Newsflash March 12, 2026
This edition features faster access to bariatric surgeries, new Cheers, AI scribe resources, and more. Read it here.
Faster access to bariatric/metabolic surgeries
Island Health has improved access to its comprehensive bariatric/metabolic surgery services, with eligible patients now facing an approximate six-month wait for initial assessment at the Bariatric Clinic – down from over four years pre-pandemic. This allows timely referral for life-changing procedures such as Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass, which deliver an average 35% total […]
What can AI scribes do for you?
Two webinars by the North Shore Division show how AI tools can streamline your clinical documentation and improve workflows. The introductory webinar explains what AI scribes are and considerations before adoption. The second webinar demonstrates different scribes and how they could be integrated into your practice.
Clinic Workflow Toolkit new on Pathways
Now available on Pathways, the FPSC-supported Clinic Workflow Toolkit provides practical tools to improve clinic efficiency. Resources include guides, checklists, templates, and assessments covering key areas such as scheduling, recalls, patient communication, high-performing teams, AI scribe integration, EMR resources, conflict management, and more. Explore the toolkit here. Not on Pathways? Email Cherith: [email protected]
Physician-only CBT Skills Group: limited spots
A few spots remain in our 8-week virtual CBT Skills Group for Victoria physicians. Choose a Wednesday (March 25) or Monday start (March 30), 7–9 pm. View the flyer or RSVP here to claim one of the remaining spots.
New Cheers are in!
A shout-out to VDFP members Drs Olivia Anglin, Dan Evans, Mia Kennedy (R1), Jennifer Lush, and Katharine McKeen who got Cheers! Check them out here and toss some confetti of your own. Every shout-out strengthens our VDFP community and spreads the good vibes.
Physician Health & Wellness events and resources
Available to you on an ongoing basis: Dips for Docs: Saturday, March 28, 9am at Fenn Beach Mindful Mondays: Next virtual session Monday, April 13, 8 – 9 pm South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sun, March 21 (Mount Work), 10 – 11:30 am Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support […]
Island Health medical leadership opportunity
Island Health is seeking a Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care. View all Island Health medical leadership opportunities here.
Divisions Dispatch, March 12, 2026
The latest edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s newsletter includes updates on a select need to re-submit February 23 LFP Time Codes, remunerated (time, travel) cultural safety in-person sessions across BC (closest: Tsawwassen) in collaboration with Len Pierre Consulting, the Physician Health Program’s latest support groups, reduced BC Cancer Breast Screening results notices […]
ICYMI: Directing unattached patients to the Health Connect Registry
Please continue to direct unattached patients to the Health Connect Registry (HCR), Health Link BC’s one-time registration that connects them to family doctors and nurse practitioners as openings arise. Click to get printable posters for your clinic. For colour-printed posters and wallet cards, email [email protected].
