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March 8, 2023

March 11 is Canadian Women Physicians Day

March 11 is the third ever Canadian Women Physicians Day, a time to recognize and honour the many amazing contributions of women who practice medicine in this country.

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March 7, 2023

MHSU Update- February 2023

The MHSU Update is a monthly communication that is intended to connect Island Health staff with developments and achievements across the portfolio.

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March 7, 2023

Toxic drugs continue to take lives of British Columbians

Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service shows that the toxic, unregulated drug supply claimed the lives of at least 211 British Columbians in January, with the total number of deaths surpassing 200 for the eighth time in the past 16 months.

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March 7, 2023

Spring forward - Daylight Savings Time returns on Sunday

Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

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March 7, 2023

You're Invited to the CHI Lunch and Learn March 15th!

The Neil and Susan Manning Cognitive Health Initiative​, and the Seniors Outpatient Clinic, are proud to announce the next, fully accredited CHI Lunch & Learn Series. Wednesday March 15th from 12-1pm.

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March 3, 2023

Clinical Governance: Building the foundation for new decision-making committees

As of Friday, March 3 people across Island Health can read and offer feedback about the Terms of Reference for regional and organizational-level committees that will be responsible for clinical governance in the future. Terms of Reference provide clear, well-defined descriptions of each group's membership criteria, roles, responsibilities and decision-making rights.

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March 3, 2023

BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report

A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.

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March 1, 2023

Island Health Research Dispatch Newsletter March 2023

This March newsletter covers topics such as: Save the Date - 5 days in May, Funding Opportunities, Study Opportunities and more.

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March 1, 2023

Clinical Governance: Building the foundation for new decision-making committees

The Integrated Clinical Governance Council (ICGC): This is a senior-level committee that will be accountable to the Executive Leadership Team. The ICGC will have a range of responsibilities focused on quality improvement priorities.

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