News
October 8, 2019
Island Health Doctors Participate in Doctors of BC Be Active Campaign
It’s October, and that means Doctors of BC’s annual children’s health challenge Be Active Every Day is back. The challenge, which seeks to get kids aged 5-11 active
October 8, 2019
Welcome New Medical Leader
Dr. Haley Bos is the new Medical Director for Victoria General Hospital Clinical Operation.
October 8, 2019
Knowledge-to-Action Month
Every November, the Research Department of Island Health hosts a month of collaborative events, bringing together leaders and researchers, healthcare providers and patients to learn about the importance of translating evidence into practice to improve care and outcomes.
October 7, 2019
Island Health Physicians Honoured by UBC Faculty of Medicine and Island Medical Program
Island Medical Program faculty members were honoured by the UBC Faculty of Medicine with 2019 Clinical Faculty teaching awards and Island Medical Program/Division of Medical Sciences Teaching Awards.
October 7, 2019
Early Psychosis Order Set
The first time a person experiences psychosis can be a challenging, frightening time. The care they receive during this episode can set the stage for all future engagements with the mental health care system.
October 3, 2019
Name that Newsletter!
The Medical Staff of Island Health newsletter is looking for a new name. This monthly electronic newsletter began in July 2019 from a desire to refresh the Continuing Professional Development and PRN newsletters.
October 2, 2019
Welcome New Medical Leader
Dr. Brendon Irvine is the new Medical Director of Saanich and the Gulf Islands.
September 30, 2019
Parent & Child 2019 Wraps Up
The Department of Maternity Care and Pediatrics just wrapped up their annual meeting and educational conference in Nanaimo.
September 29, 2019
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners celebrate Quality Improvement Training
Physicians, nurse practitioners and leaders from across Island Health gathered in Victoria in September to celebrate Physician Quality Improvement (PQI).
September 28, 2019
CPD Newsletter – Where did you go?
Continuing Professional Development information is now available here on the Medical Staff Website. CPD round updates are also included in the monthly electronic medical staff newslett