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Learn strategies to manage patient requests for opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and antimicrobials while supporting patient goals of care. This virtual 4-hour conference combines asynchronous lectures and a one-day interactive session, offering up to 9 CME credits for clinicians, administrators, and regulators. Read more >

Learn evidence-based approaches for using antipsychotics in dementia and strategies to reduce inappropriate prescribing in long-term care. Join Dr. Bryan Chow and HQBC for this practical virtual education session on March 11. Read more >

Family physicians can now use QuitNow’s secure referral portal to connect patients with free tobacco and vaping cessation coaching and structured follow-up support. Provider education sessions and downloadable clinic resources are also available to strengthen in-practice cessation care. Read more >

Join us at our upcoming Long-Term Care CME event with geriatrician Dr. Samir Sinha, focusing on safe prescribing and de-prescribing in older adults, including those living with dementia. Learn practical strategies to reduce medication burden, minimize risks, and improve patient outcomes in both home and long-term care settings. Read more >

See how Thrive Okanagan, a KGH Foundation initiative, is connecting community partners, healthcare providers, and non-profits to improve health and well-being in the Central Okanagan. Explore their latest videos highlighting work in primary care, physical literacy, and coordinated community supports that complement patient care, featuring insights from our very own Executive Director, Beth Whalley. Read more >

Join us for a maternity care CME session with Dr. Chelsea Elwood, focusing on the latest recommendations for antibiotic use and surgical site infection prevention in OB/GYN. This session is ideal for midwives, OB/GYNs, and family physicians with an interest in women’s health and antimicrobial stewardship. Read more >

We’re asking for your help sharing a short patient survey   with patients who live in the Central Okanagan and are currently pregnant or have been pregnant or delivered a baby within the last year . This survey is part of the maternity quality improvement project, led by the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice and funded by Shared Care.  Read More

To help us plan support for the coming year, we invite all family physician members to submit their anticipated locum coverage needs for 2026. Early requests allow us to better assist you. Locums are also encouraged to connect with us to book additional dates. Read More

Effective January 15, 2026, Interior Health aligns with provincial guidelines and Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations for ESR and CRP testing. CRP is now the preferred first test for inflammatory or infectious conditions, and routine dual ordering of ESR and CRP is no longer indicated. Read More

After 30 years in clinic practice, Dr. Larry Bobyn shares how he is transitioning to focus solely on long-term care as he moves toward retirement. In this month’s LTC Spotlight, he reflects on what makes LTC rewarding, how the team-based environment supports this stage of practice, and why he sees it as a sustainable and fulfilling retirement option. Read More