Summer reads for MDs
Check out these wellness-related books by medical professionals: • The Physician Wellness Project: A Doctor’s Roadmap to Job Satisfaction by Dr. Gregory Charlop: This book provides practice guidance for health care professionals searching for career fulfillment. It offers insight into creating a sustainable work-life balance and for rejuvenating passion. • A Doctor’s Dozen: Twelve Strategies […]
Ocean dips and hikes with peers
Recharge your batteries with your peers this month! Join Dips for Docs on Saturday, August 17, at 9 am on McTavish Beach (access at the end of Inverness Road), and/or drop in for a walk at Witty’s Lagoon Park on Sunday, August 18, at 10 am.
Keep the Cheers going!
Have a peer who made your day brighter or went the extra mile? Share your appreciation on our Cheers for Peers board. Keep the good vibes flowing!
ICYMI: Physician Health & Wellness resources
Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12 – 1 pm every Wednesday South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sun, August 18, 10 – 11:30 am, Witty’s Lagoon Need help now? Please call the Physician Health […]
Divisions Dispatch July 24, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes the July 8 LFP newsletter, updates on wildfire and emergency preparedness resources, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
ICYMI: Do you know how to use Practitioner Connectors?
Practitioner Connectors can make your referrals to Island Health Community Health Services much easier. Experienced nurses offer support regarding home support, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. They can discuss functional or clinical needs and desired outcome, and process referrals for Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Respite, and Adult Day Program. Call them directly at 250-519-5282. Read […]
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: Cultural Safety and unconscious bias
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) offers a session and Q&A on unconscious bias, how it can turn up in practice, and guidance us towards providing more culturally safe care. Date: Wednesday, September 18 Time: 6:30 pm Location: zoom RSVP
ICYMI: 6th annual South Island Physicians’ BBQ
A great event that just keeps going! Join us for our BBQ by VDFP, SIDFP, SIMSA, and SPSS. Open to all physicians in the South Island and their families. Date: Sunday, September 8 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: Cadboro Gyro Park View flyer and RSVP
Newsflash July 18, 2024
This edition includes updates on new Pathways features, Practitioner Connectors, and free childcare at our AGM. Read it here (link active after newsletter has been emailed to members).
