News
April 11, 2024
Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people
Patients looking for a family physician or a nurse practitioner will be better supported, as the Province provides an update on the work already underway and introduces new digital tools for providers to improve and speed up the connection process.
April 9, 2024
March MHSU Newsletter
March highlights include: Young Adult Unit at RJH, Supporting MHSU Allyship Journey, and Cowichan Lodge Welcomes MHSU Pilot Program LPN Learners.
April 9, 2024
Please Complete: 2nd IHealth Readiness Survey
The following has been sent on behalf of Drs. Hayley Bos and Chloe Lemire-Elmore (VGH) and Dr. Brian Mc Ardle (RJH), Medical Chiefs of Staff. Deadline is April 17, 2024.
April 8, 2024
New Saanich Peninsula after-hours primary-care clinic launches
Beginning Monday, April 8, 2024, the clinic will offer services by appointment only Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone lines will open for same-day booking at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, and at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
April 8, 2024
Provincial Health Officer Announces End of Respiratory Seasonseason
Dr Bonnie Henry sent out a bulletin this week, to all health authorities, announcing the end of the viral respiratory season:
April 5, 2024
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in February
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in February 2024.
April 5, 2024
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Program - Registration Open
In the Core Training course, staff members are introduced to key aspects of cultural safety and addressing anti-Indigenous racism. Participants will: Strengthen their knowledge, awareness, and skills for working with and providing service to Indigenous people and communities, Learn to work more safely and effectively with Indigenous people, Reflect on their role in steps to correcting, rebuilding and transforming systems to uproot Indigenous-specific racism.
April 3, 2024
INVITATION: Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall April 17
Join Island Health for their next virtual and in-person Town Hall on Wednesday April 17, from 12-1 PM. The Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall is your opportunity to connect with leaders and hear questions from staff and medical staff at facilities around Island Health. This session's theme will focus on Health Human Resources, including a panel discussion with senior leaders.
March 27, 2024
New Executive Medical Director, Quality, Safety, Improvement, Risk, Experience, and Research - Dr. Jeff Kerrie
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kerrie to his new role in Island Health.
March 27, 2024
Harm Reduction Newsletter - Spring 2024 Issue
The Spring 2024 edition of The Harm Reduction Newsletter features: Enhanced S.A.V.E. M.E. Guidelines, Lifesaving Strategies, Peer Project Coordinator Consultation, Resources for Prolonged Sedation, and Broadened Text Alert Initiatives.