Family Physicians in the Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice (PNWDoFP) in British Columbia have been building a program of excellence to support patients who are living with Type 2 Diabetes and metabolic syndrome. ..

The Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice (PNWDoFP) is pleased to have been accepted into the Promising Practices for Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program, offered by Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC).

Our healthcare system has been supportive in helping us make the CHANGE Program one of the cornerstones as we develop our PCN model.

The CHANGE Program in British Columbia is changing lives by reversing the effects of Metabolic Syndrome. Checkout our newest video for more details.

The CHANGE Program in Alberta was recently featured on Global TV due to the massive success the program is seeing in Alberta.

TORONTO, ON; A three-year study published in CMAJ Open has concluded that metabolic syndrome (MetS) may be reversed through participation in a team-based lifestyle intervention program including diet and exercise changes. Metabolic syndrome is a clinical, silent condition first discovered by a family physician during routine checkup.

In partnership with Metabolic Syndrome Canada, Family Physicians from four pacific Northwest communities: Haida Gwaii, Houston, Smithers and Terrace are leading the way in British Columbia as the very first sites to develop CHANGE BC, and excellent, innovative primary care lifestyle support program for patients. Meet our physician leaders: