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Did you know a single nitrile glove has a carbon footprint nearly four times greater than a 20-second handwash? Reduce environmental impact and save costs by only using gloves when there's a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids. Check out this poster to help your office staff adopt more sustainable glove use practices. Read More

Naema Parson and Michelle Cowles joined the Division team in February 2024. Together, they are responsible for leading Patient Medical Home engagement and physician and MOA recruitment and retention. Read More

The Central Okanagan Primary Care Network seeks 12-14 members for its new Community Advisory Group to enhance healthcare delivery; positions include six community partners and two patient partners for 3-year terms, with sessional pay for family physicians. Read More

Save the Date: The Central Okanagan Division Annual General Meeting will be held on September 24, 2024, at the Hotel Eldorado, featuring a special event on the role of Artificial Intelligence in family practice. Join us to connect, learn, and explore AI’s impact on patient care and practice efficiency. Read More

The Seniors Health and Wellness Centre has updated its referral form and information guide, now available on the Interior Health Authority website and Pathways for easy access. Read More

Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC) offers family doctors funding, mentorship, and hands-on experience to enhance their obstetrical skills and services, with flexible, customizable learning options. For details, see the Program Information Package. Read More

We are seeking new Rota Physicians to join our team, as current members are nearing capacity and there is a growing need to ensure sustainability in managing LTC patients. With only 35 of 68 needed positions filled, your involvement will help provide crucial care for patients. We aim to create a system where family physicians feel empowered to choose to continue caring for their patients as they transition into LTC, OR to transfer care to an experienced RP. Read More

Curious about patient attachment in the Central Okanagan? Brianna Canuel, our Attachment Coordinator, helps connect residents on the Health Connect Registry (HCR) with a primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) in their community. Read More

This month's long-term care updates feature changes to funding under the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) model, along with a new $290 billing option for providers not eligible for LFP. We're also seeking an extension to finalize the Memorandum of Understanding for the LTC Initiative. Additionally, don't miss an upcoming virtual CME event focusing on managing opioid use disorder in LTC. Read More

Join us on June 10th for the 6th Annual UBC Family Practice Residency Program Regional Scholar Day, where graduating residents will present their scholarly work, with a focus on planetary health. The event will feature presentations on projects such as inhaler prescribing rates' carbon footprint implications and mitigating operating room plastic waste. Read More

Cottonwoods Short Stay Unit (SSU) has introduced NP Crystal Grymaloski to provide support, forming an On-Call group for weekend coverage during a 6-month pilot period. Additionally, efforts are made to ensure continuity of care, with Crystal providing Admission and Discharge reports to patients' FPs if followed during their time at SSU. Read More

Starting June 24th, facility-based care billing under the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model will begin, with preparations and billing details now finalized. Read More