Divisions Dispatch December 3, 2024

The latest newsletter covers changes to the CLFP payment, extended transition funding for inpatient care, panel management training for MOAs, BC Cancer Screening letters available on Health Gateway, a Brain-Health-PRO-in-a-nutshell infographic, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here

ICYMI: AGM photos are in!

More than 120 physician members, their guests, Division staff and members of the Indigenous community joined us for our November 4 AGM.  View our photo gallery  

FPs reignite: Building resilience in the age of burnout

Tune in for this engaging webinar with renowned psychologist and author Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody uses humour and honesty to build resilience and empower family physicians facing burnout. Tuesday, January 21, 9 – 10am. Register here

Join the last Dip for Docs of the year

Brr-ave the cold with peers on Saturday, December 21st, at 9 am. Meet at Parker Beach on Parker Avenue in Cordova Bay. First-timers get a t-shirt or toque!

Praise is medicine!

As our AGM keynote speaker Len Pierre said, “Praise is medicine.” So don’t hold back if you want to say bravo for a job well done, or thank a peer who made your day! Post your Cheers for Peers here to let them know.

Secure your MOA professional development funding

MOAs in physician-owned PCN clinics have until March 31 to access up to $500 each to cover professional development time/fees. Read more and apply. MOA or FP can complete the form (FP signature required). Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Do you have capacity to attach a parent & baby dyad?

With postpartum care stabilizing, the most significant care gap is now releasing parent and baby dyads following postpartum care at 6-8 weeks. If you have capacity to attach babies and/or parent & baby dyads, please click here and an attachment coordinator will contact you. You can attach as many or as few as you decide, […]

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 […]

Newsflash November 21, 2024

Read about the new pain care pathway and ULP coverage available and check out our new AGM photo gallery! Read the Newsflash here