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 […]
June and July MAiD curriculum sessions
Registration is open for the June and July Canadian MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) Curriculum sessions. Funding is expected to end in 2026 – consider registering while this opportunity is still available at no cost. Open to physicians, medical residents, and NPs. Dates: various in June/July Location: virtual Information and registration
Dips for Docs
Join your peers for the last ocean dip before these brr-ave events take a summer break! Date: Saturday, June 21 Time: 9 am Location: Fenn Beach (parking on Fenn or Parker) More information
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
Save the Date: South Island Physicians Family BBQ
Date: Sunday, September 7 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: Cadboro-Gyro Park A great event that just keeps going! Mark your calendars for our 7th Annual Family BBQ! Bring your partner and your children (human and four-legged ones welcome) to enjoy food, bouncy castles, and info booths. Stay tuned for RSVP details.
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
