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COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
IHealth News for Medical Staff Issue No. 8
Topics covered in this edition include Gorge Road Hospital and VGH AP/LDR go-live, IHealth Support, Physician Skill Sharpeners and more.
Welcome Dr. Andrew Kwasnica - Medical Lead/Division Head Family Practice SPH
Effectuating meaningful change in people's lives is where he finds the most meaning in his practice. In the future, he hopes to see better access for patients and more focus on preventive and primary health.
Update on vaccination requirement for health professionals
The provincial health officer is finalizing, in consultation with all health professional colleges, an order that requires all regulated health professionals to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022, to work in their occupation in British Columbia.
Primary Care Update
The latest guidance on vaccination requirements for health professionals, Grand Rounds February 24 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Third dose recommended for immunocompromised children ( ages 5-11) and more.
Pandemic Planning COVID-19 Update
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says restrictions will begin to be lifted when the gatherings and events order expires on February 16th.
The drug poisoning crisis continues to devastate our communities
It's been nearly six years since the drug poisoning crisis was declared and this public health crisis is not improving. In 2021, there were 2,224 deaths caused by illicit drug poisoning in BC, a 26% increase over the number of deaths in 2020 (1,767).
Medical Staff Town Hall
Dr. Ben Williams, VP Medicine, Quality and Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Ian Thompson, Executive Medical Director, Medical Staff Governance and Dr. Murray Fyfe, Interim Vice-President, Population Health & Chief Medical Health Officer invite you to the inaugural medical staff town hall.
Wear Red Canada - A National Day to raise awareness for Women's Heart Health
Please join Island Health by wearing red on February 13th and spreading the message that heart disease is on the rise and is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Certain conditions lead to a greater risk in women, including various pregnancy complications, autoimmune disorders, cigarette smoking, and diabetes.