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 […]

Divisions Dispatch October 12

The FPSC’s Divisions Dispatch includes updates on LFP payment model eligibility and the provincial attachment system (PAS), webinars on caring for opioid-using patients and on puberty suppression for gender-diverse youth, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here

ICYMI: Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit

This Collaborative Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum 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 talks on today’s most relevant perinatal topics, participants will be challenged to consider their work through interdisciplinary […]

A gratitude practice doesn’t have to be cheesy

Does the idea of ‘practicing gratitude’ make you roll your eyes? You’re not alone! Here’s a great resource with seven simple questions that aren’t trite. If you want a deeper dive, TED has curated this longer list. Happy Thanksgiving!

Health Workforce Innovation Challenge open

Is your team experimenting with innovative ideas and new solutions for workforce retention and support? The Health Workforce Innovation Challenge offers many opportunities for monetary awards. Register now

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 […]

Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we have compiled some local and online resources – from a Reconcili’action Sharing Circle webinar to the local Powwow to a Cultural Safety link tree for clinics – that can all support the truth and reconciliation learning journey. Reconcili’action Sharing Circle webinar Friday, […]

Divisions Dispatch September 20

The FPSC’s Divisions Dispatch includes updates on the after hours care program, a new chronic pain care pathway, the health authority engagement survey, postpartum/newborn and benzodiazepine prescribing webinars, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here

Webinar recording on Perinatal Wellness

The Perinatal Community of Practice recently hosted a webinar in collaboration with UBC CPD on Perinatal Wellness: Strategies for Supporting Overwhelmed and Sad Patients. You can view the recording, slides and resources here and claim UBC CPD self-learning credits.