More than 30 South Island physicians and health care providers gathered virtually on Tuesday night to watch and discuss “Us and Them“. This impactful film explores homelessness through friendships the film maker, Krista Loughton, formed with four Victoria residents. Viewers learned of their pain, trauma, addictions, and day-to-day existence, shedding […]
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If you’re looking to try something new for your health and well-being (or if you’re looking for a resource for patients), Health-e-Steps is an evidence-based program developed through UBC. HealtheSteps
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Dr. Marisa Collins, one of our Mindful Monday facilitator, shares her list of online retreats – thank you, Marisa! https://www.bcims.org/online-retreats https://www.truenorthinsight.org/index.php/en/programs/online-meditation-retreats Online sitting groups and ½ day retreats: https://www.truenorthinsight.org/index.php/en/programs/sitting-groups https://www.mindfulnessstudies.com/personal/silent-retreat/ – this is a schedule of 4-hour silent retreats Personal and professional mindfulness-based programs: https://www.mindfulnessstudies.com/personal/online-programs/ – this is […]
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As we’re all sticking closer to home this summer, the Vancouver Island MSAs have shared their local hotspots, available through this fantastic Google Earth map. Are we missing your favourite secret haunt? Let us know and we’ll update the map. Happy travels and stay safe!
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Everyone has been working incredibly hard, but who has made an extraordinary contribution over the past month? We’d like to recognize COVID All-Stars and are seeking your stories and nominations. Has a physician gone over and above their everyday role? Has an allied care provider made a real difference? Is […]
Read moreWe’re collecting a number of wellness resources to support you – keep checking back! Mindful Mondays The South Island MSA will be offering weekly virtual Mindful Monday sessions through April and May. Email us to be put on the reminder list. Physician Health Program Starting April 7th, virtual Drop-in Physician […]
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Shared by Dr. Shavaun MacDonald (thank you!) Three Questions: 1. Is there a rule (law or policy) that tells me what to do? Follow it. 2. Can I do something to defer making a decision right now? Do that. 3. There isn’t a rule and I need to make a […]
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Outside, it was a cold, rainy, February night, but inside Perro Negro, you could feel warmth, collegiality, and camaraderie. Many of the 19 physicians who joined our inaugural Story Rounds event (based on Stanford Medical’s Live Storytelling Series for doctors) shared heartfelt and truly personal stories in an atmosphere of […]
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From colleagues on the Mainland: We are excited to announce, MDs4Wellness is on air! It is a project that we (Drs Samir Malhotra, Ben Leung, Gerald DaRoza and Joelle Bradley) have been working on for the past several months. It is called “Behind the Stethoscope”. It’s purpose is to connect a cross-section […]
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Our Welcome and Thank You event in early May was a sure-fire success! More than 50 physicians and partners were in attendance, with physicians of all ages and areas of practice represented. During a few words of welcome, Dr. Don Milliken encouraged experienced physicians to share their experience and knowledge […]
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