News
May 24, 2022
Physician Psychological Safety 2022 Webinar Series
Please join Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital, in a series of five virtual psychological safety webinars aimed at promoting psychological safety in health care teams.
May 24, 2022
Upcoming Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Physician Wellness Group Training Courses
A list of upcoming Upcoming Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Physician Wellness Group Training Courses from May 31st - June 7th, 2022.
May 24, 2022
Congrats to physicians completing Improvement Advisor training
Congratulations to Island Health physicians Alex Hoechsmann and Dana Hubler for completing the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Improvement Advisor Professional Development Program.
May 24, 2022
Medicine Grand Rounds - Planetary Health
Join Blair McFarland and Deana Verkerk on a discussion of Climate Action at Island Health. From Organizational Pillars of Sustainability to Practical Adaptations. Friday May 27, 2022.
May 24, 2022
Rural Health Conference 2022: Above and Beyond Recognition Recipient
Each year at the conference, RCCbc recognizes the phenomenal work of BC’s rural physicians and communities. At this year’s conference, Dr. Francois Bosman received recognition for going Above & Beyond. The Above and Beyond recognition is for a rural physician’s exceptional rural BC service and contributions in supporting rural health care. Congratulations Dr. Bosman!
May 24, 2022
BC College of Family Physicians Award Recipients
More than 350 people took the time to nominate family doctors from across the province for a BCCFP Award. Four family physicians working in the Island Health region picked up awards for their leadership, creativity, community engagement and unwavering support for patients and colleagues. Our congratulations to all!
May 20, 2022
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 19 Cases May 8 to 14, 2022
May 20, 2022
Update to Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 2: Immunization, Part 4 – Biological Products
BCCDC Guidance Manual updated for COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: Appendix A was revised per the updated list of moderately to severely immunocompromised criteria on the government of B.C. webpage. The criteria previously indicated dates and has been revised to indicate time intervals.
May 20, 2022
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
May 20, 2022
Monkeypox–Information for Health Professionals
No cases have been recorded in BC, but the province is working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada.