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B.C. improving care for people with mental-health, substance-use challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges, including brain injuries from toxic-drug poisonings, ensuring they have the right care to meet their needs.
Mental Health Act Monthly Webinar
We are excited to invite you to the monthly webinar hosted by the Mental Health Act Quality Assurance and Practice Support team. These sessions are designed to provide valuable updates about the Mental Health Act, to clarify key points and to offer an opportunity to address questions related to the Mental Health Act.
Mental Health & Substance Use Research Advances to Next Phase
We are excited to share that Dr. Colette Smart's work as Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Scholar in Residence (SIR) is entering its next phase of work following ethics approval for research activities with clients admitted to MHSU acute care services.
Canadian Women Physicians Day
March 11th marks Canadian Women Physicians Day. Join us in celebrating women in medicine, and their integral role in our healthcare systems.
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Opportunity
San'yas is a facilitated online training program that introduces participants to key aspects of Indigenous cultural safety and the importance of addressing Indigenous-specific racism. Island Health will purchase more seats in late April for individuals interested in enrolling in the San’yas course(s).
Premier’s, minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on COVID-19 National Day of Observance
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement acknowledging the National Day of Observance for COVID-19.
A Father’s Plea to Protect Youth from HPV
March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day. The Victoria father is turning his grief into action, urging parents and caregivers to get their children vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that can lead to several types of cancer, including penile, throat, and cervical.
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on B.C. Seniors Care Providers Day
Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care, has released the following statement in recognition of B.C. Seniors Care Providers Day on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
PQI Funded Training for Physicians: Applications Close March 7
The PQI Cohort Training Program is a 1-year funded opportunity for physicians* to learn Quality Improvement (QI) and lead an improvement project. Apply Now! Applications must be submitted online by March 7 at 4:00pm.
Code Hack 2025
The Code Hack hackathon is returning to Royal Jubilee Hospital on March 7–9. There is no cost to participate and you don’t need to be a coder or work in healthcare to make a difference. If you’re passionate about improving healthcare, we need you! Come support the participants and volunteers at this annual event.