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Last Chance: Complete the 2nd IHealth Readiness Survey Today
Wednesday, April 17, is the last chance for staff at South Island sites preparing for the IHealth Go-Live in May and June to provide their feedback in the second IHealth Readiness Survey.
Island Health’s New Onboarding Team Expands
The team for Recruitment Marketing and Onboarding Services, under the Health Human Resources Initiative, now ensures smooth delivery and enhancement of the Pathway to C.A.R.E. program for new hires and retention.
IHealth News Brief
Information in this brief includes: Go-Live Dates for Tertiary Site Activation/Computerized Provider Order Entry, and Complete mandatory education steps to prepare for Go-Live.
Celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week at Island Health
It's National Medical Laboratory Week across Canada from April 14 to 20! This is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals in recognition of the vital contributions they make to provincial healthcare and to the health and wellness of British Columbians.
Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people
Patients looking for a family physician or a nurse practitioner will be better supported, as the Province provides an update on the work already underway and introduces new digital tools for providers to improve and speed up the connection process.
March MHSU Newsletter
March highlights include: Young Adult Unit at RJH, Supporting MHSU Allyship Journey, and Cowichan Lodge Welcomes MHSU Pilot Program LPN Learners.
Please Complete: 2nd IHealth Readiness Survey
The following has been sent on behalf of Drs. Hayley Bos and Chloe Lemire-Elmore (VGH) and Dr. Brian Mc Ardle (RJH), Medical Chiefs of Staff. Deadline is April 17, 2024.
New Saanich Peninsula after-hours primary-care clinic launches
Beginning Monday, April 8, 2024, the clinic will offer services by appointment only Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone lines will open for same-day booking at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, and at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
Provincial Health Officer Announces End of Respiratory Seasonseason
Dr Bonnie Henry sent out a bulletin this week, to all health authorities, announcing the end of the viral respiratory season:
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in February
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in February 2024.