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We stand with Ukraine
Earlier this month, CEO Kathy MacNeil shared her support for people who are impacted by the war. Since the invasion began, Island Health has been able to respond to a call for specific equipment, by providing the following: 20 beds, 4 cribs, 2 equipment chairs and 2 Broda chairs.
Primary Care Update
The latest guidance on eliminating some of the public health restrictions in BC, and comprehensive physician guidance on prescribing COVID-19 antiviral treatments.
Updated: Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Gatherings & Events
This Government of British Columbia Order of the Provincial Health Officer was updated to state that as of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask order is being repealed along with eased restrictions on long-term care visitors, faith gatherings and overnight camps for children and youth. The March 10th announcement also sets a pathway to lift additional COVID-19 restrictions, including the BC Vaccine Card requiring proof of vaccination, on April 8.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Therapies available for treating COVID-19
Adults at high risk of serious outcomes due to COVID-19 infection are benefitting from two new outpatient therapeutic options available at Island Health.
Welcome Dr. Ross Davidson - Medical Director Restorative Health, Quality
Dr. Davidson clinical interests are neurorehabilitation and neurodiagnostics (Nerve Conduction Studies/EMG) and he is passionate about having a thriving practice in Neurorehabilitation in Nanaimo, BC.
Welcome Dr. Jennifer Balfour - Medical Director Ambulatory Care
For Jennifer, the most meaningful thing about her practicing medicine is teamwork. Teamwork is very evident in pediatrics, the privilege of being at crucial moments from infant birth, life-limiting diagnoses, personal crises, and sharing deeply personal stories.
COVID-19 vaccination for children age 5-11 FAQs for Community Providers
This BCCDC FAQs document provides questions and answers for community practitioners, when it comes to vaccinating youth ages 5 - 11 years old.
Apply for Cohort 7 of the Physician Quality Improvement Training Program Today!
The Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) program is now accepting applications for their seventh Cohort; applications must be submitted by April 22nd at 1600.