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The APPLAUD Action Series, led by Health Quality BC and the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society, supports primary care teams in integrating effective AUD screening, diagnosis, and treatment into practice. The series runs from March to July 2025, and the registration deadline is Feb 21st. Read More

With only 35 of 68 Rota Physician positions filled and fewer physicians following their patients to long-term care, finding an MRP is becoming more difficult, leading to empty beds and care gaps. We are gathering input on whether Nurse Practitioners should assume MRP status for LTC patients—please complete this brief survey to share your perspective. Read More

The Ministry of Health requires all healthcare workers in long-term care, private hospitals, assisted living, and certain other facilities to wear medical-grade masks during direct patient care. This policy does not currently apply to family practice clinics. Read More

Join us on February 11, 2025, at the Prestige Beach House Kelowna for a CME event on Enhancing Palliative Care Practices , led by Dr. Marci Smit and Dr. Marianne Morgan. This session covers key palliative care principles, advance care planning, opioid management, and more. Read More

The Division is actively seeking physicians who are interested in serving as supervisors for international physicians  arriving in the Central Okanagan. This is an excellent opportunity to support the integration of new talent into the local healthcare community. Read More

The Spall Medical Clinic will permanently close its walk-in service on January 30, 2025, while continuing to provide care to its attached patients. We recognize the impact this may have on community physicians, as Spall Medical’s walk-in component has often been a crucial partner in managing overflow and after-hours care. We encourage you to consider how this change may affect your practice and patients.  Read More

PHSA’s Provincial Digital Referrals & Orders Program, powered by Ocean, is expanding to Family Practitioners across BC, offering a seamless way to manage referrals, orders, and advice requests. Clinics using Accuro, MedAccess, or OscarPro—or those interested in the Ocean Webportal—can enhance efficiency by securely exchanging and tracking patient information. Interested clinics are encouraged to take the first step by completing the  Program Intake Form Read More

Join us on March 12 at the Coast Capri for a special keynote by Elaine Alec, Syilx and Secwépemc leader and founder of Naqsmist Storytellers Inc., on the Cultivating Safe Spaces Framework . This Primary Care Network event runs from 5:30–8:00 PM with dinner included—stay tuned for registration details! Read More

Join us Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Bernie’s Supper Club for an educational evening as we screen the Canadian-made documentary, “ Plastic People ,” and learn about the effect of microplastics on our environment. Register here . Read More

FPSC is expanding the After-Hours Care (AHC) program to support family physicians in providing patient care during evenings, weekends, and holidays. To help us prepare our application for this exciting opportunity, please complete this short survey  to indicate your interest in participating as a user, staffer, or both. Read More

All physicians in the LFP Payment Model must re-enroll annually to continue billing. LFP locums must submit the locum enrollment code (98005) and registration form by March 31, 2025 , along with setting registration codes for their billing settings. Read More

Thank you for joining our inaugural Maternity Mentor Hour with Dr. Meisner! Resources shared include prenatal care guides, genetic screening tools, patient education materials, and medication safety databases. We look forward to seeing you at future sessions! Read More