Medical Staff News
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Updated: Personal Protective Equipment FAQs
Two Island Health PPE FAQs documents have been updated 1. Eye Protection FAQs (# 1, 2 and 5). 2. Mask Policy FAQs (#16 masking guidance for patients on Droplet and Contact Precautions) has been added.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Ethics Lunch & Learn February 23 2023!
Please save the zoom details in your calendar and join Dr. Jeff Kerrie and Deborah Harver in an engaging clinical ethics discussion at the February Ethics Lunch & Learn!
Welcome Dr. James Curtis - Medical Lead, Nuclear Medicine
He chose this practice as medical imaging allows us to empower patients and physicians with information to make critical decisions that impact patient care. As a Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine physician, he plays an important role in this process which is constantly evolving and interesting. The most meaningful aspect of this practice is seeing the positive impact of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in individual patient care.
Vaccine boosters & 3rd doses
BCCDC infographic explaining the difference between a third dose and a booster dose. Updated to indicate boosters are available for those ages 12 and older.
Update: Vaccination requirements for health professionals
The province's vaccine mandate for health-care workers is being expanded to include dentists, chiropractors and other health practitioners regulated by BC's health-care colleges.
Welcome Dr. Meghan Lobsinger - Medical Lead, Hospitalist RJH
"She feels privileged to care for such amazing and diverse patients and be part of an enthusiastic healthcare community. She loves that there is always more to learn and challenges to take on. " Dr. Meghan Lobsinger
Welcome Dr. Giang Nguyen - Medical Lead, Medical Imaging, MRI
"I love radiology for the intellectual challenge it provides every single day. I love the numerous procedures that allow me to use a different type of skill set. I love the interaction I have with clinicians." Dr. Nguyen
Healthcare Heroes art exhibit now open
Courage and Compassion: B.C. Healthcare Heroes, showcasing more than 20 portraits and stories of B.C. healthcare workers – including 10 from Island Health – is now open at the Gage Gallery in Victoria for one week only.