Medical Staff News
News
Cognitive Health Initiative Lunch and Learn January 19th
The Neil and Susan Manning Cognitive Health Initiative (CHI) invites you to join the next, fully accredited, Lunch and Learn Series on Wednesday January 19th from 12-1pm.
Clinical Practice Guide for the Use of Sotrovimab in Patients with COVID-19
Sotrovimab is a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes the spike protein of the SARS-COV-2 virus, preventing entry into human cells and replication. Sotrovimab is active against variants of concern including Omicron.
Updated BCCDC guidance for COVID-19 testing for public
BCCDC updates information about when to get tested. To preserve testing capacity, sites may prioritize testing for: those at risk of more severe disease; and those who live or work in high-risk settings such as healthcare workers.
Welcome Geoff Homer
It is a pleasure to share with you that Geoff Homer is the successful applicant for the Manager of Medical Staff Contracts & Negotiation role!
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 52 Cases: December 26th to January 1, 2022.
Primary Care Update
This latest update focuses on the Omicron Variant & COVID-19 Cases Accelerating, and much more.
Weather Warning - heavy, blowing snow and freezing rain
Be prepared for heavy snowfall and blowing snow and possibly freezing rain starting Wednesday afternoon into Thursday as a low pressure system approaches the BC coast this evening.
Supporting anxious adults and youth with their COVID-19 vaccinations
With access to reliable, factual information and support from experienced Public Health professionals on-site at Island Health immunization clinics, anxiety and fear should not be barriers to getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Welcome Dr. Taranjit Tung - Medical Lead, Campbell River General
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Taranjit Tung as the new Medical Lead, Campbell River General Hospital