Event: Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit
P4P (Pregnancy for Professionals) is offering a free, collaborative Care for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum all-day learning event. It will bring together a range of perinatal care providers, from obstetricians, to family physicians, to midwives, perinatal nurses, pelvic physiotherapists, dieticians, lactation specialists, and more. Date: Saturday, November 4 Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Location: Zoom Free Registration […]
Conference: Fundamentals of Addiction
Victoria will be hosting this year’s Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine conference. The one-day “Fundamentals of Addiction” course is part of the conference and suitable for anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of caring for those with substance use disorders. Further information can be found here: Fundamentals of Addiction Date: Sunday, October 22 Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Location: Victoria Conference […]
Beer Banters with the Board are back!
Join hosts Drs Sarah Chritchley and Ali Dozzi for our first Beer Banter after the summer hiatus! Friday, September 29th, 4-6pm at the Penny Farthing Public House. Information and registration
Transforming Inhibition into Empowerment
Join South Island cardiologist Dr Daisy Dulay and digital storyteller Kristy Wolfe at this interactive zoom session to transcend the limitations imposed by shame. Through engaging discussions and activities, you will explore the power of storytelling in turning inhibition into empowerment. Spouses welcome! Date: Thursday, September 28 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm This event is […]
The Compass Program Presents: Eating Disorders Lunch and Learn
Do you have children or youth in your clinical practice who have eating disorders? Join this webinar and hear from Dr. Seena Grewal, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, how to approach eating disorders, including assessment and management, and some helpful clinical pearls. Date: Wednesday, October 4 Time: 12-1pm Please register here
Learn about Island Health Community Virtual Care
The VDFP is hosting a presentation on Island Health’s Community Virtual Care program. Learn about eligibility and suitability, as well as new caregiver and palliative supports. Open to all VDFP members. Date: Friday, September 22 Time: 12 – 1pm Location: online Physicians will be compensated with one hour at the current sessional rate. Register here.
Canadian MAID Curriculum Program launches in Victoria
Accredited national education modules are launching for clinicians who wish to learn how to assess and, if interested, provide MAID. Victoria has been selected as one of the launch sites. Date: Saturday, September 23, Time: 9 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 5pm Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital Commissioned by Health Canada and developed by CAMAP (the […]
Reconcili’action Sharing Circle for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Reichert & Associates invites you to join Gracie Kelly, Indigenous Relations Manager at the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, and guest speakers Peter Lang, President of the Chilliwack Métis Association and Dr. Francis Horne Sr., Elder who will be sharing their own reconcili’action journeys. Date: Friday, […]
ICYMI Remembering Dr Jennifer Oates Gathering on August 24
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the tragic passing of Dr. Jennifer Oates. Dr. Oates was a well-known and highly valued geriatric psychiatry specialist in our local physician network. The sudden nature of her passing makes this loss particularly hard. The South Island MSA has organized a gathering in remembrance of Dr. Jennifer […]
Lifelabs Healthcare Providers’ Conference
This free annual conference is designed for family physicians and others who regularly order and interpret laboratory tests. It is an educational opportunity designed to bridge the information gap between laboratory medicine and clinical practice. Friday, September 28 , 5pm, Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Information and registration
