Newsflash May 23, 2025
This edition includes updates on the vendors selected for the free AI Scribes Program, the Victoria PCN Allied Health Centre, a Primary Care Grand Round about the Pathways website, and more. Find the Newsflash here
Free AI Scribe Program announces vendors
Canada Health Infoway has selected the pre-qualified vendors for its national AI Scribe Program, offering up to 10,000 free one-year licenses on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up here. Read the vendor announcement.
Island Health Primary Care Grand Round: Using the Pathways Website to Streamline Care
Join an insightful presentation by Dr Tracy Monk on using Pathways to streamline care. Hosted by Island Health Drs William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. No RSVP required. Date: Wednesday, May 28 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams View poster
Media coverage: Victoria PCN Allied Health Centre announcement
Our Victoria PCN Allied Health Centre is official! Check out coverage by the Times Colonist and CTV News following the announcement at the Province’s May 12 media event. View event photos and – in case you missed it – find last Monday’s member update here.
New Cheers are in!
A shout-out to Dr Kathy Dabrus who got Cheers! Check them out here and toss some confetti of your own to spread those good vibes!
Divisions Dispatch May 23, 2025
The latest provincial FPSC newsletter features Doctors of BC’s AI policy statement, results from an AI experience survey, engagement opportunities on virtual care, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
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 […]
Event: Procrastination | Moving from Delay to Done
Tackle procrastination with this free executive functioning workshop by the Physician Health Program (PHP) and ADHD expert and psychiatrist Dr Elisabeth Baerg. Date/time: Tuesday, May 27, 8 – 9:30 am and Wednesday, June 11, 6 – 7:30 pm Location: virtual RSVP here
Event: Taming Perfectionism
This free executive functioning workshop by the Physician Health Program (PHP) and ADHD expert and psychiatrist Dr Elisabeth Baerg offers tools to manage perfectionist tendencies at work and home and insights into underlying thoughts and emotions. Date/time: Wednesday, May 28, 6 – 7:30 pm and Tuesday, June 10, 8 – 9:30 am Location: virtual RSVP here
Save the date: VDFP Open House
Mark your calendars for our Open House at the new Victoria Division Office including the Victoria PCN Allied Health Centre! Stay tuned for the invite. Date: Sunday, June 22 Time: 11 am – 1 pm Location: Victoria Division @ 404-1025 Johnson Street
