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May 17, 2023
Victoria Hospitals Foundation Donors Raise $10 Million and Complete Emerge Stronger Campaign
The Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) has announced the completion of the Emerge Stronger campaign, a $10 million commitment for Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH), Victoria General Hospital (VGH), and Gorge Road Hospital (GRH). Over 5,800 donors came together to support the funding of over 200 pieces of equipment and innovative research projects over the course of 18 months.
May 17, 2023
Nine terms to avoid in communications with Indigenous Peoples
Before engaging with a community or individual, do a self-analysis to determine your degree of cultural competency.
May 15, 2023
New Webpage: Associate Physicians
Associate Physician is a new licensure class offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (the College) to internationally trained physicians. The license is an opportunity for physicians who are not eligible for any other class of licensure to practice, under supervision, as part of a care team within Island Health.
May 15, 2023
World Meditation Day and the May edition of NUMA
Interested in learning about meditation? Check out the latest NUMA newsletter where Stephanie Blyth, Spiritual Health Practitioner at RJH, invites you to understand this ancient practice that can provide significant benefits for your well-being.
May 15, 2023
Get Moving and Stay Healthy in May!
It’s time to get moving! With sunnier days ahead, it’s never been easier to stay active and commit to a healthier lifestyle that works for you. Leave it to Perkopolis to offer a one stop shop for exclusive deals to help you step up your fitness routine.
May 12, 2023
Indigenous Employee Engagements
Over the coming months, the Indigenous Recruitment & Retention team will be visiting many Island Health hospitals and health care centres to connect with Indigenous employees at all levels of the organization. The intention behind the engagement sessions is to build good relationships by listening to the experiences of Indigenous employees, amplifying their voices, and providing employment support where requested.
May 12, 2023
Heat Impacts for Island Health
Unseasonably hot weather is forecast Friday-Tuesday for East and Inland Vancouver Island and Greater Victoria. Highest temperatures are expected Sunday and Monday, with daytime highs 10-15 degrees above normal.
May 12, 2023
PRIME site registration and user enrolment webinars for Physicians
There will be two webinars, on May 16 and 18, 2023, to help people navigate the user enrolment and site registration processes. College registrants who have PharmaNet access and want to retain it must enrol in PRIME by August 15, 2023. Registrants who do not currently have access and require it must enrol in PRIME before they attempt to access PharmaNet.
May 12, 2023
Update to Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 2: Immunization, Part 4 – Biological Products
This BCCDC guidance document is updated as follows: The Immunization Manual was updated to reflect changes due to the monovalent Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Spikevax™ for those 6 years of age and older no longer being available in Canada. This and more within the document.
May 11, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Public Health Updates, Island Health spotlight news, upcoming news and events, plus many more...