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2027 National Awards Program Call for Nominations
The College is inviting nominations for the 2027 National Awards Program. This is a great opportunity to recognize and promote the outstanding leaders and programs in your organization. The deadline to submit nominations for the four individual awards is November 30, 2026.
Medical Staff Forum | 8 October
Medical staff are invited to join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research & Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Michelle Weizel, Associate Vice President Medicine & Deputy Chief Medical Officer for a virtual Medical Staff Forum on 8 October from 7:30am-8:30am on MS Teams.
Publicly-funded RSV vaccine for older adults
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults and infants. A free RSV vaccine is now available for adults aged 75 and older, and for First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults aged 60 and older, who have not previously received an RSV vaccine. Only one dose is needed for lifetime protection.