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The Cutting Edge of Medical Imaging: How AI Improves MRIs
Patients across the Island Health region are benefiting from quicker, higher-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans powered by artificial intelligence (AI) software following successful pilot projects in Nanaimo.
IPAC Infectious Disease Toolkit Upgrade: Measles and VRI Pages Now Live
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) has launched upgraded toolkit pages for Measles and Viral Respiratory Illnesses (VRI) to better support healthcare workers in accessing timely, relevant resources for infection prevention and response. These refreshed pages reflect current best practices and are designed to improve usability across care settings.
Registration OPEN, St. Paul's Hospital CME Conference for Primary Care
Registration is now open for the 71st Annual St. Paul’s Hospital CME Conference for Primary Care.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this July issue, you'll find information on the Medical Staff Forum Recap, A Fond Farewell to Dr. Keith Menard, HAMAC Highlights and more.
Got Data? Get REDCap: Upcoming Training Sessions
Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a versatile data management tool that supports innovation, research, quality improvement, surveys, and health services management at Island Health.
Cowichan Emergency Physicians Retreat Success
With funding support from the Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Community Program and Cowichan District Medical Society (CDMS), CDH emergency physicians recently participated in a working retreat. Read more for agenda highlights.
Memo: Farewell Dr. Orrom, and Welcome Dr. Kelly Cox
Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality, Research and Chief Medical Officer, writes to advise of changes to the Executive Medical Director team, welcoming Dr. Kelly Cox and wishing Dr. Will Orrom the best in his upcoming retirement.
July 4 Town Hall Summary
Thank you to the staff and medical staff who attended the Island Health Town Hall on July 4. It was a full room at Campbell River Hospital, with approximately 40 participants in attendance, and a staggering 1,149 individuals joining online!
Primary Care Grand Rounds: Expanding Access & Engagement
Join us on Tuesday, July 15 from 12:00 – 1:00pm for our next session, where Dr. Kelsey Mills will present on Women's Health in Primary Care – Menopause.
Island Health Shows Up Proud at Victoria Pride
Coordinated by Island Health's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team in partnership with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, a vibrantly decorated Island Health float truck led the way, followed by participants proudly carrying “Love is Healthy" signs, handing out water bottles and sunscreen as they marched through downtown Victoria.