Meet the Practice Support Program coaches for Victoria physicians
FPSC’s Practice Support Program (PSP) offers customized services to help your practice become more efficient, create more time for proactive patient care and for adopting the patient medical home attributes. Meet the four coaches who support Victoria-based physicians. They’re only an email away! Niru Puri: [email protected] Niru brings over 30 years of experience in […]
Divisions Dispatch May 15
The FPSC’s latest newsletter includes the May 10 LFP payment model newsletter, application information for the Clinician Fellowship in Health Care Quality Program, as well as several webinars (including on protecting patients through wildfire season), events, and engagement opportunities that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Greater Victoria perinatal care updates
Shared Care Project: The Shared Care Project Steering Committee has expanded to a larger group to include various perspectives on perinatal care. Members now include: Sarah Lea, Family Physician-Obstetrician; Shana Johnston, Family Physician-Obstetrician; Stephanie Mancini, Family Physician-Obstetrician; Astrid Fritzche, Registered Midwife; Elizabeth Hayward, Peer; Flora Teng, Obstetrician; Jane Baker, Registered Midwife; Lauren Kitney, Pediatrician; Rebecca […]
The Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub is seeking your feedback
At the six-months mark after launch, Perinatal Services BC (PSBC) is seeking your confidential feedback on their Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub. Their PSBC Hub Survey 2024 (vch.ca) will take under 10 minutes to complete and closes on May 31st.
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: Beer Banter with the Board
Come connect with peers! Hosted by Drs Sarah Chritchley and Steve Goodchild. Non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided. Date: Friday, May 31 Time: 4 – 6 pm Location: Penny Farthing Public House View flyer and RSVP
Newsflash May 9, 2024
This edition includes learning resources for Mental Health Week, challenges in emergency departments and advocacy efforts from Doctors of BC, Métis Health & Wellness Event for VPCN, the latest Divisions Dispatch, and more. Read it here
It’s Mental Health Week (May 6-12, 2024)
This year’s theme is Healing Through Compassion. Find out what’s happening through the BC Chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Agency or have a look at CMHA’s Compassion Toolkit for more. Need a bit of support yourself? The Greater Victoria Peer Support Pilot Program was successful and has been sustained! You can learn more and […]
Get Moving with Office Yoga
It can be hard to fit movement into a busy day – but have you tried desk yoga? This brief activity can have a powerful impact on overall well-being, even with demanding work schedules. Learn more through this video, or check out these written instructions. A little goes a long way!
Keep the Cheers going!
Want to say bravo for a job well done, or thank a peer who made your day? Post your Cheers for Peers here to let them know and keep the cheers going.
