The First Annual South Island MSA Family Fun Run and BBQ was held on Sunday, September 9 at Cadboro-Gyro Park. Despite the grey skies (and occasional downpours!), there was no end of fun to be had by the 143 attendees, which included South Island physicians, grandparents, and infants. Huge thanks […]
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Thanks to Health System Redesign funding, there’s lots of terrific work going on up and down Vancouver Island. For the current list of projects, click here. To learn more about HSR projects or funding opportunies, click here.
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The South Island MSA’s Social and Wellness Committee wants to help you make summer last a little bit longer… Join your colleagues and their families on Sunday, Sept 9 for a Family BBQ and Fun Run: – Meet at 11 am at the BC Cancer Agency for a 5 km […]
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Learning or leading? Whichever one you’re in the mood for, your Physician Wellness and Social Committee has you covered! Learning: We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Sherman’s well-regarded Physician Heal Thyself workshop has been arranged for South Island MSA members. This 8-week learning opportunity will be held at […]
Read moreSummer has been quiet but there are 5 short and important items to share with you: Congratulations to our South Island Hospitalist colleagues who finally have a contract. Sincere thanks to Kim Kerrone in her role as CFO and VP for proposing the work, and to Dr. Martin Wale (now […]
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Since November 2016, the South Island MSA has approved and funded 86 different Engagement and Quality improvement projects, and we’re looking to support more! Thanks to these grants, our facility-based physicians have worked with each other, made positive changes to their workplace, and created opportunities for further improvements. Applications are […]
Read moreIsland Health has launched a new public website that is patient-focused, mobile-friendly, location-aware and accessible for people with disabilities. This new site includes a medical staff subsite dedicated to meet the needs of medical staff at Island Health and potential medical staff members. Both sites were designed and developed in […]
Read moreSince the last newsletter, the South Island Executive team has changed. Dr. Sarah Brabant has stepped down to enjoy her maternity leave with her new son. We wish Sarah and her family health and happiness! After my appeal for new executive members, I am delighted to report that I have […]
Read moreThe inaugural event hosted by the South Island MSA’s Social and Wellness Committee saw nearly 100 physicians come together to learn about “Physician Financial Independence” from Drs. Paul and Jane Healey. These Ontario physicians shared invaluable information during their presentation and the Q&A session, but Victoria area docs found the […]
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Don Milliken has been visiting various Departments to educate physician members about the role of the MSA in our hospital/health authority system, and to share the news that SI-FEI funds have been allocated to support departmental engagement. Please contact Don directly at president@southislandmsa.ca to invite him to your next departmental […]
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