Local MHSU transformation initiatives seeking your input
The ISC (Interdivisional Strategic Council) Primary Care Mental Health & Substance Use Task Force is seeking your input to advance tools, resources, and recommendations for local MHSU transformation initiatives. To complete the survey and/or sign up for a focus group or 1:1 conversation, please click here (scroll down).
Would you like to learn about working with a PCN Indigenous Wellness Provider?
Four Indigenous Wellness Providers (IWPs) are now available to provide holistic support to your clinic’s Indigenous patients and their families, walking with them on their health and wellness journey. IWP training and patient encounters first started at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC). They are now ready to begin offering their support to the whole […]
South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
The VDFP, SIMSA, SIDFP, and SPPS invite you and your families to this annual fun event. Please join us on Sunday, September 10 at Cadboro Gyro Park from 12-4pm. Information and registration
Register now for the 36th Annual Chronic Pain Management Program
This educational offering is designed to assist clinicians in successfully managing patients with chronic pain, anxiety, and substance use. Co-sponsored by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Friday-Saturday, September 15-16, up to 9.5 hours Mainpro+ credits. Information and registration
Funded course: Fundamentals of Addiction
The Fundamentals of Addiction course is part of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine’s annual conference, held at the Victoria Conference Centre on Sunday, October 22nd at 8:30am. Register through Island Health MHSU for funding of the $175 course cost.
4th Annual WorkSafeBC and NAOEM Joint Conference for Community Physicians in Victoria
The 4th Annual WorkSafeBC and NAOEM Joint Conference for Community Physicians will be hosted at the Victoria Conference Centre on Saturday, October 28, from 8:15am-5pm. Up to 6.75 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1 credits. Residents can attend for free. Learn More
Newsflash July 13
Topics include a board video message, PCN Indigenous Wellness Providers, supporting Perinatal Care in our area, and more. Read more
Video message from the VDFP Board
Watch a video message from board chair Dr Melissa Duff and board director Dr Sarah Chritchley on a heartfelt concern and wish.
Have a “well summer”: food, tunes, and connection
Shake up mealtime with these great summer recipes from Dr. Yum and the Foodie Physician, and throw on some tunes with this classic summer playlist! For a deeper connection, check out the movie From Crisis to Connection that premiered at the recent Quality Forum. Whatever you do, don’t forget your sunscreen!
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