Medical Staff News
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April 23, 2024
Minister Thanks Healthcare Staff this National Immunization Awareness Week
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, issued the following statement on National Immunization Awareness Week, April 22-30, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Choosing Wisely Talks | Introducing Choosing Wisely Canada’s Climate-Conscious Recommendations
Join Choosing Wisely Talks on May 15 at 12 p.m. ET for the launch of over 40 new Choosing Wisely Canada climate-conscious recommendations.
April 19, 2024
Join us on September 26, 2024 for Island Health’s first Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference
The Choosing Wisely at Island Health Oversight Committee are partnering with Environmental Sustainability to promote Island Health’s first-ever Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference! Space is limited and funding is available for 50 physicians to attend the in-person event.
April 19, 2024
Leadership Embracing Grassroot Initiatives to Improve Patient Care Across Island Health
Last weekend, the pediatrics and pediatric surgery teams attended a retreat in Parksville to discuss patient quality improvements across the Island. The retreat was well attended and a great success. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend and spend time with their peers!
April 18, 2024
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this issue, you'll find information on leadership recognition, Cerner updates, the upcoming Learning Opportunity - Medical Staff Workshop: Self & Relational Awareness in the Workplace, and much more.
April 17, 2024
Introducing Island Health's 2024/25 Priorities and Goals
Read about the biannual Leadership Summit to reflect back on 2023/24 and to transition to the 2024/25 organization-wide priorities, outcome goals and infrastructure requirements to create organization alignment.
April 17, 2024
Nanaimo Cancer Centre one step closer
People are one step closer to accessing enhanced cancer care services as a business plan for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) has been approved.
April 17, 2024
Island Health Magazine - Spring Issue is now available
The Spring Issue of Island Health Magazine explores Hospital at Home nursing, virtual care's impact on mental health, and the expanding roles of Nurse Practitioners. Dive into recent events like Code Hack 2024 and the Climate Change and Community Health Gathering, plus find healthy recipes and lifestyle tips.
April 16, 2024
Last Chance: Complete the 2nd IHealth Readiness Survey Today
Wednesday, April 17, is the last chance for staff at South Island sites preparing for the IHealth Go-Live in May and June to provide their feedback in the second IHealth Readiness Survey.
April 16, 2024
Island Health’s New Onboarding Team Expands
The team for Recruitment Marketing and Onboarding Services, under the Health Human Resources Initiative, now ensures smooth delivery and enhancement of the Pathway to C.A.R.E. program for new hires and retention.