Heather A. Simpson’s family and friends have dedicated funds specifically to provide palliative care education and resources to express their heartfelt gratitude to healthcare staff―specifically, every hospital staff member who provided extraordinary care to Heather during her 14-month stay at Royal Jubilee Hospital. To the entire team behind her care—nurses, […]
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In August 2023, the South Island MSA lost a wonderful colleague, Dr. Jennifer Oates. We are honoured to share this information about a new award that has been developed in her memory. Island Health PQI are establishing the Dr Jennifer Oates Memorial Award for Advancing the Patient Voice. The award […]
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How lucky we are to work with such incredible colleagues! UBC Co-op student Izzy Morrisey received a thoughtful nomination from Dr. Paul Winston: “This UVic student is a powerhouse of compassion and consent. Her way with children and adults is extraordinary. She guides people through fear and concern during medical […]
Read moreThe South Island MSA and South Island FEI Society is seeking two new Executive members to join the team starting December 2024. This is a great opportunity to spark change in the workplace, support your fellow physicians, and work with a group of like-minded colleagues. It’s a lot of fun! […]
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“Patients received the needed tests and medications earlier than when we had paper charts. Previously I would have to go up to the ward, find the chart, write the order, and it would then be processed by the unit clerk, who would fax it to the lab or pharmacy. Each […]
Read moreThe wonderful stories just keep coming! Dr. Chris Taylor has been nominated by Dr. Lisa Moddemann, with support by Dr. Ali Yahkshi Tafti and Dr. Jill Kelly As shared by Dr. Moddemann, “Dr. Taylor was in the department late at night seeing his own patient. He overheard the trouble I […]
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Do you want to learn how to make a meaningful difference in your colleagues’ lives, develop your communication skills, and help foster a culture of caring? Get trained as a peer supporter and join the Greater Victoria Peer Support Program! The program provides short-term, one-on-one peer support. Our peer supporters […]
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We are delighted to celebrate the South Island physicians who have been recognized for being outstanding teachers by the residents in the Basic Clinical Year Residency Program! Dr. Richard Alexander Dr. Colin Archer Dr. Garrett Barry Dr. Alison Bingham Dr. Trevor Cohen Dr. Ashley Jewett Dr. Shavaun MacDonald Dr. Mona […]
Read moreWe’re delighted to recognize the kindness and professionalism of two colleagues: As shared by Dr. Kellie Whitehill “Rada Dubrovnik is one of the housekeepers in the OR at VGH and is the main staff for the surgical day care OR at VGH. Rada is beloved by all of the surgical […]
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Dr. Laura Phillips, an exemplary family physician based in Victoria, has, in the words of one her nominators, “lead by example and demonstrated outstanding leadership and advocacy skills while being a role model for all whom she interacts with.” Graduating from UBC in 2001 and completing her Family Medicine residency […]
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