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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.
UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology HOLD Trial
Dr. Katrina Bouchard, Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and her team are recruiting participants with low sexual desire/arousal and their partners for the HOLD...
Child Health BC Opportunity for Physicians
Invitation to Participate: Focus Group for Physicians We are seeking physicians working in settings—such as primary care, urgent care, nursing stations, child development centres, public health...
PrimaryCare Medical Staff Calendar of Events
Dr Kelsey Mills presenting on “Women’s Health in PrimaryCare: Menopause” on July 15th,12:00 – 1:00 Dr. Ramm Herring & Dr. Ashley Heaslip co-presenting on “The Primary Care Role in Addiction...
Benzodiazepines: Best Practices in Primary Care
The BC Centre on Substance Use has published Benzodiazepines: Best Practices in Primary Care, which offers best practices for benzodiazepine prescribing in primary care, including indications for...
The Power of Social Connection
Connection isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer for physician wellness. Having a trusted circle of colleagues to lean on, laugh with, and learn from can make all the difference in...
South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
Join us for the 7th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ for food, fun and connection with your physician colleagues from across the South Island. 📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025 ...
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 forward-thinkers, collaborators and passionate...
LTC Recruitment
Make a Meaningful Impact in Long-term Care Are you looking for meaningful work where you can build strong connections and be part of a collaborative care team? Consider joining our vibrant community...
Dr Alex Kilpatrick and the HDC App
In case you missed it, check out our co-chair’s video about his experiences with the Health Data Coalition (HDC) app in the Divisions of Family Practice’s Dispatch newsletter.
New Attachment Phone Numbers
With attachment work being as busy as ever, we’ve added a second attachment phone number for patients and providers working with our amazing Attachment Coordinators! Attachment support and inquiries...
New T’Sou-ke First Nation Community and Health Centre
The Western Communities PCN is excited to support the new T’Sou-ke First Nation Community and Health Centre in Sooke. This 12,500 square foot centre stands on T’sou-ke First Nation land, adjacent to...
Practice Ready Assessment (PRA-BC) Return of Service Program
Is your clinic interested in being considered for participation in the Practice Ready Assessment (PRA-BC) Return of Service program? Nine candidate placements are available for the Spring...