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September 22, 2023
Virtual Lunch and Learns for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is offering a series of FREE virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation.
September 20, 2023
Thank you Dr. Marilyn Malone
Island Health and the Senior’s Health team, would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Malone for her long-standing service and her unwavering dedication to improving the care of seniors across Island Health. We wish her the very best for her future endeavours.
September 20, 2023
Have you used evidence to improve care or services? Tell us how and win!
The annual Evidence-into-Practice Awards competition aims to celebrate and promote knowledge translation initiatives that successfully move evidence into practice at Island Health, and to inspire new ones by showcasing their successes and lessons learned.
September 20, 2023
Call for Applications: KPMG Research Seed & Health Equity Fund Grant Competition
Island Health Research is delighted to announce the 2023-2024 research seed grant competition. These grants aim to fund teams and projects that:Align with Island Health priorities and goals to improve care and services in our communities, and achieve our vision of “Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time." Engage people in research to gain experience, foster strong teams, and increase competitiveness for future funding opportunities.
September 20, 2023
Standing with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Staff, Medical Staff and Communities
Island Health respects the right for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to live in peace, without fear of discrimination, harassment and threat of violence, and recognize that the human rights of the trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ community are not up for debate.
September 20, 2023
Island Health and climate change: one week left to have your say!
Island Health invites all staff, medical staff and volunteers to participate in the Island Health Climate Change and Planetary Health Engagement Survey. The survey is voluntary and anonymous; it only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and will be open from September 5-26.
September 19, 2023
My IHealth Journey for Medical Staff” lays out next steps for South Island CPOE activation
Medical staff can learn about training and support available to them for the IHealth activation coming to Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital and a group of Ambulatory clinics in early 2024.
September 19, 2023
B.C. surgical renewal breaks records bringing more patients surgeries they need
B.C.’s surgical-renewal strategy delivered a record volume of summer surgeries and continues to deliver more surgeries than ever throughout the province.
September 18, 2023
Submit Your BC Quality Award Nominations by October 1, 2023
Established in 2009 by Health Quality BC, the awards are given to people and projects that have made key contributions to quality and innovation in the delivery of care in British Columbia. Winners are awarded a $2,500 sponsorship to help support and disseminate learning from their projects or to support ongoing learning and development.
September 14, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about new medical leaders, the associate physician program, upcoming opportunities and much more.