Update: 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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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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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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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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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 […]
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 […]
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