Got the Parking Blues?
We all know that parking can be a pain…but what’s it like for you at RJH and VGH? Let us know your experiences and ideas through this quick 4-question survey and/or sound off in our online Workplace Forum!
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Success Story: The Pregnancy Journey – Supporting Women who use Substances
With a focus on supporting enhanced care for pregnant women who use substances, Drs. Sarah Lea and Heather McEwen hosted an evening event for family physicians, midwives, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, obstetricians, and addiction medicine specialists. The goals of the session were to provide information about substance use and […]
Read moreCelebrating Successes!
The phenomenal work being undertaken by MSA Physicians and partners is celebrated in many ways: The Island Quality Showcase will be held on April 25th in Nanaimo. Come learn about different QI and Engagement activities happening on Vancouver Island. For more information, contact info@southislandmsa.ca Our weekly Success Stories are published […]
Read moreBurnout: Resources and a Save the Date
Your Physician Wellness and Social Committee has two gifts of wellness for you on Valentine’s Day… – Resources on Burnout from a recent IHI Conference – The opportunity to learn from the lived experience of a physician who has experienced burnout and who has emerged stronger. Please save the morning […]
Read moreLast Call: Departmental Engagement Funding
It’s your last chance to access the $100 per physician that has been set aside for engagement by department…the money turns into a pumpkin at the end of March. Are you a Department Head looking to access your funds? Contact erica.kjekstad@shaw.ca by March 15th.
Read moreSuccess Story: Multi-Disciplinary Clinic at BCCA
Dr. Jennifer Goulart wanted to create a multidisciplinary clinic to support specific genitourinary cancer patient populations. She believed that care for those requiring advanced multimodality treatment would be improved when delivered through a single clinic consisting of a multidisciplinary team of Urologists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, and a Nurse Practitioner. […]
Read moreResources on Burnout from IHI Conference
Many thanks to the South Island MSA’s Physician Wellness and Social Committee leader, Dr. Daisy Dulay, for sharing information from a recent IHI conference on the Duke Patient Safety Center. Take a look at the 3 Good Things video and check out their course offerings – you might find something […]
Read moreSuccess Story: Trauma Management
Trauma cases are tricky things. Being Most Responsible Physicians (MRP) for these patients can be challenging, too. Thanks to a South Island FEI grant, the Hospitalist team brought in the local experts to increase their comfort level in providing excellent care to these patients. Dr. Vivian Ming led the work, […]
Read moreJob Posting: Temporary EMD, Surgical Services
Looking for something different? Island Health is looking for a Temporary Executive Medical Director, Surgical Services. Click here for more details or to apply.
Read moreNewsflash – Dr. Sam Williams new Department Head of Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Sam Williams for her new role as Department Head of Medicine for Island Health! Read all the details here.
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