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Update to Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 2: Immunization, Part 4 – Biological Products
This BCCDC guidance document is updated as follows: The Immunization Manual was updated to reflect changes due to the monovalent Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Spikevax™ for those 6 years of age and older no longer being available in Canada. This and more within the document.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
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New Virtual Care Services Newsletter!
Virtual Care is thrilled to launch Virtual Care Services' quarterly newsletter! Their inaugural edition is packed with timely updates, local success stories, and vital utilization statistics - all designed to help you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in virtual care.
Expression of Interest for Clinical Governance Committees| Dr. Ben Williams
A callout to all medical leaders from Dr. Ben Williams: Medical Leaders are being encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest to join new clinical governance committees and become part of the team leading quality improvement for our patients. The EOI has been extended to May 17, 2023.
Survey - Handling Patient Information in Primary Care
The survey is open now and will be open through to Friday, June 9, 2023 and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey focuses on medical staff roles in UPCCs and how they handle patient information in their daily practice, and what does or doesn't work well.
Minister’s statement on National Nursing Week
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of National Nursing Week.
Celebrating National Nursing Week!
Krista Allan, Chief Nursing and Allied Health Officer, expresses her sincere gratitude to all nurses at Island Health.
Statement on the World Health Organization declaring end of COVID-19 as global emergency
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have released the following statement on the World Health Organization declaration of the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Minister’s statement on Midwives Day
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Midwives Day, May 5, 2023.