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Endeavor FPN

A Family Practice Network, or FPN, provides a mechanism through which a physician group can address common practice and patient needs, have a collective voice on issues facing family practice, and address local population health needs, in coordination with the Regional Health Authority (RHA). The FPN structure is a physician‐led, non‐profit organization. 

Energized by the meaning and symbolism of “Endeavor,” our FPN recognizes the effort to not only aspire to, but achieve and meet the needs of our family practice colleagues and patients. The Endeavor FPN represents participating family physicians in the St. John’s metro area.

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Publications

Endeavor FPN Newsletter

Documents

Documents Disclaimer: Information posted by the FPN is only up to date at the time of posting. With changing guidelines and policy we highly recommend you continue to use Primary Source Verification whenever possible.  

 

Adam Wylie

Endeavor FPN Executive Director

Adam took on his new role with the Endeavor FPN on January 7, 2019. He comes to Endeavor from British Columbia, where he worked to deliver strong primary care, while improving the coordination of service delivery between health care organizations and many non-profit and government organizations. Working with the Practice Support Program (PSP), a provincial organization supported by the General Practice Services Committee in BC, he helped physicians improve practice design and prepare for Team-Based Care, while improving coordination of organizational support for physicians in their communities. Adam has a Master’s degree in Social Work from UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Contact
tel.(709) 764-7546
e.adam@endeavorfpn.com

Endeavor Family Practice Network FAQs

  • A Family Practice Network, or FPN, provides a mechanism through which a physician group can address common practice and patient needs, have a collective voice on issues facing family practice, and address local population health needs, in coordination with the Regional Health Authority (RHA).  The FPN structure is a physician-led, non-profit organization.

  • The Endeavor FPN was formed early in 2018 and represents participating family physicians from St. John’s and area, Newfoundland. The name represents our vision for the FPN. Endeavor represents an “effort, and to take on a challenge and achieve a goal”. The reference is symbolic to the FPN, in that it provides a mechanism to support and achieve Family practice needs and pursuit of improved patient care.

  • The Endeavor FPN will provide the family physicians with a structure and supports to address physician and practice issues in our local area. Through St. John’s and area physician consultations, the FPN has identified several priorities to start with, including:

    • Local proactive FPN recruitment & retention activities; locum sharing services, sharing of expertise;
    • Development of other offerings to improve family physician relationships;
    • Delivery of local wellness programs for physicians and their practices; Providing continuing professional programs
    • Implementing family physician-centric communication and collaboration mechanisms to address common priorities with Eastern Health; 
    • Identification, development of practice support resources to facilitate increased physician and patient awareness and access to Eastern Health community programs & services; and,
    • Work with the RHA to identify priority Consultant Service areas to focus on for improvement of Shared Care opportunities and patient access.
    • Membership in FPNs is categorized into voting and non-voting.
    • Voting members will be practicing family physicians/general practitioners (GPs) who deliver the majority of their services in the geographic area (this includes locums) and who are licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL).
    • Non-voting members can be Medical Residents holding a full or educational license with the CPSNL, or a retired GP.

  • Yes, salaried family physicians can participate within the FPN, and we encourage participation to facilitate increased collaboration with your physician colleagues and other providers on common needs.

  • An FPN Executive Director has been hired who is dedicated to FPN Board operations, management, and implementation of all FPN priorities.

  • The Endeavor FPN will work with Eastern Health to address common health care goals and gaps in our local communities, contributing to improved population health outcomes. It will also provide practice and clinical support to family physicians, which will lead to improved access for patients.

    1. Dr. Annette McCarthy - Chair
    2. Dr. Francisco Acevedo - Vice-Chair
    3. Dr. Alison Drover - Treasurer
    4. Dr. Michelle Levy- St. John’s
    5. Dr. Colleen Kirby- St. John’s
    6. Dr. Lori Shandera -St. John’s
    7. Dr. Dianne Power- St. John’s  
    8. Dr. Alysha Mehta -St. John’s
    9. Dr. Krysta Au - St. John’s

  • Funding is provided through an annual operational budget allocation for administrative expenses such as the hiring of an Executive Director to run the FPN, and for administrative and governance services provided by the physicians who take on a leadership role. Funding is based on membership numbers.

  • Please contact Adam Wylie, Endeavor FPN Executive Director, via email at adam@endeavorfpn.com or by calling/texting (709) 764-7546. Alternatively, please contact any of the Endeavor FPN Board Members.