Thompson Region Division of Family Practice

Rapid Fire - PAS Double Trouble
2025-10-09 12:30 - 12:45 (America/Vancouver) | Online Event
Did you know?
Reviewing your MRP statuses and updating your clinic capacity in PAS not only keeps the data accurate, but also informs regional capacity and provides an opportunity for more patient attachments.
Join us for the​ Double Trouble Rapid Fire Session where the Division will dive deeper into MRP statuses, next steps, and ensure your panel reflects your true patients.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 | In-Person Event, InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
UPDATE – we’ve hit capacity and the event is now full. Stay tuned for future sessions.
Join us for an in-person evening of education and connection featuring Dr. Sean Ebert from Pain BC. Dr. Ebert will present on effective, non-pharmacological strategies for managing persistent pain.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre | 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
You’ll learn how to:
– Understand the current classification and clinical relevance of persistent pain
– Understand the key clinical elements of primary/neuroplastic pain
– Learn a management framework for patients with persistent pain
– Utilize context specific tools through case-based discussion
Agenda:
– Buffet Dinner
– Presentation: Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain
– Local Pain Service Updates & Discussion
Primary Care Providers, Specialists, Clinical Support Staff, Residents and Students are all welcome to attend. A sessional is available for providers.
Watch the recording

NP Networking Event
2025-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 | In-Person Event, InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join fellow Nurse Practitioners in the Thompson Region for an opportunity to connect, share insights, and stay informed.
NNPBC Interior Regional Leads Marjan Vizcaino and Julia Walker will provide updates on provincial NP initiatives, funding opportunities, and reimbursement programs for both contracted and health authority-employed NPs. The Thompson Region Division of Family Practice will also present on patient attachment and share updates on the Primary Care Network (PCN) implementation.
Date: Monday, October 27th, 2025
Location: Delta Hotel by Marriott Kamloops (540 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC)

Time: Registration – 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Main Event –5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Lunch and Learn: Care for Patients on Controlled Substances
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Dr. Nicholas Baldwin, Medical Director, Interior Health Addiction Medicine, joins us to for this informative Lunch and Learn: Caring for Patients on Controlled Substance (focus on opioid prescribing for chronic pain).

DATE: Wednesday, November 26th
TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
WHERE: Zoom Meeting | Recording will be available for later viewing
https://trdfp.zoom.us/meeting/register/dK4c2TBzTomYDmxXrL8u5A
A one hour sessional is available for attendance.

TRDFP Winter Social
2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | In-Person Event, InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Save the Date!
Winter Social will take place on December 4th from 5-9pm at Match Eatery & Public House.
Open to all members – please join us for an open house of networking and snacks.
Click HERE to RSVP by November 30, 2025.

Winter Office Closure
2025-12-25 - 2026-01-01
The TRDFP office will be closed December 25, 2025- January 1, 2026, repopening January 2, 2026.

Practical Tools & Resources for Chronic Pain Management
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Join us for an informative session exploring the supports available for both clinicians and patients through Pain Care BC and Pain BC.

Matt Smith from Pain Care BC will provide a brief overview of the organization, its key priorities, and how healthcare practitioners can get involved.
Gregg Moor from Pain BC will offer an overview of the wide range of resources and programs available to support both practitioners and people living with pain.
Finally, Dr. Tracy Monk will present a case study demonstrating the use of the Chronic Pain Care Pathway on Pathways. She will show the simplicity in accessing relevant information, making referrals, and connecting patients to appropriate programs—including those offered by Pain BC and other community resources.This session is ideal for health care clinicians looking to improve their understanding of chronic pain supports in BC and streamline referrals to accessible, effective care.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelli Thompson at kthompson@thompsondivision.ca

Maternity Care Refresh
2026-01-28 17:30 - 20:30 | In-Person Event, InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
We are excited to host a Maternity Care Refresh opportunity delivered by Dr. Jenn Olsen and Keltie Everett, NP who will highlight first, second, and third trimester care, the management of key conditions, and topics of interest such as: genetic screening, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and hypertension, anatomy ultrasounds and follow-up, and much more.
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: Dinner: 5:30 p.m. | Main Event: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Delta Hotel, Kamloops, BC
For those interested in supporting their learning ahead of this event, check out the learning opportunities below.
Additional Maternity Learning

But I Don’t Do Maternity Care! Essentials for Family Physicians
Maternity Care Refresher | Webinar Recording
Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub
Perinatal Primary Care Checklist

