Campbell River & District Division of Family Practice
375 2nd Avenue Campbell River, BC, Canada

For the most current information; orders and directions from BC's Provincial Health Officer (PHO) - click on the link below: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial/lower-mainland

Virtual health visit survey: Physician, staff, and patient feedback needed The Doctors Technology Office (DTO) and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Office of Virtual Health (OVH) are surveying physicians, administrative staff, and patients to improve the user experience for virtual health visits. Even people who are not hosting or participating in virtual health visits are encouraged to participate as this feedback will help identify potential barriers. Follow...ing this link to take the Survey: https://rc.bcchr.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=AWFCK7RRNF Note: Those participating in Zoom for Virtual Health Visits will automatically be prompted to complete the survey after their appointment.

Healthy adults are encouraged to see a pharmacist for their flu shots. Mass flu clinics run by Public Health for Campbell River are planned for Oct 21, Nov 4, Nov 20 in addition to others in Sayward, Gold River, Cortes, and Surge Narrows. More information for the public on where to receive your flu shot is available at the following 2 websites: https://immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu#13/49.9899/-125.2331 https://islandfluclinics.ca/?q=locations&field_area_tid=8

BC Housing, the City of Campbell River and the Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) are working together to build 50 new homes with support services for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness at 580 Dogwood Street. BC Housing will lease a portion of the site fronting Dogwood from the City of Campbell River to provide self-contained, studio homes for those in need. VIMHS, a local non-profit organization, will manage the property, with staff on-site 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide a range of support services for residents. Read more on the City of Campbell River's website: https://www.campbellriver.ca/planning-building-deve/housing

New video helps guide patients through a virtual care visit. This three-minute video is to help guide patients through the virtual appointment experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQx6-Ss-qlM&feature=youtu.be

Our Emotion Focused Family Therapy Workshop Series is going virtual!! This is an evidence-based series for parents and care-givers who are struggling with feelings of burn-out, guilt, or resentment. Please contact Shannon at [email protected] to register.