Did you know that $100 per physician has been set aside for engagement by department? The Gastroenterologists did, and they used some of it to share a meal and discuss how they, as a Division, could solve some of their most pressing challenges. According to Dr. Al Buckley, “We established […]
Read moreUpdate: HUGE Congratulations to Doctors without Razors for being the third top fundraiser in Canada! $102,620 raised by DWR for Men’s Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Prostate and Testicular Cancer, getting us on the Podium, and 3rd in the Country. $10,540+ committed to Breast Cancer. Our 2018 Movember Moustache Campaign has […]
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We know you have great ideas about how to make things better…share them with us! We’re seeking your ideas about: – Supporting physicians who work at RJH and VGH – Supporting physicians’ involvement in decision-making – Increasing physicians’ involvement – Developing a meaningful physicians’ voice – Creating opportunities for physicians […]
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UPDATE: Thank you, Spandads, for your supports of kids this Christmas! More details and joy can be found in the Goldstream Gazette article. The Spandads, a group of “dads riding bikes,” is hoping to make Christmas a little brighter for children in need. They are looking for donations of used […]
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If you’re interested in learning what you can do to prepare for your future retirement today, join Dr. Lorne Porayko and Doctors of BC for an interactive discussion, entitled “Accumulating Retirement Savings Today.” Dr. Porayko will describe the barriers to accumulating wealth sufficient to fund a comfortable retirement faced by […]
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Thanks to Dr. Fred Voon, your Friday Night Family Movie is taken care of on November 9th! Join Fred and your fellow physicians for a family viewing (childcare available) of “Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age.” Registrations are now being accepted. For more information, click here.
Read moreAt the last MSA meeting , we were informed that iHealth is coming next to the RJH and VGH. (See Dr. Fyfe’s slide presentation here). We were told all the medical leaders in South Island were in favour, the decision was made by the Ministry, and the approach would be […]
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As we continue to develop the South Island MSA website, we wanted to highlight some of the fantastic features of the Members Pages: – Our dedicated Working Group and Wellness and Social Committee have their own pages, complete with details and meeting packages. – Learning sessions, conferences, workshops, and role […]
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Two wonderful wellness workshops await your registration! Dr. Mark Sherman’s well-regarded Physician Heal Thyself series will be held at VGH on Monday evenings beginning October 29th, continuing for 8 weeks. Dinner will be provided by the South Island MSA. $325 per MSA participant, partners welcome. $475 for non-MSA members. Register […]
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A proposal has come forward to update the Medical Staff Rules. The March 2017 Rules can be found here. The Proposed Updated Rules can be found here. This link shows the ‘track changes’ view of the 2017 Rules. Please join the MSA Meeting on September 20th to discuss these changes […]
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