Cheers for Peers: Share the love
Got a colleague who inspired you? Don’t keep it to yourself – give them a shout-out on Cheers for Peers to let them know.
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 […]
Save the date: Victoria Division AGM
Mark your calendar for our 2025 AGM and stay tuned for the invite unveiling our feature program! All members welcome and free professional childcare available. Date: Monday, October 20 Time: 5:15 pm – Appy Hour | 6:30 – Dinner | 7:15 – 8:45 | Program Location: Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
Newsflash August 14, 2025
This edition includes pharmacy tips on intervals for certain RXs, an opportunity to join a Traditional Pit Cook & Salmon BBQ and learn from “The Native Plant Guy”, and more. Read it here.
Pharmacy Tip #5: Intervals on RXs for targeted, controlled, and narcotic medications
Arghh! Frustrated with faxes back from pharmacists asking for a specific refill interval on certain medications? When prescribing refills for targeted, controlled, or narcotic medications, a specific frequency/interval is required that clarifies the minimum number of days at which the refills can be provided. Example: “Clonazepam 0.5mg 1 tablet once daily for 30 days with 2 refills, may refill […]
Divisions Dispatch August 13, 2025
The latest provincial FPSC newsletter includes an alert about Windows 10 support ending and the risks of continued Windows 10 use, dates for EMR Skill Building and LFP Payment Model Billing sessions, Indigenous-Specific & Cultural Safety recordings, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
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 […]
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group
It’s always great to get outside and connect with peers. August’s walk will be at Witty’s Lagoon Park. Please bring or wear something YELLOW to identify yourself as a physician. Families and dogs welcome! Date: Sunday, August 17 Time: 10 – 11:30 am Location: Witty’s Lagoon Park More info
Learning Series: Honouring Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care
Join this LTCI Learning Series event for a discussion with Dr. Holly Prince. Date: Tuesday, September 9 Location: Zoom Time: 5 – 6:30 pm RSVP here
ICYMI: Traditional Pit Cook & Salmon BBQ with J.B. Williams
Initiated by the Victoria and the South Island Primary Care Networks, this BBQ will be guided by Knowledge Holder, ethnobotanist, and gifted storyteller from the SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) and Ahousaht First Nations J.B. Williams – known as “The Native Plant Guy.” Family physicians from all work settings welcome. Read more Date: Saturday, August 23 Location: Cordova Spit, Tsawout […]
