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Physician team relocating to Vancouver Island thanks to multi-division collaboration

The Vancouver Island Regional Recruitment and Retention Working Group works together to assist GPs as they explore practice options on Vancouver Island.

Interdisciplinary approach to care creates sense of community, benefits patients and providers

As clinical care becomes more complex, providing patient-centred care relies increasingly on coordinated interdisciplinary teamwork.

A sense of community benefits patients and providers

As clinical care becomes more complex, providing patient-centred care relies increasingly on coordinated interdisciplinary teamwork.

PMH practice assessment event provides valuable GP engagement opportunity

The Central Interior Rural Division (CIRD) hosted three successful events that encouraged members to complete the GPSC Patient Medical Home (PMH) Assessment and provided a great opportunity for individual engagement and conversations with physicians.

Innovative ways divisions are getting to “yes” on Section 41

There are various ways to comply with Section 41 of the new BC Societies Act, and the Vancouver and Powell River Divisions have taken innovative approaches.

Divisions of family practice support physicians in improving access to care for transgender patients

Transgender care has been identified as an emerging health care issue for family physicians and primary care providers.

Divisions are advocating for mental wellness through MDs4Wellness groups

Many divisions across BC are actively working to counteract burnout and develop stronger social connection between members.

A trio of safe, welcoming clinics open in southern Vancouver Island schools

In 2016, three school-based clinics opened with help from the coordinating activities of the Sooke/ West Shore LAT on Vancouver Island, which brought multiple agencies and individuals to the table to hammer out agreements.

Shuswap North Okanagan school-based clinic will improve access to care for rural students

A new wellness centre at the Sullivan Campus of Salmon Arm Secondary will provide health care services and mental health support to local students who may otherwise encounter barriers in accessing care.