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Updated BCCDC guidance for COVID-19 testing for public

BCCDC updates information about when to get tested. To preserve testing capacity, sites may prioritize testing for: those at risk of more severe disease; and those who live or work in high-risk settings such as healthcare workers.

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Welcome Geoff Homer

It is a pleasure to share with you that Geoff Homer is the successful applicant for the Manager of Medical Staff Contracts & Negotiation role!

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COVID-19 Situation Report

This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.

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Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence

Epi-Week 52 Cases: December 26th to January 1, 2022.

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Primary Care Update

This latest update focuses on the Omicron Variant & COVID-19 Cases Accelerating, and much more.

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Weather Warning - heavy, blowing snow and freezing rain

Be prepared for heavy snowfall and blowing snow and possibly freezing rain starting Wednesday afternoon into Thursday as a low pressure system approaches the BC coast this evening.

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Supporting anxious adults and youth with their COVID-19 vaccinations

With access to reliable, factual information and support from experienced Public Health professionals on-site at Island Health immunization clinics, anxiety and fear should not be barriers to getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Welcome Dr. Taranjit Tung - Medical Lead, Campbell River General

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Taranjit Tung as the new Medical Lead, Campbell River General Hospital

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Welcome Scott Fielding | Executive Director, Quality Safety and Improvement

Scott Fielding will be joining Island Health as the Executive Director for Quality, Safety and Improvement portfolio today, Monday November 22, 2021.

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Welcome Dr. Michael Schachter - Division Head, Renal Services

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Schachter as the new Division Head, Renal Services.

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