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Late Radiation-Associated Dysphagia (Late RAD): Information for the Primary Care Network:
Late radiation-associated dysphagia (late RAD) is a relatively rare (3-8%) new or progressive onset of severe oropharyngeal dysphagia following a long period of stable functioning after head and neck radiation. The Speech and Language Pathologists at BC Cancer – Victoria would like you to be aware of this possibility in your patients who have undergone head and neck radiation therapy in the past years and encourage you to make referrals accordingly.
The inaugural 2024 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS
January issue is covering the new Medical Certificates, forms 4.1 and 4.2 that will take effect on February 1, 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.