News
January 24, 2024
More than 2,500 lives lost to toxic drugs in 2023
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service confirms that toxic, unregulated drugs claimed the lives of at least 2,511 people in British Columbia in 2023, the largest number of drug-related deaths ever reported to the agency.
January 18, 2024
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about the January 31 deadline for MHA forms 4.1 & 4.2, Cerner EHR news, a new medical leader opportunity, Dr. Menard's new role and much more.
January 16, 2024
Return of the Hack: real-time innovation at Code Hack 2024
Attention Island Health innovators: the annual Code Hack returns March 8-10 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital – and Island Health wants you to join them!
January 16, 2024
Two Child Care Spaces Available Near Saanich Peninsula Hospital for Island Health Staff & Medical Staff
The Worforce Strategy team is seeking to partner with child care providers to secure priority access to child care spaces for Island Health staff and medical staff throughout the island. The first site to get this opportunity is Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
January 15, 2024
Webinar: Choosing Wisely Canada - Pediatric Bronchiolitis
Join Choosing Wisely Talks on January 31 at 9 a.m. PST for a discussion on why “less is best” when it comes to bronchiolitis. Speakers will discuss practical guidance in managing bronchiolitis, while sharing tools and resources from the Choosing Wisely Canada Toolkit that was released in November 2023.
January 11, 2024
2nd Annual Island Health Trauma and Critical Care Conference
Join Island Health at the 2nd Annual TRACC event, where they will delve into trauma and critical care, sharing insights and expertise to save lives!
January 11, 2024
Register now for the Good Call Action Series
The Action Series teaches you tools and techniques you can use right away and apply to other problems in the future. Each area has unique challenges and the best people to identify opportunities for improvement are the ones who are doing the work.
January 11, 2024
Welcome New Medical Leaders
Island Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mike Thomson – Medical Lead – Emergency, Victoria General Hospital, and Dr. Paeta Lehn – Medical Lead – Emergency, Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
January 10, 2024
Vaccines providing better protection still available in B.C.
Public health officials in British Columbia continue to encourage everyone to book an appointment to receive their free influenza and updated COVID-19 vaccines now to protect themselves against severe illness and hospitalization.
January 10, 2024
IHealth World Café event shines a light on what’s new and what’s next for the EHR at NRGH
A new process for ordering “pass" medications in the electronic health record (EHR) will help care teams collaborate and plan for hospital patients and long-term care residents who take planned leaves from Island Health facilities.