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May 21, 2019September 22, 2020Event, Physician Wellness and Social

Event Report: Welcome and Thank You

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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May 15, 2019May 15, 2019Website

Kudos to Dr. Andrew McPherson!

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians has recently announced its 2019 Annual Award Winners. Warmest congratulations to Dr. Andrew MacPherson for being recognized as one of the Emergency Physicians of the Year!

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May 15, 2019May 15, 2019Projects

South Island Success in the BCMJ!

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Winston, Dr. Emily Krauss, and Dr. Daniel Vincent for being mentioned in the BCMJ, full article here.  

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May 9, 2019May 28, 2020Projects

Success Story Thursday: Vancouver Island Thoracic Surgery Oncology Program

Dr. John Samphire wanted to get lung cancer patients into the OR sooner. Inefficiencies in the transfer of patients between the initial abnormal CT scan, further diagnostics with specialists, and scheduling the surgery can create harmful delays in treatment. Using his grant from the South Island MSA, Dr. Samphire wanted […]

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May 3, 2019September 22, 2020Website

Shout out: “Front Line Work by Caring Doctors” Article

A great article in the Black Press newspapers today, recognizing the work of Dr. Jason Wale to bring addictions support to patients through the ER. Full story here:  https://www.oakbaynews.com/news/special-report-front-line-work-by-caring-emergency-doctors/ Way to go, Jason!

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May 2, 2019Engagement, Projects, Quality Improvement

Funded Quality Improvement and Engagement Opportunities Abound!

Do you see an opportunity to make changes, but don’t quite know where to start?  The Specialist Services Committee has your back: Option 1:  Grassroots Innovation South Island MSA Engagement and Quality Improvement Project proposals are being accepted until Monday, May 6th.  These micro-grants are set up to support physicians […]

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May 2, 2019May 28, 2020Projects

Success Story Thursday: Smoking Cessation for Crohn’s Patients

To support patients with Crohn’s Disease, Dr. Dustin Loomes created an evidence-based resource package and program for those who are also smokers.  Before launching the work, though, Dr. Loomes sought formal input from colleagues, Island Health, gastroenterologists, respirologists, IBD nurses, and research assistants, in order to ensure a robust, comprehensive […]

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April 23, 2019April 24, 2019Engagement, Projects

Call for Proposals! Accepting E&QI Project Ideas until May 6th

What’s been the rock in your shoe at work over the past few months?  Do you have ideas about how to fix it?  Let us support you to make this important change! Thanks to South Island Facility Engagement Initiative funding, we are now accepting applications for micro-grants for facility-based physicians […]

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April 18, 2019May 28, 2020Projects

Success Story Thursday: An Oscar-worthy Knowledge Sharing Video

Dr. Jason Wale saw an opportunity to improve the care of patients with femur fractures.  To improve their transfer and transport, especially from other Island locations, a Thomas Splint can be used.  In partnership with Dr. James Stone (Orthopedics), Stephen Young (ER LPN), and a videographer from Island Health, Dr. […]

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April 11, 2019April 11, 2019Newsletter, Workplace

The Doctors’ Lounge: Recharge yourself here!

Thanks to Island Health and the South Island MSA, you may have noticed a few terrific upgrades at the Royal Jubilee Doctors’ Lounge. New furniture, a new cell phone/tablet charging station, and surprise snacks have become mainstays in the Lounge.  Grab a coffee while you chat with your colleagues and […]

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  • Lunch in the Lounge on July 17, 2025 11:30 am
  • South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Matheson Lake Regional Park on July 19, 2025 10:00 am
  • Dips for Docs! on July 26, 2025 9:00 am

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