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PRIME Physician Communications
All members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) will be asked to enroll in PRIME between April 1st, 2023 to August 15th, 2023. PRIME enrollment will improve the privacy and security of both patient and practitioner information in PharmaNet.
Clinical Trials at Island Health: Local opportunities that contribute to global results
The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is part of the Research department, and has been conducting clinical trials at Island Health for over 20 years. Island Health is looking to enroll cognitively unimpaired men to participate in the study at Royal Jubilee Hospital. You may be eligible if you are a male between 60-90 years old who has no perceived memory issues.
Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series: Session 5 of 5
The fifth and final session of this five part series was held on March 9, 2023. Session 5 of 5: Tying it all together and continued support. The Joint Collaborative Committees invites you to watch a virtual five-part series that aims to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare.
New Service: Interpreting Services for Virtual Visits!
Island Health has launched a new service, allowing you to schedule an interpreter for virtual visits. By accessing the PLS Portal, you can request a professional interpreter join a scheduled BC Virtual Visit or Zoom for Healthcare virtual visit with your patient.
Joint statement on National Day of Observance
March 11 was Canada’s National Day of Observance. On this day, Canada took time to remember all those who have died or have had health complications as a result of COVID-19, and honoured the health-care and front-line workers who have been working selflessly and courageously since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago.
BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report
A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Public Health Updates, Island Health spotlight news, upcoming news and events, plus many more...
Apply for Cohort 8 of the Physician Quality Improvement training program before April 14th
Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) is an education program for Medical Staff who want to enhance their QI capacity, build connections with colleagues, and create a continuous improvement culture to transform our local health system. Applications to join Cohort 8 must be submitted by April 14th at 4:00pm.
Women in Medicine and Medical Leadership
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Medical and Academic Affairs is profiling some of the women in medicine and medical leadership positions that help deliver excellent health care and lead our organization.
Dr. Jennifer Kask: Canadian Women Physicians Day
For Dr. Jennifer Kask, Canadian Women Physicians Day is a day to celebrate great women who have gone before and to empower those coming into medicine now. March 11 is the third ever Canadian Women Physicians Day, a time to recognize and honour the many amazing contributions of women who practice medicine in this country.