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Celebrating Black Culture in Canada
As Black History Month continues, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of Black Canadians to our country.
Time is neurons: how artificial intelligence is transforming stroke care
Since August 2023, Island Health has utilized AI-enhanced visualization software to expedite the assessment and treatment of acute stroke patients, enabling specialists to make critical decisions more swiftly. This technology rapidly processes diagnostic imaging scans and alerts the Victoria-based stroke neurology team, facilitating timely interventions and potentially improving patient outcomes.
The February CRT Update Newsletter
The Community Resource Team's (CRT) February 2025 Update Newsletter features important updates, including revised viral respiratory illness prevention measures, a survey for CHS Nurses, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, and virtual diabetes education for clients, along with other key news for all Community Health Services staff.
Callout for Medical Staff Co-Facilitators—Violence Prevention Training
Do you have an interest in violence prevention and medical staff peer-to-peer learning? We are looking for additional medical staff members from high-risk areas—with violence prevention and/or de-escalation expertise—to co-facilitate the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum for Medical Staff (PVPC).
Resident Appreciation Week, February 10-14
In anticipation of Resident Appreciation Week, February 10-14, we’re celebrating medical residents and highlighting their contributions to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Cohort 10 Physician Quality Improvement Training Program - Apply Now
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. The program itself begins September 2025, concluding with a graduation ceremony held in October 2026.
Two LTC Homes in Saanich Peninsula Transition to Island Health
Starting February 1, Island Health will assume operation of Brentwood House and Sluggett House long-term care homes on the Saanich Peninsula.
February is Black History Month
The month of February provides the opportunity to recognize the diversity and accomplishments of Black people in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on Canada's painful history and the distinct challenges that Black healthcare workers in Canada continue to face in their daily lives, such as systemic barriers, racism and discrimination.
VI 4x4 Club Offering Rides for Health-Care Employees
Winter is here – and the Vancouver Island Toyota 4 x 4 Club has once again offered to help health-care employees who need rides in the snow. These amazing people have helped Island Health employees the past few years, providing dozens of rides to and from work, at locations from Port Hardy to Victoria.