May 2026 Newsletter

Doctors of BC and the provincial government have reached an agreement on a new Physician Master Agreement (PMA). We encourage all physicians to cast their vote. Voting Period: May 14 to June 4, 2026 The ratification vote is conducted by Doctors of BC. You will receive an email directly from the voting platform when it opens.

You’re invited to the Dermatology Education Session, an informative evening hosted by Dr. Gerhard Malherbe for local Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. Join colleagues for an engaging educational discussion on dermatology topics in a welcoming setting. Dinner will be served during the first half hour of the session and is included for all attendees. *No Sessional Payments ⏱️6pm-8pm 🗓️May 25th, 2026 📍Squamish Curling Club, 2458 Mamquam Rd., Squamish *Please note th

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has announced that it is winding down the Private Physician Network (PPN), a high-speed network used by physicians to securely access clinical information within electronic medical record (EMR) systems. This change is expected to impact approximately 850 clinics across British Columbia. The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) is actively coordinating supports for clinics transitioning away from the PPN. Impacted clinics a

We are still seeking a primary care provider from Whistler to participate in a Working Group that will support the development of a shared model of care between primary care providers and pediatricians. Initially developed on the North Shore and now expanded to include Sea to Sky, the project aims to reduce patient wait times while supporting discharge to primary care through a clear, collaborative follow-up plan between pediatrics and primary care providers. Responsibilities

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new division website! You can now visit us at https://www.seatoskydivision.com/, where you’ll find updated information, resources, and a refreshed look designed to better serve our community! The Member Resource tab on the new website is all password-protected for members to view. It is one universal password for everyone. Password: seatoskymembers The old website will now direct you to the new website. UpToDate: Members will co

Squamish General Hospital’s Facility Engagement, in partnership with the Sea-to-Sky Division of Family Practice, is hosting an event for its community and facility-based physicians so everyone can better understand roles of their colleagues, learn of opportunities to participate in care and find ways to better support each other ⏱️6pm-9pm 🗓️May 28th, 2026 📍House of Lager, 37020 Village Cres., Squamish

As part of the phased transition to HPV primary screening across BC, effective May 2026, provider-collected LBC samples for patients aged 40 and older will be triaged to HPV primary screening. In January 2027, provider-collected LBC samples for patients aged 25 and older will be triaged to HPV primary screening.

UBC Continuing Professional Development would like to let you know about an upcoming FPON webinar: Early Onset Cancer on Thursday, May 21st 8:00am-9:00am. May 21 (Thursday) | 8:00-9:00am PT | 1 Hour Audience: Primary care providers. Overview: This webinar series features experts who share insights on oncology in family practice, including therapy options, risk factors and resources to support patients. Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Certified Activity

Please join doctors Mark Sherman and Jennifer Lyall and the BC Association for Living Mindfully for a 45-minute webinar introducing the Art of Living Mindfully (ALM) program. ALM is an MSP-covered, 8-week physician-led group medical visit program designed to support patients with: anxiety, depression, and insomnia chronic pain and burnout stress-exacerbated conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions) In this session, we will: walk

Please see the attached Physicians’ and Nurse Practitioners’ Update for April 21, 2026, regarding: National Bicillin® L‑A Shortage – Interim Syphilis Treatment Guidance Oral Health Month – Importance of Early Childhood Caries Prevention Update on Respiratory Immunization Campaigns. Individuals can subscribe by emailing VCHPhysiciansUpdate@vch.ca