How does the Richmond Primary Care Network (PCN) help patients?

As a non-profit organization, RDFP drives the success of the local Primary Care Network (PCN) by unifying family physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and community resources under one collaborative framework. Our administration ensures that PCN health planning and care navigation are tailored specifically to Richmond, transforming a provincial model into an interconnected system where health services and local social supports seamlessly work together to improve community well-being.

Benefits of the PCN

Richmond Pcn Benefits For Patients Pharmacist

MSP-funded services
Easier access to the right services
Personalized team-based care
Ongoing health support
Support in multiple languages, where available
Better health outcomes

Available PCN Clinician Services

Chronic Disease Management Nurse

provides support to manage chronic diseases (diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, more)
teaches patients how to understand and develop self-management strategies

Mental Health Counsellor

provides support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss
helps patients to gain new perspectives
introduces tools to cope with personal issues

Clinical Pharmacist

conducts medication assessments
ensures prescriptions are suitable for each condition
provides advice on dosage and adverse reactions

Dietitian

provides nutrition assessment/consultation
improves patient eating habits
prevents/delays chronic conditions
teaches about nutrition needs
helps patients make sustainable lifestyle changes

Seniors Team

provides timely, appropriate senior care
improves overall senior patient health
increases patient independence
enhances safety

Occupational Therapist

helps patients maintain skills for daily activities (personal care/meals)
teaches adaptive energy conservation skills
provides stress management strategies

Physiotherapist

treats musculoskeletal/neurological conditions (arthritis/MSK injuries/stroke/MS/Parkinson’s)
develops personalized home exercise programs
helps patients to prevent falls
provides advice on gait aids

Social Worker

addresses factors that impact patient health (finances, housing, social supports)
develops advanced care plans
provides referrals to community programs

Community Link Worker & Community Navigator

supports patient health and wellness goals
connects patients with social and physical activities
improves patient physical and emotional wellness
informs patients about local community services and opportunities for connection

Chronic Disease Group Education

small, in-person group education
taught by interdisciplinary Primary Care Network clinicians
teaches patients and caregivers self-management skills
classes:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pre-Diabetes
- Cholesterol/Dyslipidemia/Heart Health
- Cognition/Brain Health
- Depression/Anxiety

Are you eligible?

The Richmond PCN Care Team provides specialized support for patients who meet specific eligibility criteria. Take a moment to review the requirements below to find out if you qualify for referral.

PCN Eligibility Criteria Infographic 2026

Contact the PCN

The Richmond Primary Care Network uses a team-based, coordinated care model to support Richmond family physicians, nurse practitioners, and their patients through seamless healthcare collaboration.
Have questions about your referrals? Get in touch:

Call 604-233-5686
Fax 604-244-8599
Email rmdpcn@vch.ca

Don’t have a primary care provider?

Finding a family physician doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Join the Health Connect Registry (HCR), and when a physician becomes available, the HCR team will help connect you to the care you need.

Visit the Health Connect Registry

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