City Centre
Where
Neighbourhoods of the Downtown core, West End, and Fairview.
About
City Centre is home to 103,650 residents and is the second largest Community Health Area in Vancouver. The largest number of family physicians practice in this Community; a total of 578 family physicians work at least a portion of their time across 128 primary care facilities. There are two hospitals– Vancouver General Hospital in Fairview and St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown– as well as the City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre.
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.
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Thilini Amaratunga is your Community Network Manager, supporting the development of Primary Care Network 1 – City Centre. Learn about and stay engaged in your Community.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Sep 24
2019
Community Network Development
Join in this opportunity to engage with local colleagues in CHA 1 on PMH/PCN development. This is the first in a series of 3 facilitated meetings, for more information or to register click here.
Presentation material can be viewed here.
Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
Oct 24
2019
Annual General Meeting
The Vancouver Division’s AGM will take place at the fun and educational Science World on Thursday, October 24th, 6:00pm to 9:30pm. Click here to register today!
Science World at TELUS World of Science, Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Oct 29
2019
Community Network Development
Join in this opportunity to engage with local colleagues in CHA 1 on PMH/PCN development. This is the second in a series of 3 facilitated meetings. If you were unable to attend the first, but would like to join this session, please click here.
The presentation material can be viewed here.
Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway), 711 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2
Jan 21
2020
Community Network Development
Join in this opportunity to engage with local colleagues in CHA 1 on PMH/PCN development. This is the last in a series of 3 facilitated meetings. If you were unable to attend the previous sessions, but would like to join this meeting, please click here.
Dockside restaurant, 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
Jan 30
2020
Physician Wellness Retreat
This CME workshop on physician resiliency offers a space for physicians to step back, reflect on burn out and learn skills in mindfulness-based approaches to resiliency. This is a 1-and-a-half-day retreat: January 30, 5:30 pm- January 31, 4:30 pm. Register here.
VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Feb 20
2020
Going to High School
Do you have young patients making the leap from elementary to high school? This free community event helps parents and anyone who provides care for youth to gain insights on Grade 7 concerns and how to provide support. Register here.
Gladstone Secondary School, 4105 Gladstone Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mar 03
2020
Social Determinants of Health Assessment
This “Doctor’s Lounge” presents an assessment tool that integrates SDOH considerations in a family practice. To be held in CHA 2: Downtown Eastside, all members are welcome, but we especially encourage those practicing in CHA 2 to register and connect with your local colleagues. Register here.
Lost + Found Cafe, 33 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mar 09
2020
Early Prenatal Care
This Vancouver Division and UBC CPD educational maternity care event provides an overview of maternity care in family practice and delves deep into the topic of prenatal care. Register here.
Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway), Heather Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mar 19
2020
Evidence for/against Non-opioid Treatment of Chronic Pain
This “Doctor’s Lounge” to be held in CHA 5: Midtown is open to all members, but we especially encourage those practicing in CHA 5 to attend and connect with your local colleagues. Dr. Tom Perry from the Therapeutics Initiative will present on the use of non-opioids to treat non-cancer chronic pain. Register here.
CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver, 85 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jan 20
2021
COVID-19 Vaccines: mRNA Technology, Efficacy, Administration, and Risks
Dr. Julie Bettinger, PhD and Dr. Manish Sadarangani, BM BCh DPhil & Director, Vaccine Evaluation Center, BCCH Research Institute. Hosted by Surrey Memorial Hospital Clinical Practice Guideline Rounds. Register here.
Online
Jan 28
2021
COVID Vaccine Town Hall
Vancouver Division and VCH are hosting a COVID briefing, with Q&A session, for primary care providers to discuss B.C.’s vaccination plan. The session will be with Dr. Meena Dawar (Medical Officer for Richmond, and VCH’s Immunization Programs lead) and Cindy Masaro (VCH Regional Director, Communicable Disease Control). Register here.
Online
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