Medical Staff News
News
Welcome New Medical Director and Medical Lead
Please join Island Health in welcoming Dr. Randal Mason -Regional Medical Director, Addictions Medicine and Substance Abuse Care, and Dr. Danielle Meunier – Medical Lead, Hematopathology Island Wide.
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).
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.
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.
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.
IHealth Update for Medical Staff
Topics covered in the November IHealth update includes: Patient Discharge information, FAQs, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Save the date: IHealth World Café @ Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Staff are invited to an IHealth World Café event at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Wednesday, December 13.