Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice

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: