SIDFP webinar: Planetary Health – Caring for our planet as we care for our patients
The SIDFP is inviting all VDFP members to this webinar with Drs Mark Sherman and Valeria Stoynova. Date: Tuesday, February 27 Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm Location: Zoom Learning objectives: Understand the impact of Health Care on climate change in Canada and the world Identify five simple and tangible actions that can be done in clinical spaces […]
ICYMI: Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub orientation webinar
Perinatal Services BC has launched a new one-stop portal exclusively for health care professionals. The Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub offers perinatal and newborn health information resources, education, and BC alerts, all accessible without login. Join Hub experts to explore Hub features, functionality and available resources. Date: January 17 Time: 12 – 1pm on zoom […]
ICYMI: LTCI Learning Series ‘Addictions in Long-term Care’
This virtual LTCI Learning Series on Addictions in Long-term Care, presented by Dr. Chris Stuart and Dr. Chris Blashko teaches principles of, and approaches to, managing substance use disorder (SUD) in the elderly and in Long-term Care. The presentation has been certified for 1.5 Group Learning Mainpro+ credits from the College of Family Physicians of […]
Save the dates: Indigenous Cultural Conversations
Building on the success of Andy Bird’s 2023 series, the Victoria PCN is excited to share the dates for a 2024 series featuring Len Pierre. This series is designed to support you on the journey of Truth & Reconciliation and is open to all VDFP members. There will be 3 virtual lunch hour presentations and […]
Webinar: Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub orientation
Perinatal Services BC has launched a new one-stop portal exclusively for health care professionals. The Perinatal and Newborn Health Hub offers perinatal and newborn health information resources, education, and BC alerts, all accessible without login. Join Hub experts to explore Hub features, functionality and available resources. Date: January 17 Time: 12 – 1pm on zoom […]
LTCI Learning Series: Addictions in Long-term Care
This virtual LTCI Learning Series on Addictions in Long-term Care, presented by Dr. Chris Stuart and Dr. Chris Blashko teaches principles of, and approaches to, managing substance use disorder (SUD) in the elderly and in Long-term Care. The presentation has been certified for 1.5 Group Learning Mainpro+ credits from the College of Family Physicians of […]
New learning modules: Confidential information management and violence prevention
Island Health has endorsed new learning modules on confidential information management and on violence prevention. These courses are required for Island Health medical staff but are of interest to and accessible for all family physicians. Confidential Information Management Training As healthcare workers, we are tasked with the duty of protecting confidential information every day. Expansion […]
Perinatal Care: Safe skin-to-skin contact and SUPC resources launch webinar
Perinatal and newborn care providers play a critical role in equipping families with knowledge and education around SUPC and safer skin-to-skin practices. Join PHSA’s Perinatal Services BC to become familiar with new resources and learn about SUPC. Date: Wednesday, November 29 Time: noon – 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Learn more and register View flyer
ViC-SI LTCI Learning Series: Treatment of common dermatological conditions in long-term care
Join colleagues for an evening of dermatology education. This event is open to all interested family physicians. Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Matthew Galas, a local FP with a special interest in dermatology. Date: Wednesday, November 1 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom RSVP required. Click here to register View Flyer
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.
