Engagement Working Group seeking FP members
Are you passionate about teaching and supporting medical students in Greater Victoria? Enthusiastic about fostering meaningful engagement between students and the local family physician community? If so, the IMP Student Engagement Working Group wants to hear from you! Learn more and express your interest in joining to [email protected].
Coming Together for Patients event a success
On January 30th, 104 physicians – Victoria and South Island family physicians and their specialist colleagues – attended the Coming Together for Patients event. Hosted by the Victoria Division, the event was intended for socializing, building connections, and sharing ideas to improve referrals for everyone. The majority of attendees (98%) reported the event helped strengthen […]
New podcast: The Doctor’s Life
Looking for something new to listen to? The Doctor’s Life features candid conversations with physicians about how to succeed “while staying healthy in mind, body and spirit and living a rich, purposeful life.” With a wide range of topics, there’s something for everyone!
Mindful Mondays are back
Join physician colleagues and a skillful facilitator for an hour of mindfulness practice. No experience or registration needed – join if you’re interested and available! All sessions from 8 – 9 pm on zoom. Take an hour for yourself on March 25, April 25, and/or June 10. Mon, March 25 with Mark: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84492649564?pwd=VnQ0cnNET1FBK1hBZTNIaFNQdWc1Zz09 […]
New Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Drs Laura Phillips and Lisa Veres who received cheers! View the cheers and post your own here.
Online course on syphilis
An online course by the BC Center for Disease Control and the Provincial Health Services Authority offers foundational knowledge to support you in the management and follow-up of syphilis cases and their contacts in BC.
Greater Victoria perinatal care updates
The Shared Care Perinatal Project Development of a Culturally Safe Team-Based Perinatal Care Model for the Greater Victoria area has officially kicked off with the first steering committee meeting in January 2024. The committee members, comprised of co-chairs Hayley Bos, OB and Stephanie Mancini, FP-OB, along with committee members Sarah Lea, FP-OB; Astrid Fritzche, RM; […]
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 […]