New Victoria Division AGM date | Monday, November 4
We have moved our early-planned AGM to Monday, November 4th, as the College of Family Physicians Canada is holding its Family Medicine Forum in Vancouver on our originally planned AGM night. New date: Monday, November 4 Time: 5:30 – 9 pm Location: Delta Ocean Pointe Resort Registration: Stay tuned for our invite mid-September or register […]
New central phone number for UPCCs
The old phone number will be forwarded to the new one during the transition period. Island Health is setting up a central phone number to reach UPCCs and other same-day primary care clinics on the Island. The new number, 1-833-688-8722 (UPCC), is already live for Downtown, North Quadra, Saanich Peninsula and Gorge UPCCs. Other local go-live […]
VGH transitions to computerized provider order entry on September 14
Following the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) go-live at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in June, Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Health Centre (GRH) sub-acute unit and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) will go live on September 14. CPOE enables healthcare providers at these sites to send treatment instructions directly via the Electronic Health Record […]
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 […]
ICYMI: South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
All physicians in the South Island are invited! Bring your partner and your children (human and four-legged ones welcome) to enjoy food, bouncy castles, and info booths. Date: Sunday, September 8 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: Cadboro Gyro Park Register here
Newsflash August 15, 2024
This edition includes news on training to become a peer supporter, free MAiD training modules starting in the fall, and more. Read it here.
New course: Become a trained peer supporter!
Do you want to learn how to make a meaningful difference in your colleagues’ lives, develop your communication skills, and help foster a culture of caring? Get trained as a peer supporter and join the Greater Victoria Peer Support Program! The program provides short-term, one-on-one peer support. Our peer supporters offer a confidential, non-judgmental ear […]
BC Cancer Victoria changes record delivery
Electronic reports from BC Cancer Victoria will be delivered via Excelleris starting Monday, September 9. Read more
MAID curriculum launches 24 free fall sessions
The Canadian MAiD Curriculum (CMC) is the first nationally accredited, comprehensive educational program to support the practice of MAiD in Canada on behalf of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP). CAMAP has launched 24 free CMC fall sessions and a new Events webpage. Sessions are free of charge and open for licensed […]
VGH transitioning to computerized order entry on September 14
Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Health Centre (GRH) sub-acute unit and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) will go live with new computerized provider entry processes for staff on September 14.
