Newsflash June 4, 2026
This edition includes the first local results from our physician well-being index, improvements in access to perinatal care, and more. Read it here. (Link available after Newsflash is published).
Local Well-Being Index results are in
Between November 2024 and April 2026, 73 family physicians from the Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice participated in the Well-Being Index (WBI) – a quick, confidential check-in specifically for physicians, developed by the Mayo Clinic to understand and improve your well-being. View our infographic to learn which physician groups are experiencing the […]
Join the Well-Being Index
The anonymous Well-Being Index (WBI) assessment takes just one minute to complete and provides instant personalized insights, tailored resources, and the ability to track your results over time. Learn where you stand, explore next steps, and access supports designed for your needs. In addition, aggregate WBI data helps inform programs and supports for our physician […]
Please complete our Practice Profile Survey
If you haven’t already, please take ~30 minutes to help inform Victoria Division offerings by sharing your unique needs and experiences in our confidential Practice Profile Survey. Half an hour sessional remuneration is provided. The survey closes on June 26.
Physician Health & Wellness Events and Resources
Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support Mindful Monday: Next virtual session 8 – 9 pm on June 8 Dips for Docs: Saturday, June 20, 9 am at Cadboro Gyro Beach South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sunday, June 21 (East Sooke Park – Mount […]
CrazySocks4Docs Day: Rock your fun socks for a cause
Bring out your colourful, mismatched socks tomorrow, Friday, June 5, to shine a light on the importance of physician mental health and show your support for your colleagues. Learn more about the Crazy Socks4Docs movement here.
Cheers for Peers: Keep the good vibes up!
Have a colleague who made your day? Give them a shout-out on our Cheers for Peers platform here to keep the good vibes up.
Victoria PCN’s Allied Health Center marks one year
One year has passed since our Primary Care Network’s Allied Health Center – and new Division office location – opened its doors on Johnson Street to support sustainable, culturally informed team-based care across PCN clinics and cohorts, while creating meaningful opportunities for community connection and collaboration on primary care improvements. From April 2025 to March […]
Single perinatal care access point in Greater Victoria
Victoria’s perinatal care system has expanded the Coastal Maternity referral platform into a single access point for FP-OB and midwifery care across Urban Greater Victoria. This makes it easier for pregnant patients to find the right support, and reduces administrative burden and coordination for physicians and midwives. Details and self-referral are available here and on […]
New Provincial Academic Detailing (PAD) Topic: Medications for Acne
The PAD Service has launched a new topic: Medications for Acne. .To arrange a free 30 – 60 minute CME session with your local PAD pharmacist, please email [email protected]. PAD sessions are accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits.
