Team-based Care
- In an effort to provide key information and guidance during the implementation of Primary Care Networks, the GPSC has compiled an initial… read more
- When it comes to providing the best possible care for her diverse patient population, Prince George physician Dr Susie Butow relies on the… read more
- Residents of Gabriola Island banded together to build a leading-edge community health facility through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and… read more
- The Maple Ridge Youth Wellness Centre will soon be able to expand its range of services following support from the provincial Foundry… read more
- As doctors around the province move toward evolving their practices into Patient Medical Homes (PMH), many divisions are fielding questions… read more
- The Campbell River and District Division of Family Practice is working with Island Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the… read more
- Life on Gabriola Island can be idyllic, providing residents with a tight-knit sense of community and a feeling of peace and seclusion… read more
- A panel of new grads and residents at the recent GPSC Spring Summit was asked about their hopes, aspirations, and concerns for their future… read more
- Family doctors in communities around BC are working with nurses to provide patient care in both family practice and community settings.… read more
- Nanaimo Division’s innovative physician support line, the Suboxone Physician E-Mentor Program, was highlighted on CBC last week, following… read more
- Surrey-North Delta division and Fraser Health partnership When Adrianne Haynes became a caregiver for her husband Brian – a senior with… read more
- Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice, Fraser Health, and community agency partnerships Nineteen family doctors in Pitt Meadows and… read more
- Fraser Northwest division and Fraser Health partnership The willingness of health care partners to take a risk and venture outside the… read more
- Chilliwack Division of Family Practice and Fraser Health partnership Despite good intentions, communication and connections between health… read more
- Frail elderly patients living in Fraser Health communities are getting coordinated, comprehensive support in their homes from nurses and… read more
- A videoconferencing initiative started by Northern Interior Rural division doctors is improving access to care for patients in northern BC… read more
- In 2016, three school-based clinics opened with help from the coordinating activities of the Sooke/ West Shore LAT on Vancouver Island,… read more
- The wellness centre at the Sullivan Campus of Salmon Arm Secondary provides access to health care services and mental health support to… read more
- Six family doctors are now providing weekly clinics at Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, through a new school clinic aimed at… read more
- The Barsby and Nanaimo District Secondary School Wellness Centres, opened in 2016, are a partnership between Island Health, public health,… read more
- Dr Ifeju Omojuwa is thrilled to finally be settled in Keremeos and feels very welcome in his new community. He first moved with his family… read more
- This story has been edited to add information about awards won by CHANGE. In fall 2017, the Pacific Northwest division launched a year-long… read more
- Six family doctors are now providing weekly clinics at Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, through a new school clinic aimed at… read more
- Divisions around the province are supporting their members to provide the best possible care to patients who have pain management and… read more
- Feedback from GPs and the success of a joint program of the Fraser Northwest division and Fraser Health have led to a new team-based care… read more
- The HealthConnection Clinic in North Vancouver, a collaboration between the North Shore Division and Vancouver Coastal Health, was… read more
- As clinical care becomes more complex, providing patient-centred care relies increasingly on coordinated interdisciplinary teamwork. Aiming… read more
- As clinical care becomes more complex, providing patient-centred care relies increasingly on coordinated interdisciplinary teamwork. Aiming… read more
- The Central Interior Rural Division (CIRD) hosted three successful events that encouraged members to complete the GPSC Patient Medical Home… read more
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. Recognizing the… read more- In 2016, three school-based clinics opened with help from the coordinating activities of the Sooke/ West Shore LAT on Vancouver Island,… read more
- A new wellness centre at the Sullivan Campus of Salmon Arm Secondary will provide health care services and mental health support to local… read more
- “At our Garden Park clinic, we’re always looking for ways to optimize how we work and support our patients,” says Dr Presley Moodley, one… read more
- A pilot project undertaken by the Abbotsford Division of Family Practice demonstrated the valuable role that registered dietitians can play… read more
- Dr Danielle Weisgarber established her practice at the Rosedale Medical Clinic in Summerland in large part because it provides team-based… read more
- In Hope, Boston Bar, and surrounding First Nations communities, geographic barriers and health vulnerabilities can be challenges. However,… read more
- Remote Pemberton-area communities are accessible only by helicopter or unpaved roads, which poses challenges to meeting patient health care… read more
- Having a solid foundation in place, including a passionate and cohesive CSC and a strong relationship with the health authority, was key… read more
- The introduction of the BC patient medical home last year prompted many rural GPs to reflect on how they are currently working, including… read more
- A human resources crisis in Fort St. John and the departure of several physicians were the impetus for change, bringing together the North… read more
- A new health centre in Sidney is taking a team-based approach to care to support more patients with a wide range of medical needs. The… read more
- The North Shore Division of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health have partnered to increase access to primary care for some of the… read more
- The Mission Attachment Clinic fills a gap long identified as a priority by local doctors. It helps many of the region’s residents,… read more
- Doctors Nicholas Petropolis and Joelle Bradley of the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice have been awarded Above and Beyond… read more
- On September 22, 2016, family physicians in BC began receiving electronic notifications about acute care data via their EMR systems, thanks… read more
- People in the Penticton area who have mental health or substance use challenges are getting their lives back on track thanks to a committed… read more
- Dr Tracy Monk is a firm believer in whole-patient care, particularly for seniors struggling with multiple health concerns and mobility… read more
- Student health is linked to educational success, but as many as 60 per cent of youth who are worried about a health issue do not consult a… read more
- In Chilliwack, vulnerable patients without a family doctor are getting comprehensive primary care at the Chilliwack Primary Care Clinic (… read more
- East Kootenay Division of Family Practice physicians practising in Cranbrook, Creston, and the Elk Valley (Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford… read more
- The GPSC is continuing to accept applications until June 1, 2015 for its Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC) program. Family physicians… read more