Register here

10 Years of Kamloops UBC Family Practice Residency Program Celebration
2026-02-07 17:30 - 20:00 | In-Person Event, InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Please join us in celebrating 10 years of the Family Practice Residency Program. In 2016, Kamloops applauded the first graduating class of the UBC Family Practice Residency Program and ten years later, the program continues to grow and flourish! Alumni, participating physicians, and community partners are all welcome to join as we celebrate a decade of impact.
Date: February 7, 2026
Time: Doors open – 5:30 p.m. | Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Delta Hotel, 540 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC
Book your hotel rate here.
Planning is underway to try and provide a CME opportunity. More details to follow. Tickets are limited, so please register early!

For any questions, connect with Marcy Matthew at mmatthew@thompsondivision.ca or Shelley Sim at ssim@thompsondivision.ca.

PAS Training Sessions for MOAs: Access, Attachment & Panel Management
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with Doctors of BC and Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC, is offering an advanced webinar series designed specifically for Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) and clinic administrative staff who support attachment and panel management in primary care.
These interactive sessions are a great opportunity for MOAs to strengthen their confidence and efficiency using the Provincial Attachment System (PAS) — including how to digitally receive, select, and confirm patients directly in the system.
Upcoming sessions (12 – 1 p.m. PST):

Tuesday, February 24 – PAS Access & Navigation: Register here
Friday, March 6 – Attaching Patients & Panel Management: Register here

Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to support their MOAs in attending. Investing one hour can streamline clinic workflows, improve attachment processes, and strengthen coordination with local Attachment Coordinators.
Questions? Contact the Division’s Attachment Coordinator at attachment@thompsondivision.ca

Pathways Webinar: New Features, Care Pathways, Fillable Webforms, and more
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join Pathways to explore new features and care pathways to streamline your workflow, including:

Enhanced Care Pathways for Palliative Care, Hearing Loss, and Breastfeeding
New quick filter buttons to support navigation of Addiction Services,
Message Feature for advice requests and service requests, and
New Patient Fillable Webforms.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
Location: Zoom (virtual meeting)

Strengthening Allyship in Action: Walking Alongside in Medicine
2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Join this interactive online workshop focused on strengthening allyship and advancing reconciliation in healthcare and medical education. Through facilitated dialogue and collaborative activities, participants will explore foundational concepts in Indigenous health and reflect on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #23.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Location: Online Workshop
Designed for healthcare professionals, medical learners, physicians, and administrators committed to meaningful action, this workshop offers strategies to build trust, foster accountability, and contribute to lasting change in healthcare. Participants will gain practical tools for engaging respectfully with Indigenous colleagues and communities, thoughtfully honouring key days of significance, and practicing allyship in clinical and educational settings.

InspireHealth LIFE Program
2026-03-10 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-11 09:30 - 15:30 | In-Person Event, InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Secure your spot today for InspireHealth’s free two-day life program at their new Kamloops location.
The program provides essential tools and knowledge to support and empower individuals facing cancer, along with their loved ones. Participants will learn about stress reduction, sleep management, self-care, nutrition, exercise/movement and cancer education.
Date: Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PST
Location: InspireHealth Kamloops Centre, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC

Join the Journey: How Foundry Kamloops Will Support Youth Through Integrated Care
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn designed for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners interested in learning more about Foundry Kamloops and the integrated primary care model supporting youth and young adults age 12-24.
This session will provide an overview of what Foundry Kamloops is, our mission, and how primary care providers fit within the Integrated Youth Services (IYS) model. We’ll go over the practical details of working at Foundry Kamloops, from contracting, staffing model, and opening timelines, leaving time for questions and discussion.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (Virtual)
A 1-hour sessional can be claimed for attending
During this session, we will cover:

What Foundry Kamloops is and who we serve
Foundry’s mission and Integrated Youth Services (IYS) care model
Role and Compensation as a Primary Care Provider at Foundry
How the interdisciplinary team works together

This session is intended to inform physicians and nurse practitioners who are curious about collaborating with or making referrals to Foundry and would like a clearer understanding of how primary care is delivered within an IYS setting.
We look forward to connecting and sharing how primary care fits into the Foundry Kamloops model and the larger network of care.

2026 Annual General Meeting
2026-06-18 00:00
Save the Date!
The 2026 Annual General Meeting for the Thompson Region Division of Family Practice will be held on June 18, 2026.
More details to come close to the event date – stay tuned!
