How can we help primary care in Victoria recover from small and large disasters?
The Victoria Division is looking for a couple of physicians who want to plan how family practice offices can become prepared to respond to everything from burst pipes to earthquakes. If you are interested in starting a Primary Care Disaster Response working group, please email [email protected]. You will be compensated for your time.
Online course on syphilis available to BC clinicians
An online course by the BC Center for Disease Control and the Provincial Health Services Authority offers foundational knowledge to support you in the management and follow-up of syphilis cases and their contacts in BC.
Island Health respiratory services in the community
An overview of Island Health’s in-home community-based respiratory therapy services is available here.
Survey is open to help create a pediatric education framework
Child Health BC and BC Children’s are seeking your input in the first interdisciplinary Provincial Pediatric Education Framework. This will support foundational knowledge sharing anchored in the provincial Tiers of Service. The survey takes 20-30 minutes to complete and closes on January 10. Anyone who has provided or supported pediatric care in the past 10 […]
BCAMN accepting physician mentee applications for March intake
Looking for ways to better support patients living with complex pain, mental health and substance use issues? Are you burning out and would appreciate experts to mentor you and colleagues to inspire you? Apply to become a mentee in the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network (BCAMN) for Pain, Mental Health & Substance Use. Learn more at […]
ICYMI: New Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub launched
The new one-stop portal by Perinatal Services BC is designed exclusively for health care professionals. The hub offers perinatal and newborn health information resources, education, and alerts – all accessible without login. Read more and join their virtual orientation session on January 17 from 12 – 1 pm. Quick links • Explore the Hub at […]
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 […]
MOAs and Office Managers: Join the ‘Mindfulness for MOAs’ kick-off event
Please join us for the MOA Network’s kick-off event – Mindfulness for MOAs: Cultivating compassion, joy, and meaning amidst the chaos. Date: Wednesday, January 17 Time: 6 pm Location: Hotel Grand Pacific Compensation: Attendees receive $50 This event is open to MOAs and office managers working in PCN member clinics. RSVP to [email protected] Please share […]
Diabetes Virtual CME by Nanaimo Division
The Nanaimo Division is inviting VDFP members to join their Diabetes Virtual CME and learn about clinical tools for Diabetes management. Date: Thursday, January 18 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Virtual (a link will be emailed to registrants prior to the presentation) Credits: Claim up to 2 Mainpro+ Credits RSVP here View flyer
Coming Together for Patients: A talk about referrals with family physicians and specialists
Join us for an opportunity to socialize, build connections, and share ideas about improving referrals for everyone. This event is sponsored by the Care Transitions Committee. Physicians will be remunerated for 1.5 hours at the current DoBC sessional rate. Date: Tuesday, January 30 Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Hotel Grand Pacific Compensation: 1.5 hours […]
