Mission Statement and Purpose
Vision
Healthy communities through access to excellent local primary care.
Mission
The VDFP is the community of physicians who improve patient care and population health by:
- Fostering physician engagement and professional fulfilment
- Influencing decisions that impact patients and family physicians
- Partnering to facilitate an effective and sustainable health system
- Empowering physician leadership
Our Approach
The VDFP is committed to building collaborative, respectful relationships with members, partners and stakeholders. We respond to local concerns through grassroots democratic action. Our work is driven by members’ needs, which we identify through ongoing and meaningful engagement, and exploration of both practice- and research-based evidence. We strive to affect needed changes in our community and health system, and to responsibly steward public resources.