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Pandemic Planning COVID-19 Update
This week Island Health surpassed a significant and tragic milestone – 201 people have died of COVID-19 in our health region. Of these 201 deaths, over 160 occurred in just the last six months.
Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Bishop - Section Head, Pediatric IC
"While Pediatric medicine can be challenging both intellectually and emotionally, it is generally a very uplifting environment in which to work. Our patients are strong and resilient, and they bring their families with them for support. Pediatric Critical Care, in particular, requires a team based approach, and I love the knowledge, skill and compassion that the people that I work with bring to our unit. " Jeffrey Bishop
Updated: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical Guidance
Island Health updated guidance document for COVID-19 immunizers 1.1 What if a client presents without an appointment? 1.4 What is the difference between a third dose and a booster dose? 1.9 How soon after COVID-19 infection can/should someone receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
IHealth News for Medical Staff Issue No. 8
Topics covered in this edition include Gorge Road Hospital and VGH AP/LDR go-live, IHealth Support, Physician Skill Sharpeners and more.
Welcome Dr. Andrew Kwasnica - Medical Lead/Division Head Family Practice SPH
Effectuating meaningful change in people's lives is where he finds the most meaning in his practice. In the future, he hopes to see better access for patients and more focus on preventive and primary health.
Update on vaccination requirement for health professionals
The provincial health officer is finalizing, in consultation with all health professional colleges, an order that requires all regulated health professionals to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022, to work in their occupation in British Columbia.
Primary Care Update
The latest guidance on vaccination requirements for health professionals, Grand Rounds February 24 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Third dose recommended for immunocompromised children ( ages 5-11) and more.
Pandemic Planning COVID-19 Update
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says restrictions will begin to be lifted when the gatherings and events order expires on February 16th.