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Virtual Care expands at Island Health

Virtual tools are becoming more deeply integrated into our health system, and Island Health clients are seeing some of the biggest benefits as the range of virtual services expand. Community Virtual Care offers virtual visits and the phone to support clients at home.

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Urgent Shortage: 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NS) Injection 10 mL vials

There is a national shortage of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NS) Injection 10 mL vials and mitigation strategies being deployed.

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We stand with Ukraine

Earlier this month, CEO Kathy MacNeil shared her support for people who are impacted by the war. Since the invasion began, Island Health has been able to respond to a call for specific equipment, by providing the following: 20 beds, 4 cribs, 2 equipment chairs and 2 Broda chairs.

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Primary Care Update

The latest guidance on eliminating some of the public health restrictions in BC, and comprehensive physician guidance on prescribing COVID-19 antiviral treatments.

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Updated: Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Gatherings & Events

This Government of British Columbia Order of the Provincial Health Officer was updated to state that as of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask order is being repealed along with eased restrictions on long-term care visitors, faith gatherings and overnight camps for children and youth. The March 10th announcement also sets a pathway to lift additional COVID-19 restrictions, including the BC Vaccine Card requiring proof of vaccination, on April 8.

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Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin

Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin - March 9

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COVID-19 Situation Report

This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.

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Therapies available for treating COVID-19

Adults at high risk of serious outcomes due to COVID-19 infection are benefitting from two new outpatient therapeutic options available at Island Health.

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Welcome Dr. Ross Davidson - Medical Director Restorative Health, Quality

Dr. Davidson clinical interests are neurorehabilitation and neurodiagnostics (Nerve Conduction Studies/EMG) and he is passionate about having a thriving practice in Neurorehabilitation in Nanaimo, BC.

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Welcome Dr. Jennifer Balfour - Medical Director Ambulatory Care

For Jennifer, the most meaningful thing about her practicing medicine is teamwork. Teamwork is very evident in pediatrics, the privilege of being at crucial moments from infant birth, life-limiting diagnoses, personal crises, and sharing deeply personal stories.

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