Overview
The Vancouver Division of Family Practice recognizes the importance of supporting patients and improving maternity care in the City of Vancouver.
The Maternity Care Committee’s activities and initiatives evolve from year-to-year and include a mix of education and learning events, resources, networking opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives. The Division’s efforts in improving maternity care in the City of Vancouver culminated in various projects and two flagship maternity initiatives – our online portal for maternity care in Vancouver – PregnancyVancouver.ca, and our award-winning CME series delivered in collaboration with UBC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – But I Don’t Do Maternity Care! The Maternity Care Committee has been stewarding both for years and seeing them come to fruition reassures their continued benefit for members and their patients.
Maternity Care Initiatives
But I Don't Do Maternity Care! (BIDDMC)
For providers with pregnant patients but who don’t do deliveries.
PregnancyVancouver.ca Patient Resource Website
Reliable information and resources from the EASI Maternity Care Project.
EASI Maternity Care Project
A collection of maternity providers, allied health and patients making the maternity journey as seamless as possible.
Community of Practice (CoP) for Family Physicians with Maternity Practice (FPMs)
Coming soon.
Pelvic Health Education and Resources
A priority area to help build knowledge and skills for family physicians.
Maternity Care Resources
Please find the latest Initiatives in the list below.
Primary Care Networks in Vancouver
The Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Vancouver are part of a collaborative effort to ensure residents have access to the care they need, when they need it. Whether it’s maternity care or managing your ongoing health, PCNs aim to provide comprehensive, integrated healthcare services by working closely with family doctors, nurse practitioners, and specialists. You can learn more about the PCN program here.
A website for patients and the community
Committee Members:
The Maternity Care Committee, led by the Vancouver Division of Family Practice, is dedicated to building a strong, integrated network of maternity care providers. The committee consists of members who reflect the diverse cross-section of family physicians who provide maternity care as part of their general practice. They provide leadership in networking, promote integrated maternity care, and support quality improvement initiatives.
Dr. Ashnoor Nagji
Committee Chair
Dr. Dimithra Hippola
Dr. Elise Balaisis
Dr. Evelyne Perron
Dr. James Lai
Dr. Kara Jansen
Dr. Karen Buhler
Dr. Michael Farmer
Division’s Maternity Care Team
Should you have any questions about our programming or initiatives, please contact the maternity care team at maternity@vancouverdivision.com.
Justin Ho
Director of Membership, Engagement and Collaboration
Abisola Olapeju
Project Manager
Christine Yip
Program Administrator
Maternity Care Library of Information
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