Newsflash June 5, 2025
This edition includes a call for pickleball keeners, a Health IT survey, National Indigenous Peoples Month events, an invite to our June 22 Open House ,and more! Find the Newsflash here
June is National Indigenous Peoples Month
This month, and especially around National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, there are several opportunities for Indigenous cultural competency learning and engagement in Victoria. Mark your calendars! • Join the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road on Friday, June 20, 10 am – 3 pm. • Aunty Collective has […]
ICYMI: Tell us what you think: Health IT support for FPs
We’re exploring potential IT support designed specifically for Victoria family practices and need your input. It will help determine if there’s a business case for a health-focused IT service for our members. Please take 3–5 minutes to complete our survey by Friday, June 20.
Divisions Dispatch June 4, 2025
The latest provincial FPSC newsletter features Dr Alex Kilpatrick’s HDC experience, supports for the Nurse in Practice program, Pathways’ AI-enhanced search function, engagement opportunities, webinars, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Pathways Lunch & Learn
Join Pathways Physician Lead Dr Tracy Monk for an interactive 30-minute dive into Pathways, including new features, and learn some quick tips to streamline care. Bring your lunch and questions—whether you’re new to Pathways or a seasoned user. Date: Thursday, June 19 Time: 12:30 – 1 pm Location: virtual RSVP here
Open House: New VDFP office and PCN Allied Health Centre
Victoria Division members and/or PCN clinicians, come mingle and explore the new Division Office including the Victoria PCN Allied Health Centre! Families welcome. Just stop by for as long or as short as you can. Light refreshments provided. Date: Sunday, June 22 Time: 11 am – 1 pm Location: Victoria Division @ 404-1025 Johnson Street View poster RSVP
Executive Functioning workshop coming this fall
Didn’t get a seat in the Physician Health Program’s event series on topics such as Taming Perfectionism and Procrastination? Don’t worry – facilitator and ADHD expert Dr Elisabeth Baerg Hall will be offering a virtual workshop specifically for the Victoria and the South Island Division in the fall. Stay tuned for more info.
Love pickleball? Help get the ball rolling!
More than 1.5 million Canadians play pickleball! It’s active, easy to learn, and a great way to connect with others. Do you enjoy it as well? And would like to get other physicians to come play? If you’re interested, contact Shay at [email protected] to get the ball rolling together.
CrazySocks4Docs: Rock your fun socks for a cause
When Dr. Geoff Toogood was judged for wearing mismatched socks, the experience inspired him to launch a day to fight stigma and raise awareness about doctors’ mental health. Join the movement and wear mismatched socks this Friday, June 6! Share your photos in the “Tag Along Fun” WhatsApp group. About the campaign
Sign up today for the Division’s Well-Being Index
Our Well-Being Index (WBI) app helps you track how you’re doing and access resources to prevent burnout. Registered with another WBI campaign, such as the CMPA’s? You can still sign up with the Division’s WBI. Click here for more.
