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Division members, in collaboration with IH, have created a toolkit to assist in eliminating exam table paper in offices, containing resources such as an email template, posters, and information on the benefits, including reduced waste, office expenses, and staff workload. Read More

Our Division is transitioning our Find a Family Doctor service to the Provincial Health Connect Registry, aiming to streamline attachment and reduce wait times. We have sent email reminders to patients who have registered on our list to transfer to the new system, with a 35% response rate to date, and efforts, including phone calls and articles in local newspapers, are ongoing to ensure a seamless transition for patients. Read More

The Long-Term Care Initiative update for February discusses ongoing LTC roadshows, a call-out for physician leads to join the LTCI, tips for proactive visits to LTC patients, and an upcoming CME event on February 29th with Dr. Trevor Janz. Read More

The Central Okanagan Long Term Care Initiative is seeking an LTCI Physician Lead and FP Advisory Team members. Roles involve providing clinical leadership and facilitating quality improvement. If interested, apply here for this impactful opportunity. Read More

Effective March 1, 2024, the CODFP is discontinuing the publicly accessible clinic lists on its website and redirecting the general public to the Pathways Medical Care Directory, which offers greater flexibility and content options for members at no cost. The Division continues to support clinics in transferring their information to Pathways. Read More

The CODFP Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Whalley as the new Executive Director of our Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice Read More

Our December member social was a success! The Division members were given an opportunity to socialize, enjoy a lovely meal together, and CODFP board members and staff hosted a series of table discussions to gather member feedback on key topics. Stay tuned for more information on new initiatives in response to member feedback. Read More

The BCCA Cervix Self-Screening program will be launching across the province at the end of January. Individuals who self-screen and have positive HPV results will be directed to their primary care providers or local clinics for cytology testing. Read More

Join us for an event “Navigating Insurance Forms and Reducing the Administrative Burden” featuring case-based learning on common requests of FPs from benefit providers. Hosted by Dr. Mammoliti and Adam Ly, OT. Read More

Update on Provincial Attachment System (PAS): Extended Deadline for $6,500 Payment and Important Reminders Read More

CODFP has secured an exclusive group rate for CODFP members who wish to compost in the workplace. Valley Pro Recycling will supply clinics with a composting bucket and pick up scraps on a weekly basis. The cost is $25 per month, plus a one-time registration fee of $20. Read More

The CODFP Climate Action Committee would like to make members aware of a virtual conference “Planetary health in clinical practice” featuring eight experts from across the country, including keynote speaker Dr James McCormack. Read More