News

October 16, 2024

Choosing Wisely at Island Health: Using Labs Wisely for Patients & Planet on December 6

Join us for a 1 hour virtual event focused on implementing Using Labs Wisely on Friday, December 6. Together we can champion reducing unnecessary lab tests, focusing on the right test at the right time for the right purpose.

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October 16, 2024

Patient Care Improves with CPOE Go-Live at VGH, GRH and SISC

Congratulations to staff at Victoria General Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre and two sub-acute units at Gorge Road Health Centre for a successful Go-Live for computerized provider order entry (CPOE).

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October 16, 2024

A Call to Climate Action: Our First Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference

This special gathering, held September 26 at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre, brought together more than 200 staff, medical staff and leaders from across the organization to focus on our ambitious climate strategy. It was an encouraging turnout, given that climate work is health-care work in so many ways. Taking action on climate change is one of Island Health's top priorities, and a key part of our Strategic Framework and Annual Plan.

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October 15, 2024

September MHSU Monthly Update

Ready for some good news? Check out the September edition of the MHSU Update for exciting developments! This monthly newsletter connects Island Health staff with key achievements across the portfolio. September 2024 highlights include the Westshore Hub opening, an award nomination for the Bridging Care Program team, and Truth & Reconciliation Day.

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October 9, 2024

Staff Influenza and COVID-19 Immunizations Clinics

Fall is immunization time! The Health, Wellness, Safety, and Ability Management department is working with Heart Pharmacy to provide immunization clinics for Island Health employees, physicians, volunteers and students. This year, we will be offering Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage everyone to get vaccinated to increase protection and reduce transmission.

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October 8, 2024

Town Hall: October 3 Summary

Thank you to the 600+ staff and medical staff who attended in-person or tuned in online to hear from the CEO, our accreditation team and senior leaders at the in-person and virtual Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Audio and video from the Town Hall are now available on our intranet page. Here's a summary of the event:

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October 8, 2024

Research Funding Opportunities for Rural Physicians

​Two programs funded by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC are currtently accepting applica​​tions from rural physicians for 1-year projects. Awards up to $10,000 are available.

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October 8, 2024

Introducing Island Health’s Climate Change and Planetary Health Strategy

Thursday, September 26 was a day of climate firsts for Island Health. More than 200 staff and medical staff attended the organization's inaugural Climate Change and Planetary Health Conference at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

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October 7, 2024

All Island Health SharePoint Sites will be Migrated to SharePoint Online

The migration/transfer to Cloud Services SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams (expanded Teams capabilities) is officially here: SharePoint-Online-Logo.jpgThis move is part of Island Health's continuous dedication to improving collaboration, communication, and, most importantly, patient care.

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October 7, 2024

September LTC Between the Lines Newsletter

The Long-term Care Program Newsletter features key highlights such as caregiver support programs, IPAC order entry updates, case studies like the PIECES approach, reminders from the Coding Corner, and introductions of new and returning team members.

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