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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.
Dr. Deborah Braithwaite receives Order of British Columbia for her work with Victoria Hospice
In a March 3rd ceremony at Government House, Victoria Hospice community physician Dr. Deborah Braithwaite was invested into the Order of British Columbia (OBC) for serving with "the greatest distinction and excellence" in the field of palliative care, "benefiting the people of British Columbia".
Updated: Clinical Immunization Guidelines for Special Patient Populations
These BCCDC guidelines include information on the recommendations and considerations, vaccine efficacy and safety, and the contraindications or exceptions for people with the following medical considerations.
Whole community team approach brings COVID-19 vaccines to rural and remote communities
Whole community clinics are aimed at providing COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible people age five and older. Depending on the population size and demand in rural and remote communities, future COVID-19 vaccinations may be provided at pharmacies, regular public health clinics or at specific COVID-19 clinics.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Specialist Memory Clinic (SMC) Announcement
While Island Health has been accepting referrals for the Specialist Memory Clinic (SMC) for the last few years, Island Health is proud to announce that the SMC referral guidelines and decision support tools are now live on the Intranet and Pathways for clinicians.
Updated: Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Residential Care COVID-19 Vaccination Status
This BCCDC Order of the Provincial Health Officer Residential Care Vaccination Status, has been updated to include information in regards to the most recent vaccination requirements for employers, staff and residents in these facilities.
Updated: Masks in long-term care
This BCCDC guidance on the Long Term Care and Assisted Living page is updated to indicate that all visitors to long-term care facilities must wear a medical mask. Masks are required both indoors and outdoors.
MHSU Update - February 2022
February highlights include: Appreciation for Medical Staff Contract Management Team, Launch the New MHSU Services Regional Orientation Curriculum, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Skills Groups and MHA Tracking & Database Orientation eLearning Module.