Communities

This work offers an exciting opportunity to support local networks of family physicians to start working together to support each other personally and professionally, and to provide a strong foundation for Primary Care Networks as they are introduced across the city.

Dr. Fiona Duncan

PHYSICIAN LEAD, VANCOUVER DIVISION

Vancouver Primary Care Network

Community Network Managers

Click here for the boundaries for each Community.

Community Network Managers (CNMs) are focused on building Vancouver’s six Primary Care Networks (PCNs), providing support and addressing the needs of each unique patient population. CNMs communicate network information and connect and facilitate relationships between community-based family physicians, their clinical teams, healthcare professionals and organizations that offer services to patients in each Community.

Get in touch with your CNM – they are your first point of contact to:

Receive the latest news and updates on Primary Care Network development
Learn more about the healthcare resources available in your community
Connect with colleagues, clinics, and community partners in the network
Find resources that support Team Based Care
Access in-clinic workflow guidance. i.e., finances, patient panels, staff, clinic opening/closure, recruitment, etc.

Who is your Community Network Manager?

PCN 1 – City Centre
Downtown, West End, and Fairview

Thilini Amaratunga
tamaratunga@divisionsbc.ca
604-569-2010 ext. 131

PCN 2 – Centre North
Northeast False Creek, Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodland

Tess Walton
twalton@divisionsbc.ca | 604-569-2010 ext. 119

PCN 3 – Northeast
Hastings Sunrise, Renfrew Collingwood and Cedar Cottage

Saori Yamamoto
syamamoto@divisionsbc.ca | 604-569-2010 ext. 132

PCN 4 – Westside
Shaughnessy, Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, West Point Grey, Dunbar, UBC and Kitsilano

Elle Amin
eamin@divisionsbc.ca | 604-569-2010 ext. 133

PCN 5 – Midtown
South Cambie, Riley Park, Mount Pleasant and Kensington

Michelle Erdeniz
merdeniz@divisionsbc.ca | 604-569-2010 ext. 118

PCN 6 – South
Oakridge, Marpole, Sunset, Victoria-Fraserview and Killarney

Sara Johnson
sjohnson@divisionsbc.ca | 604-569-2010 ext. 121

Service Plan

Click here for an overview of the Service Plan and our work to date.

Informed by the past 10 years, 2019/2020 has brought an overarching focus to our work in the development of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and the redesign of healthcare service delivery to increase access to quality primary care for all patients. As a collaborative community effort, the development and implementation of our work is presented in Vancouver’s PCN Service Plan.

Questions?

Click here for our Q&A

Why is work happening around primary care change? What is a PMH and PCN? Why is team-based care important? How does this work include or relate to me?

Community News

COVID-19 – Resources for Doctors

DoBC COVID-19 Resource Page provides information for doctors and patients, including a vaccine section vaccine roll-out toolkit, FAQ for doctors, and FAQs for patients.

Member Q&A – Your Questions around COVID-19 Vaccination

We are receiving many questions in regards to physician vaccinations and community roll-out, and are working to provide answers as soon as we know, please continue to reference our Member Q&A page.

Pathways Medical Care Directory

Pathways offers a free online directory to help patients access information about their family doctor, including virtual or in-person care options, and COVID updates. Add your profile by filling out this form.

Options to Start your Panel Review

This is a first step for members in the development of PMHs/PCNs. At present, the GPSC has allocated $6,000/ physician for this process.

Jump To

We encourage all members to get involved in your local Primary Care Network. Contact us to learn about engagement and development within your Community.