Your Physician Wellness and Social Committee is pleased to offer South Island MSA members the following opportunities: – Join our Midwinter Mixer for physicians and families – Feb 10, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Register today! – Be part of Team South Island MSA! Register today for the TC 10K […]
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We are accepting project applications until 5 pm on Monday, January 28th. Looking for inspiration? Check out the stories of some completed projects, posted weekly on Success Story Thursday. Project-specific questions can be directed to projects@southislandmsa.ca. If you’re having difficulties accessing the application form, please contact info@southislandmsa.ca.
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Applications are currently being accepted for the new Chair of HAMAC. This is an essential role for both the Medical Staff and the Health Authority. Please consider applying. Additionally, Island Health is offering a leadership learning opportunity, Leadership in a Co-Leadership Model. This is a great opportunity to learn with […]
Read moreDr. 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 […]
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Usually I try to limit items in the newsletter to 3: this month has 7, all important. There will be a meeting of the MSA / FEI on Tuesday, February 19 in PCC 150, supper at 5:30, agenda at 6pm. Topics: the proposed Rules, and the proposed changes to Medical […]
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We are delighted to announce that the new project application form is now ready for your completion! Thanks for your patience as we’ve been improving it. We’re also pleased to be able to share the stories of a number of completed projects, with many more to come. Check back often! […]
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Our MSA meeting on February 19th is an important one: We will be discussing the proposed changes to the Medical Staff Rules, as well as proposed changes to the Medical Administration structure. Please join us to ensure your perspective is taken forward to Island Health, as these are set to […]
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Did you know that $100 per physician has been set aside for engagement by department? The Gastroenterologists did, and they used some of it to share a meal and discuss how they, as a Division, could solve some of their most pressing challenges. According to Dr. Al Buckley, “We established […]
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