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The Division is offering support to help clinics create or review Health Emergency Management plans to ensure effective disaster preparedness. This includes ongoing education, yearly plan maintenance, and engagement with clinic staff and community partners. For more information and to get involved, contact Members@codivision.ca. Read More

Join Dr. Kevin Lee for a Doctors of BC's Business Pathways webinar on clinic management and finance on June 11th, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Read More

We welcome Dr. Alastair Bryce as the new Physician Lead in Recruitment and Retention for the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice. Dr. Bryce, a family physician at Rutland Community Clinic, brings valuable experience from the UK and the IMG process. We also wish to extend our gratitude to Dr. Milt Stevenson for his 10 years of dedicated service as recruitment lead. Read More

The Ministry of Health is conducting a survey to understand the experiences and needs of healthcare providers regarding pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, which helps tailor medications to an individual's genetic makeup. The survey will inform a PGx education and awareness campaign. Read More

The Find A Family Doctor Program is now closed, with its functions transitioning to the provincial Health Connect Registry (HCR). The deadline for patients previously registered on our waitlist to consent for their information to be transferred to the HCR waitlist is July 31, 2024. If they miss the deadline they can register via the Health Connect Registry website or by calling 8-1-1. Read More

The Okanagan Lung Centre is now accepting new consult requests for conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sarcoid, and interstitial lung disease after being closed to new referrals for over a year. Read More

Join the UBC Family Practice Program for the 6th Annual Regional Scholar Day, showcasing research projects by second-year residents in partnership with Okanagan South and Kootenay Boundary sites. Attendees are eligible for 3.5 Mainpro + credits. Read More

The Climate Action Committee has provided practical and eco-friendly tips to reduce costs and environmental impact in your medical practice, from cleaning supplies to glove usage. Read More

As part of the LTC Transitions to the Emergency Department Initiative, our Division has collaborated with Dr. Trisha Mackle to enhance communication regarding hospital transfers for LTC patients. Physicians are reminded to call the KGH ED, speak to the Emergency Department Physician Lead, and provide patient details and reasons for transfer. Read More

Dr. Milt Stevenson has been named Kelowna's Citizen of the Year for his extensive volunteer work, including his efforts with the Friends of the South Slopes Society, constructing and maintaining trails, and championing the Rutland Community Clinic, reflecting his commitment to community service and physician engagement. Read More

The OR at KGH seeks family physicians to serve as surgical assistants, particularly for after-hours calls and elective procedures across various surgical specialties, with training provided; interested physicians are encouraged to complete a survey for further details and contact Janet Evans at jae95@me.com for inquiries. Read More

Interior Health and Cottonwood’s Short Stay Unit is introducing Nurse Practitioner Crystal Grymaloski, enhancing patient care with her extensive experience. This marks a new phase with a soft launch approach, focusing on unattached patients and maintaining GP involvement. Plans for patient attachment, after-hours coverage, and shared care are under review for further improvement. Read More