The Well-being Index is live – sign up today
Have you signed up and taken your first self-assessment yet? It only takes a few minutes and provides you with valuable insights into your well-being. Anonymous aggregate data will also help shape well-being initiatives in support of our local physician community. Make your well-being a priority and sign up here (invitation code: DIVISIONSWBI). Read more
Got a Valentine’s cheer for a peer?
With Valentine’s Day approaching fast, consider using our Cheer for Peers platform to express appreciation for a colleague who made your day or inspires you! Post your cheers here to let them know.
ICYMI: 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 8 – 9 pm on March 3 Dips for Docs: Next dips Sat Feb 22 and March 15, 9 am at Fenn Beach South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sun, Feb 16 (Lone […]
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 […]
New: Wakeful Wednesday
Join BC Children’s Hospital for this new series of online mindfulness sessions tailored to health professionals’ needs. Date: Wednesday, February 19 and every third Weds of the month Time: 5:15 – 6 pm Location: zoom RSVP here
Event: Dips for Docs
This January, we were thrilled to welcome nine new colleagues to our Dip for Docs community! Curious to see what it’s all about? Bring a colleague and come experience the next cold water dip. Date: Saturday, February 22 Time: 9 am Location: Fenn Beach (Cordova Bay)
Empowering clinics webinar: Building a health and safety program
Do you have questions about workplace health, safety, and well-being? This session will provide resources to help community FPs keep their workplaces healthier and safer for themselves, staff, and patients. Led by SWITCH BC within Doctors of BC’s Business Service program. Date: Wednesday, February 26 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm RSVP here
Event: Bites ‘n Banter with your peers
Come chat and catch up with your colleagues at our first Bites ‘n Banter of the new year! Hosted by board directors Drs Melissa Duff and Steve Goodchild. Date: Friday, February 28 Time: 5 – 7 pm Location: Moxies 1-1010 Yates Street View flyer RSVP here
Event: Pathways Lunch & Learn
This interactive webinar with Dr Tracy Monk is for new and seasoned users alike. Learn quick tips to streamline care using Pathways and get an overview of the new care pathways for concussion and pelvic floor disorders. Date: Tuesday, March 4 Time: 12:30 – 1 pm Location: zoom RSVP here
Newsflash January 30, 2025

This Newsflash edition includes updates on practice continuity planning, the Well-Being Index, an AI scribes webinar, and more. Find the Newsflash here