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April 18, 2023

Win big with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Pediatrics 50/50 Raffle!

The Pediatrics 50/50 Raffle, presented by Abstract Developments, is the newest way you can support our Victoria hospitals.

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April 18, 2023

Go-Live: Video On-Demand Interpreting now available at your site

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an on-demand application that gives care providers easy access to a live, medically trained interpreter through video or audio in a matter of seconds. Interpreting services are available at no cost for all Island Health programs. Use of interpreting services improves the quality and safety of patient care with more than 240 languages available, including American Sign Language (ASL).

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April 18, 2023

Pssst.....It's Back! Go By Bike Week is May 29th to June 4th

Go By Bike Week is a 100% FREE tri-annual event encouraging everyone to try cycling for the week! Register to get your free 2023 Go By Bike T-Shirt.

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April 18, 2023

Faces Continue to Shine at CDH

The mask mandate lifted one week ago today and the emotion felt on the floors at CDH is noticeable.

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April 18, 2023

Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in February, March

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug-toxicity deaths in the months of February and March 2023.

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April 18, 2023

Nearly 600 lives lost to unregulated drugs in first three months of 2023

More than seven years after the declaration of a public-health emergency, the toxic, unregulated drug supply continues to claim the lives of British Columbians in record numbers, according to preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service. At least 374 deaths believed to be caused by toxic drugs were reported to the BC Coroners Service in February (177) and March (197), which equates to an average of 6.4 lives lost per day.

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April 17, 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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April 17, 2023

Too many anniversaries

Friday, April 14 – marked the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug crisis being named a public health emergency. In the Island Health region alone, more than 1,800 people have died from toxic drug poisonings since the declaration of the public health emergency.

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April 14, 2023

Island Savings Recognizes MHSU Employee

Congratulations to Michelle Gerow, for receiving Island Savings MHSU Hero Award!

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April 12, 2023

Ethics Lunch & Learn - April 19 2023!

Please save the zoom details in your calendar and join Dr. Jeff Kerrie, Karen Shufelt & Jill Boerstler in an engaging clinical ethics discussion at the April Ethics Lunch & Learn!

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