Some physicians may remember a time when doctors’ lounges were a place to mingle with colleagues, share difficult cases, and put faces to names. Even before COVID rendered such in-person gatherings undesirable, there were few opportunities for physicians to get together to meet outside of formal clinical interactions. In January […]
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While there is an altruistic nature to the work we all do, it feels great to recognize and be recognized! Dr. Maria Kang and Dr. Paul Colella offered words of appreciation and congratulations to the Pediatric Psychiatry team for the changes they have actively made in their department. As shared, […]
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Over the past few weeks, we have recognized those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Thank you for following this series! Our final award of the night is for Collaborative Leadership, honouring those who have partnered with the Health Authority and other organizations […]
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. From a Facility Engagement perspective, we are delighted to recognize two separate examples of Collaborative Leadership, where members of the medical staff have partnered with the Health Authority […]
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The Ministry of Health has announced funding for physician time spent on planning activities in support of the COVID-19Health Sector Plan for Fall/Winter 2020/21. Physicians will be compensated to a maximum of 20 hours in total for active planning performed between October 19, 2020 to March 31, 2021 at the […]
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Our next award is for Communications Leadership, someone who has facilitated effective communication between the medical staff, administration, and the Board of Directors of Island Health. The Executive […]
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Thank you to everyone who joined last month’s South Island MSA meeting on IHealth, and especially to the Island Health leaders who presented. Please find below everything you need to relive the meeting: Meeting Presentation Minutes from South Island MSA meeting of November 3, 2020 Video of meeting: Part 1 […]
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We are delighted to confirm our newly elected Executive Team for 2020/21: Dr. Catherine Jenkins and Dr. Fred Voon – Co-Presidents Dr. Kevin Yee – Treasurer Dr. Jennifer Balfour – Secretary Dr. John Galbraith – Director at Large (Projects) Dr. Maria Kang – Director at Large Dr. Alicia Power – […]
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Join us in celebrating them! Dr. Mike Berger put forward a warm nomination for Dr. Paul Winston. As shared by Dr. Berger, “Dr. Winston has transformed the neurorehabilitation […]
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After decades of administrative service and leadership, Dr. Don Milliken has stepped down as the President of the South Island MSA. Here are his thoughts, as presented at last week’s AGM: After three years as the President of the South Island Medical Staff Association, I am even more convinced of […]
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