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Get Involved in Your Division
Get On Board! Join the SIDFP Board of Directors The SIDFP Board is recruiting new members. Contribute your voice, leadership and experience to the SIDFP Board and be part of a tight knit group of...
Honouring Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care
We are pleased to invite you to our virtual LTCI Learning Series on Honouring Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care on Tuesday September 9th from 5:00-6:30pm with Dr. Holly Prince. Register here!...
Division Staff Update
Farewell, Kim! After four years with the South Island Division, Kim Brown is pursuing a new chapter! We are so grateful for Kim’s dedication, care and contributions to the South Island Division and...
Salt Spring Island PCN
As part of the Salt Spring Island PCN’s rollout, the Gulf Islands Driftwood has published an article explaining what the PCN is, how it benefits the community, and the roles the Health Connect...
The Health Connect Registry on Salt Spring Island
“Our Health Connect Registry booth at the Salt Spring Island Farmer’s Market was busy with conversation as I engaged with locals, many of whom shared stories about being on the registry for years...
PCN Attachment Team on the Go!
Our amazing PCN Attachment team is hitting the pavement to educate South Island communities on the Health Connect Registry. The team recently spent a couple of sunny afternoons in Brentwood Bay,...
PCN Governance Changes
The PCN Steering Committee has gone through many changes in the past year, including receiving backbone support from the Division that includes a greater oversight role, as well as ensuring...
Update Allied Health Resources in the Saanich Peninsula PCN
The Saanich Peninsula PCN has welcomed three clinics over the past year – Marigold, SPOT and Viewmont – and has expanded access to neighbourhood allied health resources (SW and MHSU) to support...
Combined Clinical and Residential Condo for Rent – Physician Owned
A fantastic live-in and workspace is available for rent at Shoal Point, perfect for a new-to-town FP. The fully furnished waiting room, clinic space and residence have been upgraded with new carpet...
Why Dr. Sienna Bourdon Lives and Works in Greater Victoria
Dr. Sienna Bourdon of Shoreline Medical shares why she chooses to live and work in Greater Victoria. Check out the video she did with the South Island Prosperity Partnership’s Victoria Rising...
Reminder: Upcoming Traditional Pit Cook and Salmon BBQ
Registrants will spend a day by the ocean immersed in the traditional foodways of the Coastal First Peoples, guided by Knowledge Holder, ethnobotanist, and gifted storyteller from the SȾÁUTW̱...
LFP Panel Payment Updates
Check out the latest LFP Panel Payment Update newsletter for information on the following: LFP Panel Payment reminders and ongoing panel updates in the PAS Billing tips Reminder to submit your FPSC...
BCAMN Now Accepting Mentee Applications for Fall Intake
Looking for ways to better support patients living with complex pain, mental health and substance use? Are you burning out and would appreciate experts to mentor you and colleagues to inspire you?...
Tools to Support Child and Youth Mental Health
BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and BC Children’s Health Bridge have partnered with Our Kids’ Health Network to create videos and infographics for families and caregivers with...
Text Message Education Resources for Parents
SmartParent is Canada’s first prenatal and parenting education program delivered through text messaging. It makes evidence-based, relevant, and timely information available to all parents,...
Mind Space (formerly CBT Skills Group Society)
Mind Space is a BC non-profit organization offering MSP-funded mental health programs that help individuals develop skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, executive functioning...
New Resource: Explaining HPV-Detected Results to Patients Based on an Updated Understanding of the Natural History of HPV
To ensure patients understand their cervix screening results, it is essential that health care providers are up to date with the natural history of HPV and the potential clinical implications....
Crisis Response, Community Led (CRCL)
CRCL Victoria is a Peer Assisted Care Team Model operated by AVI Health and Community Services, providing care on the territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations, and the...
Free Adult Health Programs through Self-Management BC
Self-Management BC, supported by the Province of British Columbia, offers FREE health programs for adults of all ages with one or more ongoing health conditions. Programs are offered in person,...
PrimaryCare Medical Staff Calendar of Events
Dr. Ramm Herring & Dr. Ashley Heaslip co-presenting on “The Primary Care Role in Addiction Services” on October 15th,12:00– 1:00 Dr. Jeff Kerrie & Dr. Blasko presenting “Adult Eating...
Free Webinar: Introduction to Trigger Point Injections
Physicians are invited to attend a free 45-minute webinar introducing the clinical value of trigger point therapy in treating musculoskeletal pain. This educational session explores the role of...
MOA Survey on Referral Processes
The Specialist Referrals project team is conducting a short survey to better understand the Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) perspective on referral processes. We’d be grateful if you could forward...
Registration is Open for 2025 JCC Conference
The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCC) are pleased to invite you to the 2025 JCC Conference on October 6 & 7, 2025, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. The JCC Conference aims to inspire...
Webinar: Practical Strategies for Diagnosing ADHD in Children (Part 2)
Child Health BC is pleased to announce the next webinar in our Pediatric Knowledge Exchange Series! On Aug 19 from 12pm-1pm PST: Practical Strategies for Diagnosing ADHD in Children (Part 2) – Join...
Fall 2025 Canadian MAiD Curriculum Session Now Open for Registration!
The Canadian MAiD Curriculum September, October, and November 2025 session schedule is now live—and registration is open! These virtual, expert-led sessions are open to physicians, medical...
New Physician Wellness Podcast
Check out The Expanded MD Podcast hosted by Dr. Sarah Lea, a local family physician, executive coach, and keynote speaker. The recently launched podcast releases new episodes bi-weekly, offering...
New Western Communities PCN Program Lead
We are thrilled to welcome, Levi Newnham, our new Western Communities PCN Program Lead, to the team! Levi joined SIDFP on July 21 and is excited to contribute to the growth and well-being of the...
New Langford Clinic Coming Soon!
A new primary care clinic is set to open early next year. When it opens, the 4,400-square-foot clinic is expected to serve 12,500 patients and is a partnership that includes the City of Langford,...
Addiction Medicine Resources Acute Care Physicians
Island Health has developed a one-pager outlining addiction services in the region. Check it and other handy reference materials out on the Resources page of our website.