Medical Staff News
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Register Now: Sustainability Program Update & Planetary Health Awards Announcement
Join us on November 6 for Island Health's Environmental Sustainability Program Update Webinar, where we'll share key updates on sustainability, waste reduction, and climate action efforts from across the organization.
"Why I Immunize" with Kathy MacNeil
Immunization remains an important tool to reduce the impact of influenza and COVID-19 on our health-care facilities and to protect those we care for and ourselves.
Associate Physicians at Island Health
Associate Physicians (APs) help to improve patient care, enhance care team cohesion, and enrich the workforce. Currently, there are 16 APs employed at eight Island Health sites across four program areas: emergency, perinatal, inpatient, and surgery. We spoke with two Island Health APs who shared their experience working in team-based care at NRGH and OHC.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this October issue, you'll find information on SAVE THE DATE! Medical Staff Forum, Thurs November 27, 7:30-8:30am, Health Authority Engagement Survey, National Nurse Practitioner Week, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Awards and more.
Health Authority Engagement Survey
All Doctors of BC members are encouraged to complete the Health Authority Engagement Survey before October 30, 2025.
New urgent and primary care centre opens in Cowichan
People living in Duncan and surrounding communities will have increased access to team-based primary care through the new Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
UBC CPD In-Person Conference: Achieving Success in your First Years of Practice
Practice Foundations 2025: Achieving Success in Your First Years of Practice is happening on Nov 29, 2025, at UBC Robson Square.
Public Health Grand Rounds: Seasonal Immunization Update
Join Drs. Christina Kay and Mark Cachia, Medical Health Officers, for virtual Grand Rounds on October 29th, noon until 1:00pm.
COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended to protect yourself, your patients, colleagues and loved ones. Community pharmacies and site clinics begin in October.
Nurse Practitioner Awards of Excellence
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Provincial and Territory Award of Excellence is given to an individual NP in each province and territory who has demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, leadership, advocacy, research, and/or education and has shown efforts to advance the image, profile, and visibility of NPs at the provincial and territory level. Nominations are open NOW!