PCN: New look, same strong partnership
The Victoria Primary Care Network has a fresh new look. As part of a Ministry of Health initiative, all PCNs are adopting a unified brand. The updated visual style features a new logo with yellow as the primary colours—a noticeable shift from the previous orange and teal design that closely aligned with the Division brand. […]
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 […]
Vancouver Island VTE Symposium
This Island Health engagement session on pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patient management brings together specialties managing these patients to discuss patient pathways, update algorithms and produce a white paper to help guide the future patient treatment on Vancouver Island. With the participation of multidisciplinary colleagues, they look forward to collaboratively refining […]
ICYMI: Welcome & Thank You Evening
Join us in celebrating our amazing Greater Victoria physician community, welcoming new doctors and honouring our retirees at our Welcome & Thank You evening on National Physicians’ Day! Date: Thursday, May 1 Time: 7 – 9 pm Location: Inn at Laurel Point View poster RSVP here
Newsflash April 10, 2025
This edition features an in-person learning session with Len Pierre, Pathways updates, and more. Find the Newsflash here
Pathways Update: CHS Health Units
A detailed phone and fax list of local Community Health Services (CHS) Health Units is now available on Pathways here.
No-cost trainings from the Opioid Response Network
Please see a list of upcoming no-cost learning opportunities here.
Chronic kidney disease guideline for review
The Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee (GPAC) is seeking physician review of the draft BC Guideline Chronic Kidney Disease – Diagnosis and Management by May 2. Reviewers may be eligible for credit towards continuing professional development or continuing medical education.
Divisions Dispatch April 9, 2025
The latest provincial newsletter from the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) features the Physician Leadership Scholarship Program accepting applications, Health Quality BC 2025 Clinical Fellowship accepting applications, HDC support for managing heart failure patients, the MSP-covered LifesTyleRx program for patients with metabolic/type-2 diabetes conditions, a webinar on OAT in Primary Care, and more resources and […]
ICYMI: Apply by April 11 for a fully licensed international grad
The deadline to apply for a fully licensed UBC IMG Family Practice Return of Service (ROS) resident is approaching fast. If you’re interested, please read the program information and submit the application form to Island Health by Friday April 11, 2025.
