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New Service: Interpreting Services for Virtual Visits!
Island Health has launched a new service, allowing you to schedule an interpreter for virtual visits. By accessing the PLS Portal, you can request a professional interpreter join a scheduled BC Virtual Visit or Zoom for Healthcare virtual visit with your patient.
Joint statement on National Day of Observance
March 11 was Canada’s National Day of Observance. On this day, Canada took time to remember all those who have died or have had health complications as a result of COVID-19, and honoured the health-care and front-line workers who have been working selflessly and courageously since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago.
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.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
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Apply for Cohort 8 of the Physician Quality Improvement training program before April 14th
Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) is an education program for Medical Staff who want to enhance their QI capacity, build connections with colleagues, and create a continuous improvement culture to transform our local health system. Applications to join Cohort 8 must be submitted by April 14th at 4:00pm.
Women in Medicine and Medical Leadership
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Medical and Academic Affairs is profiling some of the women in medicine and medical leadership positions that help deliver excellent health care and lead our organization.
Dr. Jennifer Kask: Canadian Women Physicians Day
For Dr. Jennifer Kask, Canadian Women Physicians Day is a day to celebrate great women who have gone before and to empower those coming into medicine now. 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.
Dr. Rachel Carson: Canadian Women Physicians Day
Dr. Rachel Carson is an Island Health physician who is making her mark in the field of medicine. 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.
Dr Jennifer J. Williams: Canadian Women Physicians Day
For Dr. Jennifer J. Williams, Canadian Women Physicians Day is an opportunity to highlight the strengths women physicians offer and understand our differential experience due to things like system design and bias. 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.
PRIME enrolment webinars
There will be two webinars on March 22, 2023 to help people navigate the user enrolment and site registration processes. Both sessions will be recorded and posted on the PRIME webpage for those who cannot make it. There are also resources available online, and the PRIME support team is available to help. Click here to access webinar materials.