News
July 18, 2023
Phone consultations – supporting patients with limited english proficiency
If you are speaking with a patient who has limited English proficiency, a professional interpreter should be included to support clear communication, ensuring quality care and patient safety. Virtual Care Services, in partnership with Provincial Language Services (PLS), provides access to professional, medically trained interpreters in over 240 languages.
July 17, 2023
Save the Date and Choose Wisely on November 17
Save the date and join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:30-12:30PM for our fourth annual Choosing Wisely virtual symposium.
July 17, 2023
Supports expanding for people in mental-health, substance-use crisis
People in a mental-health or substance-use crisis will have the support of experts as new mobile, integrated-response teams are coming to nine communities throughout the province.
July 17, 2023
July 2023 issue of Mental Health Act INFOBITS is here
The July 2023 issue discusses process and considerations of authorizing Extended Leave for someone receiving involuntary treatment under the MHA.
July 14, 2023
MAiD Newsletter: July Edition
The July edition of the MAiD Newsletter is here. Read about updates on current legislation, waitlist mangement and provider/assessor education opportunities.
July 13, 2023
Duncan Physician wins National Award
Duncan's Dr. Robin Routledge was recently honoured with the Rural Specialist Merit Award from The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada.
July 11, 2023
Important Update for Physicians: hours reporting and After-Hours Premiums payment processing
This message is on behalf of Island Health's Physician Compensation team and is intended for physicians working under APP service contracts or salary agreements, and medical and operational leadership with oversight of eligible service contracts. Please disregard if this does not apply to you.
July 7, 2023
New team will help people in mental-health, substance-use crisis in the Comox Valley
People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis will soon have access to a new community-led crisis response team. The team will be made up of peers with lived experience and mental-health professionals who will serve people aged 13 and above in the Comox Valley.
July 6, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Important Updates, New Medical Leadership, Celebrating Healthcare Professionals, upcoming news and events, plus many more...
July 5, 2023
Welcome New Medical Leaders
Island Health would like to welcome the following Physicians into their new medical leader positions: Dr. Elizabeth Woodward, Dr. Laxman Pradhan and Dr. Christopher Franco.