What is a PCN?
The Vancouver Divisions of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are working together to implement the 6 geographically-based PCNs in Vancouver (see map below).
The First Nations and Aboriginal PCN is a unique and exciting collaboration of the First Nations and Aboriginal primary care clinics in greater Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast in the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish Nations and Tla’amin Nation, working to support Indigenous care needs in the communities they support.
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Vancouver
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a clinical network of providers in a geographic area where patients receive expanded, culturally safe, comprehensive care and improved access to primary care. Requiring a strong foundation of Patient Medical Homes (PMHs), PCNs are designed to wrap services around patients and create a new system for introducing more integrated, team-based care into primary care in the community.
Patient Medical Homes (PMH)
Interprofessional Teams (IPT)
Support for you
Find Your Primary Care Network
There are 6 geographically-based PCNs in Vancouver as well as the First Nations and Aboriginal PCN which supports indigenous primary care needs through clinics located across the Vancouver Coastal Health service delivery area.
Click on your region to find out more.
Regional Contact
About PCN 1
PCN 1 Steering Committee
Regional Contact
About PCN 2
PCN 2 Steering Committee
Regional Contact
About PCN 3
PCN 3 Steering Committee
Regional Contact
About PCN 4
PCN 4 Steering Committee
Regional Contact
About PCN 5
PCN 5 Steering Committee
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About PCN 6
PCN 6 Steering Committee
Primary Care Network Initiatives
Interprofessional Teams
VCH Allied Health and Primary Care Providers working together to support a patient’s needs.
PCN Registered Nurses
Integrating Registered Nurses into existing family practices.
Nurse Practitioners
Increasing patient attachment and access to primary care.
Patient Medical Homes
Family Practice clinics providing longitudinal patient care.
PCN Steering Committees
Each of the 6 Vancouver PCNs is supported by a Steering Committee.
Community Network Managers
Community Network Managers (CNMs) are engaging the community to build Vancouver’s PCNs. They do this in many ways including regular clinic visits and outreach.
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 PCN
- 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, recruitment, etc
