News
January 30, 2023
Introduction to Decriminalization in British Columbia
On January 31st, a three-year temporary exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act will come into effect in BC. The exemption means people will not face criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of certain illicit drugs for personal use.
January 30, 2023
Seeking rural preceptors for Island communities
The UBC Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) has launched a Rural Shadowing Initiative to increase first- and second-year medical students’ exposure to/interest in rural medicine.
January 30, 2023
The 2023 BC Rural Health Awards Nominations are Open!
The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is excited to announce nominations for this year’s BC Rural Health Awards are open. These awards recognize and honour rural doctors and communities for their inspiring contributions to improving the health of rural British Columbians.
January 27, 2023
Significant investment to stabilize north island health-care services
Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced significant investments and initiatives to immediately stabilize and improve access to health-care services, including emergency care, in Port Hardy and the Mount Waddington region.
January 27, 2023
RJH- VGH passenger shuttle service returns
Effective Tuesday February 21st, Island Health will be reintroducing a passenger service. Transport will be between RJH and VGH. Passenger space is limited, as this route is primarily to support freight and lab transport. Space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Consequently, return trips cannot be guaranteed.
January 26, 2023
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.
January 25, 2023
OneSign Tap N Go coming to VGH, GRH, SISC
Starting January 31, OneSign "Tap N Go" will be activated in computers and workstations on wheels (WoWs) across VGH, GRH and South Island Surgical Centre. This will allow medical and clinical staff to stay logged in across all the computers they work on for up to four hours, using their prox card to "tap in" and "tap out".
January 25, 2023
Nanaimo’s Car 54 partnership drives care and connections for people in crisis
Enhanced services are available for people in Nanaimo experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises, thanks to Car 54 – a full-time mental health mobile program that launched in October 2022.
January 25, 2023
MAiD Newsletter - January 2023
The January edition of the MAiD Newsletter is here. See updates on current legislation and MOH MAiD documents.
January 24, 2023
Long-Term Care Program Newsletter
This Newsletter highlights many exciting opportunities for LTC staff: HCA Care Coach initiative to support PIECES™ person focused approaches, Quality Assurance and Contract Monitoring updates and more.