Posted on: January 26, 2022
Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in supporting Island Health’s immunization campaign. Whether you were scheduled to work or not, your commitment to protecting the health and safety of our communities is inspiring.
To date, hundreds of medical staff have been placed in communities, where staffing resources were challenged. And, we’re happy to share that because of outpouring of support we were able to quickly ramp up and meet our clinic need for immunizers.
As a result, Island Health’s scheduling team will be contacting physicians to discuss opportunities in clinics where immunizers are still needed. They will also be exploring interest in cancelling shifts in clinics where sufficient staffing levels have been reached. There may be future opportunities to participate in immunization clinics or at alternate work locations for physicians who are interested, as needs arise.
We know many of you had to reprioritize activities and engagements these past few months and your contribution has made all the difference. Thank you again for your dedication to this work and to the people who live and work in Island Health.