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Your Questions, Answered: Maternity Mentor Hour – New Session Dates Announced!
We’ve heard your concerns about delays in referring pregnant patients and the need for maternity-experienced family physicians for guidance. We're excited to announce new session dates with Dr. Jen Meisner!
Welcoming Our New Board Members: Dr. Toye Oyelese and Dr. Rob Williams
We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Toye Oyelese and Dr. Rob Williams to the Division’s Board of Directors. Both will officially join at the September 9 AGM, bringing leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing family practice in the Central Okanagan.
Upcoming: AGM 2025 – Redesigning Urgent Access for Better Patient Care
Don’t miss this year’s AGM on September 9, featuring Division updates and a keynote by Dr. Sienna Bourdon on enhancing urgent access in family practice. Discover practical strategies from her quality improvement project aimed at improving urgent access and reducing emergency department visits.
Seeking Your Input: Survey to Guide Chronic Pain Services in the Central Okanagan
The Central Okanagan Pain Pathways Project, funded by Shared Care, invites healthcare providers and patients to share their insights to improve chronic pain management. Providers who complete the 10-minute survey are eligible for sessional payment. Your support in encouraging patients to participate is greatly appreciated!
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.
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.