Our Annual General Meetings Evening was a stellar success this year, with more than 60 physicians, organizational partners, and administrators joining together in celebration. Some highlights of the evening included: Information, knowledge, and wisdom shared by the Family Caregivers of BC, the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness, the Physician Health […]
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Imagine: A physician is passionate about making an improvement in their department that will both benefit patients and families, and improve the clinicians’ experience of delivering care. They secure funding for their project and start to plan their approach. They initiate meetings with key stakeholders, set project goals and do […]
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The Joint Collaborative Committees invite you to join a virtual five-part series that will aim to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare. Please note that registration for each separate webinar is required for this province-wide event and although the sessions […]
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Keen to hear how Island Health clinicians have solved real-world problems using evidence, quality improvement, and ingenuity? Dr. Heather Clark, Dr. Shana Johnston, and Andrea Tabaka (SLP) will be speaking next Friday November 4th from 10-11am. Interested in learning how implementation science and change management can help close the gap […]
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We recently connected with the Family Caregivers of BC, who shared some wonderful resources – wanted to make sure they were available for the South Island medical staff! The Caregiver Rx Project helps medical professionals identify and refer family caregivers to FCBC resources. Funded by the Ministry of Health, Patients […]
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The Victoria Hospitals Foundation annual signature gala, Visions, is returning for its 30th anniversary. Over its 29 year history, Visions has raised more than $9.6 million, funding urgently needed medical equipment at Royal Jubilee (RJH), Victoria General (VGH), and Gorge Road (GRH) hospitals. This year, the exclusive event will be […]
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As you are all well aware, there are tremendous strains on the healthcare system right now, including significant challenges with access to family doctors and primary care nurse practitioners. Given this reality, I am passing on a request from the leadership of the Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family […]
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Next time you’re in the Doctors’ Lounge at RJH or VGH, take a look on the bookshelf for Indigenous-focused books in our Lending Library: Braiding Sweetgrass: “Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, […]
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GREAT news: As part of the imminent upgrades to the Doctors’ Lounge at Victoria General Hospital, Island Health is treating us to a new paint job today! While the lounge might not be available to docs right now, it will all be worth it! Stay tuned for a Lounge Warming […]
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It was another great day in the park! With more than 225 physicians, family members, and four-legged friends, the park at Cadboro-Gyro Beach was hopping on the second Sunday afternoon in September. Our 4th Annual South Island Physicians’ BBQ brought together members of the South Island MSA, Victoria Division of […]
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