Find what you need…
This site hosts all content from our monthly member newsletter. Accessing the latest articles is now easier! Older articles remain in the password-protected Newsletter Archive; members can use the same password as before (provided in previous newsletters).
The below information (and all content on divisionarchive.com) is shared in confidence with our medical community. It is not for sharing or publishing beyond this informational update to the membership of the Central Okanagan Division of FP. Sharing with media is not permitted.
The Environmental Impact of AI in Medicine
As medical practices increasingly adopt AI tools like large language model scribes, it’s important to consider their environmental impact alongside their clinical benefits. Physicians can play a role in reducing the footprint of AI through thoughtful use, provider inquiries, and advocacy for sustainable practices.
Free Webinar for Female Physicians: Moving Beyond Overload
Join Drs. Sarah Lea and Alicia Power on September 3 for a free 60-minute webinar exploring why traditional time management often falls short for women in medicine. The session offers practical strategies to address cognitive overload, invisible labour, and emotional demands contributing to burnout.
Climate Action Movie Night: First We Eat – Exploring Food Sovereignty in Canada’s North
Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, for a Division Climate Action movie night at Bernie’s Supper Club Cinema featuring First We Eat. This inspiring documentary follows one family’s year-long challenge to live entirely on locally sourced food in Canada’s North.
Kelowna General Hospital Pediatric Services Fully Restored
General pediatric services at Kelowna General Hospital are now fully operational, with day and night coverage available for all pediatric patients as of August 15. New pediatricians and associate physicians have joined the team, strengthening service stability.
Upcoming Neighbourhood Networking Event: OgoPoCUS – Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Primary Care
Join us September 25 for an interactive evening on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) in primary care, led by Dr. Greg Costello. Attendees will explore practical applications of PoCUS in everyday care and have the chance to connect with local healthcare professionals.