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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.
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.