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The Kelowna Medical Society (KMS) invites physicians, residents, medical students and their families to its annual Santa Brunch. Enjoy a festive morning with brunch, cookie decorating, crafts and a special visit from Santa! Santa will arrive at 12:00 PM. With advance parent participation, Santa will also distribute a gift to your child. Event Details When: Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM. Where: Kelowna Golf & Country Club, 1297 Glenmore Drive Who’s Invited: Family physicians,...

Looking to get more out of Pathways? A new resource brings together tips and guidance to help you navigate the directory more efficiently and make better use of its features. Learn how to streamline searches, filter results, create email bundles of patient resources, find virtual care options, access advice services and send service requests directly through Pathways. The resource also explains how to share your own clinical resources and report incorrect information. Explore Pathways Tips...

The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) offers workshops and learning resources on topics such as communication, managing difficult patient interactions, patient safety, documentation and reducing medico-legal risk. These learning opportunities provide practical strategies and insights that physicians can apply in their everyday practice. Whether you are new to practice in BC or an experienced physician looking to refresh your skills, CMPA resources can support ongoing learning and...

The BC Cancer Cervix and Colon Screening Programs have shared new resources to support primary care providers in discussing screening recommendations with patients and managing follow-up care. HPV Primary Screening: Why It's Safe to Rescreen in 5 Years When a patient's HPV test is negative, the recommended interval before their next cervical screening is five years. These resources explain the evidence behind this interval and offer support for discussing the recommendation with patients....

The FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program continues to grow across BC, with 121 family physicians and one nurse practitioner enrolled as of November 4, 2026. In the Central Okanagan, 19 physicians are already participating as mentors or mentees. Mentorship is available in several areas of practice: Longitudinal family practice Long-term care Inpatient care Pregnancy and newborn care Locum practice Whether you're looking to expand your scope of practice, move into a new area of care or share your...

The 5th Annual Hematology Update brings together plenary presentations, case discussions and small-group workshops focused on evidence-based approaches to hematology practice. The program will focus on: Current hematological issues encountered in primary care and updated guidelines for diagnosis and management New treatment options through case discussions Evidence-based treatments informed by current clinical and scientific information Improving interprofessional care coordination for...

The BC Cancer mobile mammography vehicle will be visiting West Kelowna from December 14 to 19. The visit provides a local breast screening option for eligible patients in the Central Okanagan and surrounding communities. Location TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 3551 Carrington Road, West Kelowna Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners can share this information with eligible patients who may be due for breast screening. Patients in surrounding communities can also use the BC Cancer clinic...

The FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program is hosting a virtual learning session on Leading a Primary Care Team, presented by Dr. Lawrence Yang. The session will feature brief presentations on services available through the FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program, Practice Support Program and Physician Business Services. Participants will also take part in breakout-room discussions. Learning Objectives Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore how learning from the session can be applied in...

We’re excited to announce the return of the Clinic Grants Program! Following the success of the past two years, the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice is once again offering grants to support our community family practice members. Members are encouraged to apply for funding to implement projects that make meaningful improvements to clinic operations, staff support, and patient and physician experiences, while strengthening connections within our primary care community. Funding...

Three months into the Collaborative MRP (C-MRP) Model at Vineyards Residence, physicians and nursing staff report positive impacts on communication, timely care, teamwork and continuity for residents. Overall effectiveness was rated 8.7/10 by physicians and 10/10 by nursing staff, up from 8/10 by physicians and 5.8/10 by staff prior to the model launch. A review of emergency department transfer data also found a reduction in transfers from 9 to 5, alongside a higher hospital admission rate,...