qathet Division of Family Practice

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qathet Division of Family Practice

Offering reliable healthcare information for everyone living in the qathet region. You can choose to work full time, half time or somewhere in between.

The purpose of this page is to provide reliable and accurate information about matters relating to healthcare in the qathet/Powell River area. We welcome questions, comments and interactions from the community or any physicians/nurse practitioners interested in practicing in our area. However, we reserve the right to remove any comments or posts that are not aligned with the stated purpose. INFO FOR PHYSICIANS: The region’s private practices vary greatly in both hours and size — from two to 16 physicians. Focus solely on your GP practice or compliment it by working in Emergency, Anesthesia, Maternity, as well as joining the rotating OR assist schedule.

08/30/2025

If you're new to qathet and don't have a local family physician or nurse practitioner, the Health Connect Registry (HCR) can help you get one.

If you've never registered - or registered in another town, but have since moved - visit healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry to add or update your personal information.

You can also call 8-1-1 if you prefer to register over the phone.

Either way, don't delay! The HCR is the fastest way to get connected with a local primary care provider.

Accessibility ID: A graphic with a yellow background and a circle image of a woman hiking with a baby on her back in hiking backpack. The text reads, 'Do you have a local primary care provider? If you live in qathet and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, the Health Connect Registry is for you!

08/26/2025

Swipe through the slides to discover healthcare resources available to you in qathet.

🔗For more information, visit qathetpcn.ca

Accessibility ID: A series of ten slides that lists healthcare resources in qathet. To learn more, visit qathetpcn.ca.

08/21/2025

Do you live in qathet and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner? If so, the Health Connect Registry (HCR) is your best option to get connected with a primary care provider.

The sooner you register, the sooner you'll have your own family physician or nurse practitioner.

Visit www.healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry to sign up!

Accessibility ID: A poster with a woman with her baby visiting their family physician. They are all smiling while the baby plays with a blue toy. The text reads, 'Are you looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner? The Health Connect Registry can help!'

08/13/2025

The Texada Health Centre is open! For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the website. www.texadahealthcentre.com

Accessibility ID: Poster announcing the Texada Health Centre is open and has locum coverage for the summer. The website is the best place to find updated information.

08/01/2025

The qathet Primary Network was established to help our community receive the best healthcare possible.

We do this by:

🟣 Attracting a range of primary healthcare providers to qathet
🟣Connecting locals with a primary care provider
🟣Directing you to the resources you need

Your health and wellbeing are important! Head to our link in bio to learn more about qathetPCN or visit qathetpcn.ca.

Accessibility ID: Two slides explaining that qathet Primary Care Network is a group of family practice clinics and health care centres working in partnership with you to help keep you healthy.

07/30/2025

👩🏽‍⚕️Your local health care professionals are working together to ensure qathet receives the best care possible.

🔗Visit qathetpcn.ca or our link in bio to learn how doctors, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists collaborate to take care of our community's health.

Accessibility ID: Posters asking if you've heard of qathet Primary Care Network. A team of local health care professionals who work directly with your family physician to ensure your health and wellbeing are top priority.

07/23/2025

🩺The Health Connect Registry is your fastest and most direct option for getting connected with a local family doctor or nurse practitioner.

Registration is quick and easy. If you need support to register, call 8-1-1 and someone will be happy to assist you.

The sooner you register, the sooner you'll be assigned a primary care provider!

🔗Scan the QR code, use the link in our link in bio, or visit healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry.

Accessibility ID: Six slides encouraging people in qathet without a primary care provider to register with the Health Connect Registry. It's for anyone who is currently unattached to a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

07/15/2025

👩🏽‍⚕️Everyone deserves to have a primary care provider. That's why we work hard to help connect people living in the qathet region with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

✅If you're one of the 3 out of 10 British Columbians currently living without a family doctor, travelling out of town, or relying on phone appointments, then we encourage you to join the Health Connect Registry.

We connect many people with doctors, and wait times are typically less than a year.

🔗To register, scan the QR code, check out our link in bio or visit healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry

Accessibility ID: Two carousels encouraging people in qathet without a family doctor or nurse practitioner to join the Health Connect Registry. It states nearly 3 in 10 British Columbians don't have a family doctor. The Health Connect Registry is the best way to get connected to a local doctor or nurse practitioner. Scan the QR code, check the link in bio, or visit the website healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry

07/11/2025

qathet! We want to hear from you. If you'd like to help influence healthcare in the region, consider joining our board as a Community Board Director.

Scan the QR code, visit our link in bio, or email gchartier@prdivision.ca to learn more.

Accessibility ID: Poster informing the qathet region that the qathet Division of Family Practice is seeking two people to join their board as Community Board Directors for a two year term. They are looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. Scan the QR code, visit the link in bio, or email gchartier@prdivision.ca to learn more.

07/07/2025

Hey, qathet! Do you know about 8-1-1? It's a non-emergency number you can call to speak with a healthcare professional. Swipe through the slides to learn more!

Accessibility ID: A series of graphics explaining 8-1-1, a non-emergency number you can call to speak with a healthcare professional and ask questions like, 'Does my medication have side effects?' and 'Does my child need a tetanus shot?' You can also speak with registered dietitians, pharmacists, and qualified exercise professionals. It's operated by HealthLinkBC and is part of the Ministry of Health.

05/31/2025

Would you like to help shape the future of healthcare in the qathet community?

If yes, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗To learn more about this volunteer role and to apply, click the link in our bio or head to https://prdofp.breezy.hr/p/40f8374121af-community-representatives-volunteer

Accessibility ID: Poster encouraging community members to apply to join the qathet Primary Care Steering Committee. As a volunteer, you will help shape healthcare in the region and help ensure community voices are heard.

05/26/2025

How are we doing on primary care access? Over 1400 voices have spoken, click here to see what they’ve said:
https://staging2.qathetpcn.ca/wp-content/uploads/web-250414-qathet-primary-health-access-short-report-2.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawKhenpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTQ0k5OUJLbXprbEdHSHZtAR4S6ONmPMg6hfzjVDrKQGDTPU0VqU45CvU-dSPD-62fJ1-NdJBcSYqS72KIwQ_aem_z9jAGjJ6YXOFgt9_8R8WEQ

Want to learn more? Join us for a Primary Care Access Snapshot on May 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Powell River Public Library.

Can't join in person? Please join us online by visiting: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81442237515

Address

4760 Joyce Avenue
Powell River, BC
V8A3B6

Website

https://www.divisionsbc.ca/qathet

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