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The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice seeks a Physician Lead to help drive shared care projects, including pathways for pain management and improved prenatal care. This role involves collaboration, leadership, and quality improvement training, with sessional compensation provided; approximately 8 hours per month time commitment. Express your interest here . Read More

Join us on November 20, 2024, for an evening focused on enhancing collaboration between family physicians and specialists. Key topics include colonoscopy referrals, skin cancer, and cryoneurolysis treatment.  Read More

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Division’s AGM on September 24 (over 60 members attended!). This year featured a keynote by Dr. Angel Arnaout on integrating AI into family practice, followed by a panel of physicians sharing their experiences using AI to enhance patient care. Read More

Our division hosted a virtual forum on October 1st to address the maternity care crisis, with 35 FPs and 2 NPs sharing insights and emphasizing the need for continued awareness. As birth rates rise, we’re collaborating with Interior Health and other care providers to enhance strategy planning—please consider offering your input by completing a brief survey. Read More

Family physicians are now able to use PAS to transfer patients from one clinic to another and from their panel to another physician’s. This will make the transfer process faster and benefit physicians leaving a clinic or retiring.  Read More

The Kelowna General Hospital flexible sigmoidoscopy clinic has closed, and physicians are kindly asked to resubmit referrals to the G.I. department directly. Dr. Adrian Morris and Dr. Joey Podavin sincerely thank you for trusting the clinic to serve the Kelowna community over the years. Read More

New anxiety resources, including an Adult Care Pathway and Patient Toolkit, are now available on Pathways. Clinicians can access them by searching "anxiety" or through the Psychiatry Adult section, and the toolkit with a workbook can be emailed to patients from the Anxiety Care Pathway. Read More

The latest PCN Newsletter covers team-based care events, updates on staffing and community partnerships, and educational opportunities, including pain management sessions and cultural safety workshops. Read More

Join us on November 5th for a Business & Operations in Family Practice event to network with peers, share best practices, and discuss management challenges. Limited to 20 participants. Read More

Attend the KGH CME Half-Day Event on October 25 from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm, focusing on excellence in hospitalized patient care, available in-person and online via Zoom. Read More

Don’t miss your chance to register for the October virtual sessions of the Canadian MAiD Curriculum, available at no cost for the first 12 months. Limited spots remain for licensed physicians, medical residents, nurse practitioners, and students. Read More

Family physicians and small clinics in BC are invited to join the Shared Care Project for late-stage heart failure, utilizing Supportive Cardiology Tools. Participants will receive training, feedback opportunities, compensation, and up to 45 MainPro+ credits. Register by October 15, 2024. Read More