Dr. Jody Anderson knew there had to be a better way of helping patients who need recurrent paracentesis. By bringing together physicians from radiology, internal medicine, oncology, palliative care and emergency, a new care pathway has been devised to redirect patients with metastatic cancer away from the ED and to […]
Read moreAging cardiac patients often have multiple co-morbidities, the management of which may lie outside of the expertise of the cardiologist on service. Consultations from other specialties during a cardiac patient’s time on the ward can lead to longer hospital stays, a high inpatient workload for cardiologists, and a limited availability […]
Read moreWe’re introducing a weekly feature, sharing a Success Story from the South Island MSA. Through our Engagement and Quality Improvement Projects, our Physician Wellness and Social Committee, and our everyday activities, there’s a lot to celebrate! So check back every Thursday for some inspiration to help get you through the […]
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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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.
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 […]
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Physicians of the South Island MSA will have received an email inviting them to participate in the 3rd Annual Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey which seeks to measure interactions and levels of engagement with the health authority in which you work. The feedback you provide will help Doctors […]
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