Medical Staff News
News
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.
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!
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 52 Cases: December 26th to January 1, 2022.
Primary Care Update
This latest update focuses on the Omicron Variant & COVID-19 Cases Accelerating, and much more.
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.
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.
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
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.
Welcome Dr. Michael Schachter - Division Head, Renal Services
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Schachter as the new Division Head, Renal Services.