New specialist maternity and women’s health clinic
At the Full Circle Clinic – Perinatal Care and Gynecology (formerly West Coast Perinatal Care), gynecologists, high-risk pregnancy specialists, family physicians, midwives, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff collaborate in nine specialized clinics including Urgent gyn assessment, pelvic organ prolapse, women’s sexual health, early pregnancy, and pregnancy loss. Updated referral form to be available […]
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: OAT in Primary Care: Prescribers Joint-Connect
Join Health Quality BC for a virtual Q&A for OAT prescribers. Date: Tuesday, April 16 Time: 5 – 6 pm Information and registration
Event: Early Psychosis Intervention program Open House
Island Health’s Early Psychosis Intervention program is inviting physicians and other community partners to come and visit their new office location. Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: 210-3960 Quadra Street View flyer
Event: Beer Banter
Come connect with colleagues old and new! Non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided. Hosted by Drs Melissa Duff (board chair) and Alexandra Dozzi (board director). Date: Thursday, April 25 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Location: The Fernwood Inn View flyer and RSVP
Event: Remission is possible – A new way to think about type 2 diabetes
Learn from Dr Brendan Byrne about type 2 diabetes remission, and how we can help more people reverse underlying insulin resistance and improve their glycemic control through a physician-led virtual care lifestyle medicine program covered by MSP. Date: Tuesday, May 14 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: zoom View the flyer and RSVP here. This […]
Event: Welcome and Thank You – Come mingle with ALL local colleagues!
Join us to pay tribute to retiring colleagues, offer a warm welcome to new ones, and celebrate Greater Victoria’s amazing medical community! Come mingle with physicians from ALL specialties and work settings! Date:Thursday, May 23 Time: 7pm – 9pm Location: Terrance Ballroom, Inn at Laurel Point Feel free to bring your +1. View the flyer and RSVP […]
Newsflash March 28, 2024
This edition includes a call for summer socials physician hosts, an invitation to a blanket exercise building Indigenous cultural competence, and more. Read it here
Divisions Dispatch March 19, 2024
The FPSC’s latest Divisions Dispatch includes the PAS (Provincial Attachment System) and LFP Payment Model newsletters, updates on a new pathway for children/youth with eating disorders, a new Insomnia Group by the Physician Health Program, a free counselling program by Gambling BC, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
New Saturday Summer Socials looking for physician hosts
The Wellness Committee is exploring small group socials for every other Saturday from May to August. We’re seeking members to host drop-in activities – paddleboarding, cycling, cold water swims, whatever you enjoy! You’ll be responsible for hosting one activity of your choice and we’ll take care of the logistics. All you have to do is […]
