December 2025 Newsletter

December 2025 Newsletter New fee increases are in effect to strengthen compensation in long-term care, hospital settings, surgical suites, and at home. These updates reflect BC Family Doctors’ ongoing work to modernize fee-for-service and support high-quality, relationship-based care across all settings. Learn More ➜ *Requires BC Family Doctors login. If you have never been a member of BC Family Doctors before and are interested in a two-week free trial, email hello@bcfamily

January 2026 Newsletter The Sea to Sky Primary Care Network (PCN) is pleased to welcome two Registered Nurses (RNs), Catherine Wilson and Virginie Fisette, to Open Door He alth, a clinic providing primary care services to individuals supported by the services at Under One Roof. Catherine brings a strong background in community health and has recent ly completed a master's degree in healthcare administration. Virginie has experience working with a local Intensive Case Manageme

December 2025 Newsletter FPSC announced upcoming changes to FPSC Network Payments for inpatient care and pregnancy and newborn care via an FPSC Special Update . Please note : The 2025 FPSC Network payment claim form is now closed. Eligible physicians will receive an invitation to submit their annual claim form in January 2026. This form may also be used to retroactively submit claims for any payment periods from April 1, 2025 onward that were not previously claimed in 2025. A

December 2025 Newsletter The Physician Health Program (PHP) has opened registration for virtual physician-only support groups, scheduled to begin in 2026. On Zoom, these free groups help physicians, residents, and medical students navigate life’s challenges and build skills in a community setting. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Learn CBT techniques to manage anxiety, depression, and stress Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia: Explore your relationship to sleep an

December 2025 Newsletter Have you received a CPSBC complaint either as a registrant or close colleague of a registrant? Dr. Phillip’s (RCCBC rural scholar) research study is looking at how complaints through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC affect rural physicians and the health care they provide. Learn More ➜

December 2025 Newsletter Travelling for cancer treatment can be challenging and costly, even for those going a short distance. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Travel Treatment Fund helps ease the financial burden by providing support for eligible patients based on income and distance traveled. Assistance is also available for patients relocating for bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy. Learn More ➜

December 2025 Newsletter Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Public Health and the Pemberton Health Centre Laboratory will be launching a patient-initiated sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing pilot providing screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. This initiative is part of VCH’s action plan in response to the current syphilis outbreak in BC. Starting last month in November, and will be evaluated after a period of 6 – 12 months. Learn More Here ➜

December 2025 Newsletter The Community Physician Health and Safety Program (CPHSP) offered by SWITCH BC offers free and confidential clinic assessments to improve the function of your workplace and ensure patients and staff are safe in all aspects. A health and safety advisor from SWITCH BC will travel to a community physician clinic, complete an assessment, and provide recommendations. Areas of focus include incident response, managing risks, non-medical emergency prepared

December 2025 Newsletter We’re pleased to share that a new walk-in clinic is now operating out of Creekside Health in Whistler, improving access to timely primary care for the community. Location: Creekside Health, 110–2059 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC V8E 0B6 Clinic Hours: Mondays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (In-person) Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Phone), 4:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (In-person) Fridays: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (In-person), 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Phone) Saturd