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December 11, 2023

Thank You, Dr. Robin Love

With a heavy heart, Island Health announces that Dr. Robin Love is stepping down after over a decade of dedicated service as Medical Lead, Geo 2 for Palliative & End of Life Care Program at Nanaimo Regional Hospital (NRGH).

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December 11, 2023

Mastering Crucial Conversations Event Wrap Up

On November 23, over 70 medical staff and leaders gathered to attend “Mastering Crucial Conversations”, a leadership series facilitated by certified conflict coach Linda Dobson.

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December 11, 2023

Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre turns 2

The Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre is 2 years old. The team celebrated with cake, balloons and a “gratitude” wall. Patients commented throughout the day on the amazing and quality care they receive at the clinic.

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December 8, 2023

Medical Director of Virtual Care - Welcome Dr. Lonn Myronuk, MD, FRCPC

The following has been sent on behalf of Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe, Chief Medical Information Officer/Executive Medical Director, Medication Systems and Medical Informatics. Welcome Dr. Lonn Myronuk, the new Medical Director of Virtual Care.

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December 6, 2023

IHealth Update for Medical Staff

Topics covered in the November IHealth update includes: Patient Discharge information, FAQs, and more.

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December 6, 2023

IHealth Hosting World Café at NRGH December 13

The IHealth World Café is coming to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) on Wednesday, December 13. This is an opportunity to learn about key regional changes to practice that improve the patient journey and provider experience.

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December 5, 2023

Choosing Wisely for Seniors in Acute Care with Dementia: A New Virtual Simulation.

Do you provide care for Seniors in Acute Care? A new virtual simulation aimed to support clinical decision making and reduce antipsychotic use in seniors with dementia is now live.

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December 1, 2023

World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week

Today marks the both World AIDS Day and the first day of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week​. Today is a day that we take to honour and mourn those who have been lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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November 30, 2023

More than 2,000 British Columbians lost to toxic, unregulated drugs for third consecutive year

At least 2,039 lives have been lost to unregulated drugs in the first 10 months of 2023, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service.

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November 29, 2023

FAQs on Rescheduled CPOE Go-Live at South Island Tertiary Sites

Since the announcement that the CPOE Go-Live at South Island Tertiary Sites is rescheduled from February-March to April-May 2024, some requests have come forward for more information. Here are the questions people are asking the IHealth team, along with the responses.

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