Preparing for the transition from cytology to HPV primary screening
To help you prepare for the January 2024 transition, the BC Cancer Cervix Screening Program invites you to their November 27th webinar Cervix Screening in BC: Preparing for the Transition from Cytology (Pap Test) to HPV Primary Screening in collaboration with UBC CPD. Their latest Update Bulletin includes a brief summary of the changes and […]
Have a say on MAiD safeguards in BC
The Ministry of Health is seeking your feedback on MAiD safeguards when new legislation will come into effect on March 17, 2024. Their Feedback on Draft BC Provincial Safeguards for MAiD for Mental Disorders survey is open until November 15 at 5pm. Background In preparation for the Federal Government’s upcoming expansion of eligibility for Medical […]
Island Health Addiction Medicine learning opportunities
Please see Island Health’s list of MHSU learning opportunities until December. Includes registration, Zoom links, and resources of interest.
After Hours Care Program pilot update
It’s been just over one month since the After Hours Care service was launched on September 21 and started accepting patient calls. As of October 30, the Greater Victoria region as one of the four pilot sites represents 51% of the After Hours Care Program’s total participants (277 of 543). Thank you to all Victoria […]
Proposal on local perinatal care model submitted
The joint Perinatal Care Steering Committee submitted a proposal “Development of a Culturally Safe Team-based Perinatal Care Model for the Greater Victoria Area” to the Shared Care Committee and is hoping for approval by the end of November. If you have questions, please contact Myla Yeomans-Routledge, project manager, at [email protected].
ICYMI: Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit on November 4
P4P (Pregnancy for Professionals) is offering a free, collaborative Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum all-day learning event this Saturday, November 4th on zoom. The all-day learning event will bring together a range of perinatal care providers, from obstetricians, to family physicians, to midwives, perinatal nurses, pelvic physiotherapists, dieticians, lactation specialists, and much more. Through […]
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 […]
Newsflash October 20
Topics include why colleagues attend the AGM, trivia decoded, an LTCI webinar on dermatology, and more. Read it here
Why colleagues attend the AGM: Hear from Drs Ian Bekker and Magnus Macnab
We hope to see you at our Nov 2nd AGM! Here’s what Dr Ian Bekker who works in long-term care told us: “Going to an evening event seems like a lot of work: getting ready, driving, parking, engaging… But the VDFP AGM is worth it. Why? It feels good to see all the other people working […]
AGM trivia decoded
Are you wondering what the AGM trivia is all about? This special game after our short business part is going to be 100% non-medical! Think recognizing songs or completing a fun, brief group task. Members (and their partner or MOA if you bring them) will be part of table-based competing teams. The trivia will be […]
