News
December 11, 2024
Critical Values for Hematology Laboratory Parameters
Critical values for hematology laboratory parameters have been revised to reflect recommendations from the most recent publications in this area. Please review the attached December 11 memorandum from Dr. Danielle Meunier, Medical Lead, Hematology.
December 11, 2024
Inaugural Presentation of the Dr. Jennifer Oates Memorial Award
The Dr. Jennifer Oates Memorial Award for Advancing the Family and Patient Voice was presented at the annual Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) Graduation Ceremony on the evening of October 16, honouring the late Dr. Oates' dedication to patient-centered care. This annual event celebrates the PQI physicians’ completion of 1 year of cohort QI training.
December 11, 2024
Medical Staff Forum | Thursday Dec 12, 2024
A reminder that Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality, and Research, and Chief Medical Officer, will host an End of Year Medical Staff Forum on Thursday December 12th, from 7.30 to 8.30am. We look forward to seeing you there!
December 11, 2024
Santa Spreads Holiday Magic in VGH & NRGH Pediatrics
Santa truly does fly, sprinkling magic across the sky! December 10, Mr. Claus himself made a heartwarming visit to Victoria General Hospital and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to spread holiday cheer for sick children and their caregivers in Pediatrics.
December 9, 2024
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in October
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in October 2024.
December 6, 2024
Island Health 2024 chief medical health officer report
The Island Health’s 2024 Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) report focuses on the health harms associated with the use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol, illegally manufactured opioids, tobacco, and cannabis.
December 6, 2024
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
35 years ago, on December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal. We honour them, and all victims of gender-based violence, on The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
December 5, 2024
Team effort saves life of Victoria runner
A recent awards ceremony at Royal Jubilee Hospital was held to honour the individuals who helped save Mike Bohonos, 68. Mr. Bohonos collapsed in cardiac arrest 6 kilometers into his 8-kilometer race and received CPR from a number of event volunteers. Award recipients included medical staff members Dr. Doug McGhee, Dr. Michele Fretz, and Dr. Eric Fretz.
December 5, 2024
INVITATION: December 6 Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall
This is your opportunity to connect with senior leaders and hear answers to questions from staff and medical staff around Island Health. Our next Town Hall is an in-person and virtual session with CEO Kathy MacNeil and other senior leaders who will be in attendance to share updates, recognize people and teams and answer your questions.
December 3, 2024
MHA Minutes Webinar: Is Your Facility Designated?
The Mental Health Act )MHA) Minutes are new monthly virtual sessions occurring every second Thursday of each month. Hosted by the MHA Resource Team via Teams, the webinars are for all staff and medical staff whose work involves BC Mental Health Act.