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Global Windows IT Disruption
Island Health, and many institutions globally, have been impacted by a large-scale Microsoft systems issue. Our immediate concern is supporting staff and medical staff to deliver continuity and quality of care to the best of our abilities while this disruption is resolved.
Second urgent and primary care centre coming to Nanaimo
People living in and around Nanaimo will have increased access to health care with a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) to open in 2025.
Teamwork and support contribute to RJH Go-Live success
Congratulations to staff and medical staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital on a successful IHealth Go-Live! The site went live on June 8 with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) and other advanced tools in the electronic health record (EHR) with the support of colleagues from across the region.
RNFBC Bursary Application Program Now Open
Calling all nursing students! The Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) is pleased to announce their bursary application program is now open for all qualified BC nursing students.
KUDOS: Port Hardy and Port McNeill Staff and Physician
Sharing kudos from a Pender Harbour resident who, while on vacation, had an excellent care experience with staff and medical staff at both the Port Hardy Emergency Department and Port McNeill Hospital. Thank you for all you do!
Free Mental Health Webinars for Healthcare Providers
Care for Caregivers is an online mental health resource for healthcare workers. It's a partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association and SafeCare BC and is supported by the Province of BC.
New digital tools being tested to improve people’s health
Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and innovative solutions to support more rapid diagnostic services to improve access to testing for people living with diseases, such as cancer, throughout B.C.
New opportunities for patient partners to contribute to local quality improvement
The Clinical Governance team and the Office of Experience are excited to announce that the EOI for patient partners to join the new local clinical governance committees is now live.
Provincial health officer recommends expanding alternatives to toxic, unregulated drug supply
British Columbia’s provincial health officer has issued followup recommendations in a report to government in response to the toxic-drug crisis.
INVITATION: July 11 Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall
Today is the Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall, which is your opportunity to connect with senior leaders and hear answers to questions from staff and medical staff around Island Health.