East Kootenay Division of Family Practice

Discover diverse practice opportunities across the stunning East Kootenay region! We’re inspired by this video from the Town of Creston, showcasing the community's dedicated medical professionals and incredible opportunities in full-scope rural family medicine. Whether it’s in the clinic, hospital, or community, you’ll find a welcoming team making a difference together. Are you a physician or locum thinking about joining us in the East Kootenay? Reach out to Karrie Kelleher, Recruitment Coordinator, at kkelleher@ekdivision.ca #RuralMedicine #PhysicianOpportunities #EastKootenay https://lnkd.in/gfVEubsh

The Shared Orthopedic Referral and Triage (SORT) Project has launched an exciting new video resource that regional physicians can access and share to empower and educate their OA patients. This comprehensive video series is the result of collaboration among animators, videographers, sports medicine specialists, family physicians, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and orthopedic surgeons. It covers essential topics such as safe movement and osteoarthritis management strategies—from weight management and MSK injections to surgical options. Featuring expert insights from project lead Dr. Megan Ure, an EK Family Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kate Vaile and Dr. Mike Kempston, Orthopedic Surgeons, the video underscores the importance of physiotherapy and includes a decision-making tool for patients. Additionally, kinesiologists from the Kootenay Therapy Center demonstrate key exercises for individuals with hip, knee, and shoulder concerns. Check out the SORT video resources on the EK Division YouTube channel: - Get Moving (Osteoarthritis): A Journey to Better Joint Health: https://lnkd.in/gavFtvbQ - Get Moving (Hip and Knee Exercises): A Journey to Better Joint Health: https://lnkd.in/gwXfbYwY - Get Moving (Shoulder Mobility): A Journey to Better Joint Health: https://lnkd.in/gS_b3U3p Primary Care Providers can also access them via pathways: - https://lnkd.in/gW3EnTz4 - https://lnkd.in/gtmXXF4W - https://lnkd.in/gX8zZPyW

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Orits Oshodi, the first Child and Youth Psychiatrist in the East Kootenay region, is now accepting child and youth patient referrals ages 12 to 24 years old from East Kootenay family physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and pediatricians. If you are a primary care provider who wants to refer a child or youth patient to Dr. Oshodi, access the Primary Care Child & Youth Psychiatry Referral Process form on Pathways for more information: https://lnkd.in/gaCBU8-k Dr. Oshodi’s unique expertise, combined with the ongoing work and collaborative efforts of our existing mental health community, will help strengthen timely support to children and youth struggling with mental health issues, along with their families. Family doctors, NPs, and pediatricians will be key as we continue to build a coordinated and efficient mental health service network, integrating Dr. Oshodi into a comprehensive care model that will enhance support for our young population.

𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐨𝐟-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 Basil, a Yaqan Nukiy community member of the Ktunaxa Nation, is a leader in cultural safety education and healthcare transformation. He believes that projects like the Curiosity, Frailty & Palliative Care Project are more than just initiatives—they’re opportunities to inspire meaningful change in healthcare and build a system that reflects our shared humanity as we navigate life’s most challenging moments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVQnMj9A #culturalsafety #healthcare

The most recent Interior Voices podcast from Interior Health features Jared Basil, Ktunaxa Cultural Framework Ambassador with the EKPCN. In this episode, which is part one of two, Jared Basil discusses the importance of culture, being grounded in identity, how cultural safety is for everyone, and the work Ktunaxa Nation is doing. https://lnkd.in/gusNi-CQ

𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦 Tristan's story touches on the joys, challenges, and opportunities of rural medicine. And it reminds us that while many of us seek a destination, it’s just as important to enjoy the journey. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8Wn2ik2

🎥 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Local physicians made it clear—more support was needed for patients living with osteoarthritis in the East Kootenay. That’s why the Shared Orthopedic Referral and Triage (SORT) Project is working to create a dynamic new video resource that regional physicians will be able to easily access and share to empower and educate patients. 💡𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭? The new resource is the result of a collaboration with animators, videographers, sports medicine docs, family docs, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and orthopedic surgeons. The comprehensive video covers topics such as safe movement and osteoarthritis management options—from weight management to MSK injections to surgery. Featuring insights from project leads Dr. Megan Ure, EK Family Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist, and Dr. Kate Vaile, Orthopedic Surgeon, this video also highlights the vital role of physiotherapy and offers a decision aid for patients. Plus, kinesiologists from Kootenay Therapy Centre will demonstrate key exercises for those with hip and knee osteoarthritis. 📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭? The video, which is currently in the production stage, will be available this fall through Pathways, shared directly with clinics via the MOA Network, and accessible on the EK Division YouTube channel. All new OA patient referrals to Dr. Megan Ure using the SORT Referral Form will directly receive a copy. 📷 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐤: Top photo – James Farnan from Steepfish Media works with kinesiologists Caitlin Peet and Andrea Taylor to film the patient exercise portion of the video. Bottom left – Dr. Megan Ure recording for the voice-over section for animation. Bottom right – Meet cartoon Dr. Ure, created by animator Rachelle Purych, based out of Victoria, B.C. 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺? 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘒 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦!

𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐖𝐢𝐤: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 🩺💗 Dr. Wik has been a driving force behind innovative healthcare programs in the region and is co-leading the Curiosity, Frailty & Palliative Care Project. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/g2a53rqG

Are you passionate about improving healthcare in the East Kootenay? Looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Have you been hoping to put your skills in strategic thinking, governance, financial management, or cultural safety in the service of an impactful organization? The East Kootenay Division of Family Practice (EK Division) is accepting applications for four paid positions on its Board of Directors. We have openings for two physicians and two non-physicians, with two-year terms starting in October 2024. If multiple nominees are approved, an election will be held before the Annual General Meeting on October 5, 2024, in Invermere. We value diversity and seek individuals who are:  -Leaders with integrity, accountability, and collaboration skills  -Effective communicators and team players  -Systems thinkers with a broad perspective  -Thoughtful problem solvers with intellectual curiosity Board member responsibilities include:  -Preparing for and attending 75% of board meetings (5-6 times per year, in person or via teleconference)  -Participating in and supporting board committees  -Attending board retreats or strategic planning events (1-2 times per year) Interested? Contact Kerry Stanley at kstanley@ekdivision.ca for more information. 

At the helm of the new Curiosity, Frailty & Palliative Care project, Dr. Andreas’s approach to care prioritizes understanding each person through learning their unique stories and what matters most to them. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gixV9FgV