In the media

Times Colonist: Comment – We need to work together to improve healthcare, submitted by the South Island Division co-chairs.

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 […]

Event: FP input needed on emergency planning

The Victoria Division is looking for community family physicians to join us for dinner and provide input on a primary care emergency response plan. Physicians will be remunerated for 1.5 hours at the sessional rate. Date: Monday, October 7 Time: 5:30 – 7 pm Location: tbd Info & RSVP: Shay Crisp at [email protected]

Event: Approaching retirement?

Join us along with some already retired physicians in sharing their experiences. Brought to you by Vancouver Island’s Divisions of Family Practice and Islanddocs.com. Date: Tuesday, October 29 Time: 5:30 – 7 pm Location: zoom RSVP here View poster

Physician Health & Wellness resources

Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: – Mindful Mondays: Next virtual session September 16 8-9pm – PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12-1 pm every Wednesday – Need help now? Please call the Physician Health Program 24/7 at 1-800-663-6729