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Regional Progress in Primary Care Partnerships
Over the past year, Island Health has been working in partnership to advance regional-level priorities and initiatives that create Indigenous cultural safety and awareness in primary care, and that improve access to mental health & substance use (MHSU) supports for patients and providers.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read a thank you message from Dr. Williams to Dr. Thompson, a summary on the medical staff forum, workload funding deadline, and much more.
Gorge Urgent and Primary Care Centre team works collaboratively to provide care to patients
The GUPCC interdisciplinary team includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health and substance use clinicians, a social worker, and administrative support staff.
Welcome New Medical Director and Medical Lead
Please join Island Health in welcoming Dr. Randal Mason -Regional Medical Director, Addictions Medicine and Substance Abuse Care, and Dr. Danielle Meunier – Medical Lead, Hematopathology Island Wide.
Thank You, Dr. Robin Love
With a heavy heart, Island Health announces that Dr. Robin Love is stepping down after over a decade of dedicated service as Medical Lead, Geo 2 for Palliative & End of Life Care Program at Nanaimo Regional Hospital (NRGH).
Mastering Crucial Conversations Event Wrap Up
On November 23, over 70 medical staff and leaders gathered to attend “Mastering Crucial Conversations”, a leadership series facilitated by certified conflict coach Linda Dobson.
Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre turns 2
The Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre is 2 years old. The team celebrated with cake, balloons and a “gratitude” wall. Patients commented throughout the day on the amazing and quality care they receive at the clinic.
Medical Director of Virtual Care - Welcome Dr. Lonn Myronuk, MD, FRCPC
The following has been sent on behalf of Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe, Chief Medical Information Officer/Executive Medical Director, Medication Systems and Medical Informatics. Welcome Dr. Lonn Myronuk, the new Medical Director of Virtual Care.
IHealth Update for Medical Staff
Topics covered in the November IHealth update includes: Patient Discharge information, FAQs, and more.
Choosing Wisely for Seniors in Acute Care with Dementia: A New Virtual Simulation.
Do you provide care for Seniors in Acute Care? A new virtual simulation aimed to support clinical decision making and reduce antipsychotic use in seniors with dementia is now live.