News
September 22, 2023
MHO Newsletters: Fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination starts soon
Updated MHO Newsletters on Fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations starting soon. Target audience includes Physicians & Nurse Practitioners and long-term care providers.
September 22, 2023
Virtual Lunch and Learns for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is offering a series of FREE virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation.
September 20, 2023
Thank you Dr. Marilyn Malone
Island Health and the Senior’s Health team, would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Malone for her long-standing service and her unwavering dedication to improving the care of seniors across Island Health. We wish her the very best for her future endeavours.
September 20, 2023
Call for Applications: KPMG Research Seed & Health Equity Fund Grant Competition
Island Health Research is delighted to announce the 2023-2024 research seed grant competition. These grants aim to fund teams and projects that:Align with Island Health priorities and goals to improve care and services in our communities, and achieve our vision of “Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time." Engage people in research to gain experience, foster strong teams, and increase competitiveness for future funding opportunities.
September 20, 2023
Standing with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Staff, Medical Staff and Communities
Island Health respects the right for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to live in peace, without fear of discrimination, harassment and threat of violence, and recognize that the human rights of the trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ community are not up for debate.
September 19, 2023
My IHealth Journey for Medical Staff” lays out next steps for South Island CPOE activation
Medical staff can learn about training and support available to them for the IHealth activation coming to Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital and a group of Ambulatory clinics in early 2024.
September 14, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about new medical leaders, the associate physician program, upcoming opportunities and much more.
September 12, 2023
Upcoming Opportunity – Transparency and Communications Steering Committee
Island Health is seeking two Physician Medical Staff members to join a newly formed Transparency in Governance and Communications Steering Group.
September 7, 2023
September 2023 issue of MHA INFOBITS
Topics include: MHA Online education module is available through The Learning Hub. It has recently been updated to reflect trauma-informed, culturally-safe and recovery-oriented practice approaches along with the changes made to the BC MHA medical certificates and the involuntary admission process. Over 1,500 Island Health staff, leaders and medical staff have completed the updated online module since April 2023.
September 7, 2023
World Sepsis Day – September 13
VGH is hosting a 'Pink Picnic' Sepsis awareness event September 13th, 11-2 at the Oasis. There will be activities, information and give-aways to bring attention to the impacts of sepsis for all ages.