Toss some confetti!
Have a peer who brightened your day? Toss some confetti and give them a shout-out on our Cheers for Peers platform here.
Physician Health & Wellness events and resources
Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for more resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional supports PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12 – 1 pm every Wednesday Mindful Monday: Next virtual session Monday, December 8, 8 – 9 pm South Island Physicians […]
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 […]
Save the Date – Reconnect & Recharge: Nurturing Wellness Together
Mark your calendars for our in-person physician wellness gathering – a half-day of experiential learning, inspiring physician speakers, opportunities to make new physician connections, and time to care for yourself. Hosted by the Victoria and the South Island Divisions of Family Practice (VDFP and SIDFP), the South Island MSA, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society. […]
Newsflash November 20, 2025
This edition includes updates on the new executive board roles, pharmacy tips, after-hours coverage in long-term care, and more. Read it here.
VDFP executive board roles, 2025–26
At its first meeting of the 2025–26 term, the VDFP board confirmed Dr Kristen Iverson as board chair. Dr Vikky Qi will serve as secretary, and Mr Peter Lockie will continue in his role as treasurer. View the 2025–26 board on our website here (scroll down to the photo gallery).
All pharmacy tips in one place
If you missed any of our recent pharmacy tips & tricks, or want to review them again, you can now access all 10 on our website here. Compiled with input from Victoria pharmacists and VDFP physician leads, the tips are part of our efforts to help improve connections and communication between family physicians and community pharmacists.
After-hours call groups in long-term care
Did you know? If you follow your patients into long-term care or take on a long-term care panel, a dedicated call group will care for them after hours. Participation in the call group is not mandatory, but well remunerated. Get in touch with the Vic-SI LTCI today by emailing Jessica at [email protected]
New Cheers are in!
A shout-out to Tuscany Medical Clinic who got Cheers! Check them out here and toss some confetti of your own to spread those good vibes!
Meet Kristin, our Care Innovations Director
Kristin spearheads Care Innovations work – including specialist engagement and seamless support for OUD patients – and our joint Physician Health & Wellness projects. If you want to help connect the dots for seamless patient journeys or contribute ideas to improve work-life balance, reach out to Kristin at [email protected]
