Newsflash September 24, 2026
This edition features a reconciliation discussion with Dr Josh Greggain, a Division interview on clinic space in Victoria, the Child Life service at VGH, and more. Read the Newsflash here. (Link will be available after Newsflash is published.)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. If you’d like to take another step on the journey to Truth and Reconciliation, consider this webinar: Free National Day for Truth and Reconciliation webinar Join Gracie Kelly, Cultural Safety and Humility facilitator/educator and Indigenous-specific Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety Liaison at Doctors […]
New Pathways resource: Long-term care access at a glance
A new infographic shows the long-term care access steps at a glance. Find it here on Pathways.
Contact Child Life at VGH for procedural support for pediatric patients
Did you know Child Life services at Victoria General Hospital are available to assist you with children who have needle phobia or anxiety with regard to vaccinations or procedures? Email [email protected], attention: Becky.
Coming to the AGM? Your peers are!
Worried you won’t know anyone? Come anyway! Bring a guest if you like, grab some appies, and settle in. After dessert, we’ll mix everyone into table teams for a quiz show that’s sure to get everyone laughing. The AGM is a fun, easy way to meet other family doctors. We’d love to see you there. […]
Retroactive honoraria and sessional payments
Following ratification of the 2025 Physician Main Agreement, Doctors of BC sent funds to divisions for retroactive payments to eligible physicians who participated in compensated division activities. These payments will be processed for deposits on Friday September 25. General inquiries about retroactive payments may be directed to [email protected]
Divisions Dispatch, September 11, 2026
The latest edition of the Family Practice Services Committee’s (FPSC’s) newsletter includes a survey on integrating mental health into primary care, Family Practice Oncology Network guidelines for review, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read the Divisions Dispatch.
Photo gallery: South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
Summer wrapped up on a high note! More than 165 physicians from across Greater Victoria and their families gathered at Kiwanis Playground in Oak Bay on September 13 for our annual BBQ. It was wonderful to connect outside of work over good food and family fun. See the photos (members need to be logged in […]
New Cheers got in!
Cheers to Drs. Keeley Copeland, Lindsay Dobson, Gbenga Durosaro, Lisa Earle, Emma Faught, Kathy Harrington, Philippa Houghton, Kristine Johnson, Christine Johnston, Molly McClain, Colette Parsons, Nectarios Perdios, Adam Steed, Jocelyn Talbot, Temitope Adeniji, Madeline Fawley, Katherine Hastlelid, and Amara Simon; residents Drs. Pei Chun Chen, Zhou Fang, Young Hoon Goh, Joanna Keough, Chelsea Termuende, and […]
Repeat Well-Being Index check-ins show encouraging trend
Recent results from the Mayo Clinic’s Physician Well-Being Index offer some encouraging news: among VDFP and SIDFP members who completed the Index more than once, the proportion experiencing distress decreased across three check-ins between February 2025 and September 2026 – from 30% to 19%. At the same time, the proportion reporting that they were thriving […]
