A message from your local family doctors: We are here for you to ensure your medical needs are addressed during this pandemic.

Family doctors in Greater Victoria have made changes to the way we see you, to help you stay safe from COVID-19, and to ensure that we and our office staff stay safe as well.

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More than 80 per cent of visits in Greater Victoria are now taking place via video or by phone. These methods ensure you receive the care you need (including any medications), from the safety of your home. If an in-person visit is needed, the office will arrange that, too, in a way that will be safe. Just book with them like you always do.

It is important during this challenging time that you continue to address your medical issues with your family doctor as much as possible, especially if you have a chronic condition. Receiving care from the physician who knows you best, and who is familiar with your medical history, ensures this information is taken into account.

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Dr. Tim Troughton and Dr. Katharine McKeen, co-chairs of the Victoria Division of Family Practice representing 500 family doctors in urban Victoria

Dr. Vanessa Young and Dr. Jane McGregor, co-chairs of the South Island Division of Family Practice representing 245 family doctors in Greater Victoria, from Sooke to Sidney