Vancouver Division of Family Practice

Last Saturday was International Overdose Awareness Day. The opioid crisis is more than just a medical issue—it's a societal one. On International Overdose Awareness Day, Dr. Lindsay Mackay sheds light on how family physicians can lead efforts to tackle this complex problem. Read the article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFANWCA5

Join our MOA Network 📥 Clinic Managers and Medical Office Assistants working in Vancouver primary care clinics can now sign up to join our MOA Network which will launch later this year. Click here to join! 👉https://lnkd.in/gMiviUn7

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honour the lives lost and recognize the vital role of family physicians in the fight against the opioid crisis. Discover insights from Dr. Lindsay Mackay on how practitioners can drive change through compassion, education, and advocacy. Together, we can make a difference 🔗https://lnkd.in/gFjNFrxi

But I Don’t Do Maternity Care in the PCNs 👶 Join us at these sessions to support Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to learn about the essential first steps in early prenatal care. Sept. 10th for PCNs 1, 2 & 3 and Sept. 17th for PCNs 4, 5 & 6. RSVP here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEyucn8b OR https://lnkd.in/gK4m2HTE

Struggling to find the right mental health support? You're not alone. ChoosingTherapy.ca is the bridge between confusion and clarity, connecting people in Vancouver with the help they need. Dive into our story here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMTrR9AN #mentalhealth #wellbeing 

Could your clinic team benefit from Team Based Care training when integrating PCN resources? Are you interested in becoming a Team Based Care Education Facilitator? Find out more information here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkeaHdqX

Looking for resources and education to help your patients with pain? PainBC offers patient information and an education hub for health professionals to support their patients with chronic pain. Visit the website here 🔗 https://painbc.ca/

Come to our next Career Exploration and Healthy Distractions, Live at Grandview Lanes on September 10th! 🎳 Whether you're a resident, new-to-practice, or a curious member, everyone is welcome. Come for the career insights, stay for the fun! Register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcB9PNpj

B.C. Benefits Connector helps people navigate the different benefit programs that are available in British Columbia to ease the pressures of everyday living. Find out more information here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSSkbm-v 

Vancouver Coastal Health has released this updated guide for supporting communities through extreme weather in Summer ☀️ This resource includes advice on air quality, people who are at higher risk in these adverse weather conditions and resources on the effects of wildfire smoke. Access it here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gu7_bnvA