Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice

08/20/2026

🌡️ Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for people at higher risk of heat illness or those who live alone. A little preparation can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

Prepare your home:
Identify the coolest area of your home and have a plan to use it during extreme heat.

Consider air conditioning, thermal curtains or window coverings, and an indoor thermometer.

Check whether you qualify for free air conditioning programs, such as those offered by BC Hydro.

Stay informed and connected:
Sign up for heat alerts through apps such as WeatherCAN.

Learn the signs and symptoms of heat illness and what to do if someone becomes unwell.

If you live alone or are at higher risk, arrange for someone nearby to check in on you during extreme heat.

Know where to cool down:
Find cooling centres and other cool spaces near you, such as community centres, libraries, or other public facilities. EmergencyMapBC can help you locate cooling and misting locations across B.C.

08/18/2026

Stay Cool kits are available for New Westminster renters!

Renters can apply for one of 500 free Stay Cool kits to help beat the summer heat. Kits include cooling towels, wearable ice packs, a water bottle, thermometer, cooling map and more.

Kits are available first-come, first-served.

Learn more: https://www.newwestcity.ca/2026/08/04/2026-cooling-kit-application.php

08/11/2026

Fill out our AI in Primary Care survey!

AI is increasingly being used in healthcare to support tasks like documenting clinical notes, summarizing medical information, and finding relevant clinical information. We want to hear your thoughts and perspectives on the use of AI in primary care.

Your feedback will help inform future discussions and patient education. The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

Fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PatientSurvey-AI-Use

05/20/2026

🩺 Looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner?

Register with the Health Connect Registry (HCR) to be connected with primary care services in your community when one becomes available.

– Quick and easy to register
– Available for people without a family doctor or NP
– Includes a QR code for easy access to registration resources

Register here: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry -4418

03/03/2026

Match Day is here 🤍

To everyone who matched today, congratulations. Years of studying, late nights, exams, interviews and big decisions all led to this moment.

We’re especially excited to welcome the new residents who matched to the Fraser Northwest Division region. New Westminster, Port Moody, and Coquitlam are lucky to have you.

Our communities care deeply about family medicine and about supporting physicians at every stage of their careers. We’re looking forward to getting to know you, working alongside you and cheering you on as you begin this next chapter.

Welcome to the region and congratulations on such a huge milestone!

11/28/2025

💙Congratulations to Dr. Catherine Clelland!

We are thrilled to celebrate our member, Dr. Catherine Clelland, on receiving the 2025 May Cohen Award a prestigious honour that recognizes outstanding leadership, advocacy, and dedication to advancing women physicians and women’s health.

Dr. Clelland’s commitment to equity, her inspiring leadership, and her ability to bring the FMWC vision to life truly reflect the legacy of Dr. May Cohen – a trailblazing physician, educator, and advocate whose lifelong work championed women’s health, reproductive rights, and gender equity in medicine.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Clelland on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to celebrate her contributions and grateful to have her as part of our Division.

10/22/2025

💙Happy Medical Office Assistants Recognition Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) who keep clinics in our community running smoothly and patients cared for with compassion and efficiency.

MOAs are the heart of our health care teams – supporting providers, coordinating care, and helping patients every step of the way.

This week, we’re spotlighting some of the amazing MOAs across the Fraser Northwest Division and sharing the thoughtful words their colleagues had to say about them.

Swipe through to read about the MOAs in our community!

10/06/2025

🌟 On September 25, 2025, we came together to celebrate and recognize the exceptional healthcare professionals who continue to make a lasting impact in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster communities during our Annual Awards Ceremony for 2025.

Your ongoing commitment, compassion, and dedication to patient care are truly inspiring. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who make a difference every day and a special congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

💙 Dr. Ravi Parhar – Family Doctor of the Year
💙 Dr. Amir Danishwar – Quality Improvement Champion of the Year
💙 Maria Maglanque, NP – Patient Care Team Member of the Year
💙 Ivy Pen – Patient Medical Home Staff Member of the Year
💙 Dr. Manuela Pattison Bacon – Hospitalist of the Year
💙 Eagle Ridge & Royal Columbian Hospital Physicians – Specialist(s) of the Year

Thank you to everyone for your continued dedication and commitment to improving the health and well-being of our communities.

👩💻 Watch the award videos by following the link:

On September 25, 2025, the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice gathered to recognize and honour the outstanding healthcare professionals serving the...

10/02/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2025 Annual General Meeting!

It was a wonderful evening of connection, reflection, and inspiration, with an uplifting keynote from Dr. Shahana Alibhai on wellness and resilience. 💙

We’re grateful to our members and community for coming together to share tools, purpose, and renewed energy for the year ahead.

09/26/2025

Get Your Moles and Skin Lesions Checked – Community Clinic in Port Moody
Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice, a local non-profit organization, has partnered with Spectrum Dermatology to bring faster access to skin health assessments for residents of the Tri-Cities and New Westminster. This initiative is not-for-profit — our goal is simply to support community health and reduce wait times for dermatology care.

Where: CheckMark Clinic at Inlet Pharmacy (50 Electronic Ave, Port Moody, BC)
When: Weekends
Cost: Fully covered by MSP

At the clinic, a trained medical photographer will take high-quality images of up to two areas of concern. These are reviewed remotely by a local dermatologist from Spectrum Dermatology. Results are shared with both you and your family doctor within one week.

How to Access the Clinic:
Ask your family physician or nurse practitioner for a referral.
Referrals can be submitted online through the CheckMark website.

Once accepted, you’ll receive a link to self-book your appointment.

Learn more and submit a referral here: