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 […]
Event: Choosing Wisely for Patients and the Planet | The Primary Care Twist
Join Island Health’s next Primary Care Grand Round presented by Dr. Ilona Hale. Dr. Hale led the development of a Canadian guide to planetary health in primary care. Hosted by Drs. William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. Date: Wednesday, January 22 Time: 12 – 1pm Location: Zoom and Gorge UPCC boardroom View flyer No RSVP needed
Event: Medicine Grand Round | Hospital at Home Outcomes and Risk Factors
It’s been four years since Victoria launched its HaH Program, only the 2nd in Canada. Join this presentation on the results, comparing HaH clinical outcomes to traditional hospitalization. HaH is a team effort by Victoria’s entire medical community – bring your ideas on how our community can optimize this new sector of acute care! The […]
Newsflash December 19, 2024
This edition includes news on free health and safety assessments for local clinics, a new Provincial Academic Detailing Service topic, the VDFP holiday closure , the After Hours Care program’s holiday hours and more. Happy holidays and we’ll see you in the new year! Find the Newsflash here
Happy holidays & office closure
The Victoria Division is taking a holiday break between December 25 and January 1st. Our next Newsflash will be sent on Thu, January 16. We wish you a safe and happy holiday and we’ll see you in the new year!
Free health and safety assessment for local clinics
A new portal by Switch BC provides physician-specific resources to simplify building a tailored health and safety program, reducing administrative burdens. Victoria clinics interested in a free, confidential assessment can book an in-person appointment (2 hours max) with a health and safety advisor for the week of January 20 at [email protected]. Learn more at www.cphs.switchbc.ca or view the poster.
New supplier for Island Health’s home oxygen program
Do you sign Home Oxygen Program (HOP) applications? Effective January 1st, Island Health will use new respiratory equipment suppliers for the program as part of a province-wide change. Read more on the Island Health website. The update and the referral form are also available on Pathways.
VDFP co-hosts community roundtable on recruitment and retention
Family doctors, municipal government representatives, academic leaders, community organizations and business organizations recently came together for the Attracting & Retaining Family Doctors roundtable co-hosted by the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) and the Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice. The aim is to explore additional collaborative, multi-jurisdictional, cross-sectoral approaches to support local family […]
New Provincial Academic Detailing (PAD) Service topic
The PAD Service has launched a new topic: COPD – Inhaled Triple Therapy. To arrange a free 30-60 minute CME session with your local PAD pharmacist, email [email protected] or book directly in her calendar here. PAD is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for Mainpro+ credits.
Divisions Dispatch December 11, 2024
The latest newsletter covers new ovarian cancer prevention resources, a call to review the BC Guideline on Obesity and Overweight in Adults, a free BC Cancer webcast on Endometrial Cancer, Pathways direct messaging, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
