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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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May 8, 2023

Expression of Interest for Clinical Governance Committees| Dr. Ben Williams

A callout to all medical leaders from Dr. Ben Williams: Medical Leaders are being encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest to join new clinical governance committees and become part of the team leading quality improvement for our patients. The EOI has been extended to May 17, 2023.

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