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March 14, 2023

Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series: Session 5 of 5

The fifth and final session of this five part series was held on March 9, 2023. Session 5 of 5: Tying it all together and continued support. The Joint Collaborative Committees invites you to watch a virtual five-part series that aims to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare.

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March 13, 2023

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.

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March 8, 2023

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.

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