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We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Toye Oyelese and Dr. Rob Williams to the Division’s Board of Directors. Both will officially join at the September 9 AGM, bringing leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing family practice in the Central Okanagan. Read More

The Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model has been updated, with changes effective July 1, 2025, including the extension of the Transition Code process until March 31, 2026. Physicians are encouraged to review the full payment schedule to ensure accurate billing and take note of adjustments to Hospital at Home fees, FPSC network codes, and upcoming submission requirements.  Read More

As medical practices increasingly adopt AI tools like large language model scribes, it’s important to consider their environmental impact alongside their clinical benefits. Physicians can play a role in reducing the footprint of AI through thoughtful use, provider inquiries, and advocacy for sustainable practices. Read More

Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, for a Division Climate Action movie night at Bernie’s Supper Club Cinema featuring First We Eat . This inspiring documentary follows one family’s year-long challenge to live entirely on locally sourced food in Canada’s North.  Read More

General pediatric services at Kelowna General Hospital are now fully operational, with day and night coverage available for all pediatric patients as of August 15. New pediatricians and associate physicians have joined the team, strengthening service stability.  Read More

The Central Okanagan Pain Pathways Project, funded by Shared Care, invites healthcare providers and patients to share their insights to improve chronic pain management. Providers who complete the 10-minute survey  are eligible for sessional payment. Your support in encouraging patients to participate is greatly appreciated! Read More

Each month, we’re spotlighting a member of the Division team to help foster connection and build a stronger understanding of the people and roles that support our collective work. This month, we’re pleased to introduce Dr. Brian Mackay , who currently serves on the Central Okanagan Division’s Board of Directors. Read More

MAiD accounts for 7.5% of all deaths in Interior Health, yet only half of initial assessments in the Central Okanagan are completed by local family physicians. This short survey aims to understand barriers and explore how the Division can better support members interested in MAiD-related work. Read More

Join us for this year’s AGM, followed by a presentation from Dr. Sienna Bourdon on improving urgent access at the Patient Medical Home. In Redesigning Urgent Access: Strategic Changes for Family Practice , Dr. Bourdon will discuss the current local state of urgent access, present a quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing emergency department visits, and introduce tools to enhance patient access and office efficiency. Read More

Registration is now open for CAMAP’s free virtual MAiD Curriculum Fall sessions, running from September to November 2025. Open to physicians, NPs, residents, and NP students, these expert-led sessions offer practical, case-based learning to support MAiD practice across Canada.  Read More

If you have room in your patient panel, please consider accepting a fellow physician without a primary care provider to help ensure all physicians in our community have access to comprehensive care. If you have the capacity, please contact attachment@codivision.ca  to support this initiative. Read More

BC Cancer has released a new fact sheet to support primary care providers in explaining HPV-detected results to patients during the transition to HPV primary screening. The resource outlines updated guidance reflecting the latest understanding of HPV’s natural history.  Read More