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Join the next UBC Geriatric Medicine Noon Rounds for a session on Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia. Event Details When: Monday, September 21 | 12:00–1:00 PM Presenter: Dr. Wendy Lin, Clinical Instructor, UBC Division of Geriatric Medicine Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 99243 646368 Passcode: 646368 Join the Zoom Meeting Participants are encouraged to join a few minutes early to ensure a prompt start and to mute their microphones upon entering the meeting. Attendance Credits Attendance credits...

If you’re finding it challenging to consistently meet the five LTC best practice expectations and have long-term care patients at Three Links Manor, Lakeview Lodge or Vineyards Residence, the C-MRP model may be an option for you. This option is being shared for your awareness, should it be helpful in supporting your practice and patient care responsibilities. The five LTC best practice expectations are: Proactive visits Meaningful medication reviews 24/7 availability Completed documentation...

When a patient needs mental health, substance use or social supports beyond what can be addressed in a primary care visit, knowing what local services are available and how they can support your patients can make referrals and connections to community resources easier. Join us for an evening with teams from Foundry Kelowna, PCN Psychology and PCN Social Work to learn what each service offers, how they complement primary care and how they can support patients and families in our community....

Join the Complex Care Menopause Clinic, Pathways BC and Vancouver Division of Family Practice for a practical, case-based webinar focused on applying the provincial Menopause Care Pathway in everyday clinical practice. Building on the launch of the Menopause Care Pathway, the session will explore menopausal hormone therapy prescribing, complex menopause presentations, abnormal bleeding and referral decision-making. Through applied clinical cases, participants will work through approaches to...

Black Physicians of British Columbia (BPBC) is developing its next five-year strategic plan and is inviting Black family physicians, residents, trainees and medical learners across Northern and Interior BC to share their perspectives. The Northern & Interior Regional Engagement Session will be facilitated by Dr. Toye Oyelese, a CODFP member and member of the Board of Directors. The session will provide an opportunity to share regional perspectives and help ensure the experiences, priorities...

Join us for an engaging session focused on connecting patients with accessible mental health and wellness supports across the continuum of care. Learn how Foundry Kelowna, PCN Psychology, and PCN Social Work can support individuals and families through mental health services, counselling, substance use support, primary care, social supports, and connections to community resources. This session will highlight the unique roles of each service, how they complement primary care, and how...

The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) has announced that its fall LFP billing education webinars have been postponed due to recent changes to the LFP Payment Model and the transition of the Panel Payment methodology. In the meantime, FPSC has developed two short, self-paced online courses to support physicians enrolling in the LFP Payment Model as longitudinal family physicians or LFP Locums. The courses are designed for both physicians and the office staff who support them. LFP...

With patient waitlists across B.C. now transitioning to the Health Connect Registry (HCR) as the province's single, centralized attachment waitlist, the Ministry of Health relies on PAS data, including provider panel and capacity information, for health system resource planning. The registry gives the province a complete picture of primary care clinics and capacity across B.C. This information is used to identify care gaps and guide future planning. When your panel numbers are accurate, the...

Third Space Charity is a community-based organization offering accessible counselling and support to young adults aged 18–29 across the Central Okanagan. Counselling That Reduces Barriers Third Space offers pay-what-you-can counselling, helping reduce financial barriers to accessing mental health support. Counselling is available in person or online, providing flexibility based on individual needs. The organization provides an inclusive and welcoming environment where young adults can explore...

The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on September 15. The AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the Division’s past year, review the financial statements, and participate in the governance of your Division. Following the AGM, the evening will continue with the Member Event, featuring the Innovation Exchange. Representatives from the KGH Foundation, the KGH Medical Staff Association (MSA), Shared Care & Specialist Services Committee, and the...