Dear colleagues, As part of a South Island MSA Facilities Engagement project, we are conducting an “Interdepartmental Impact Review of the Primary Care Crisis on Specialty Physician Experiences.” The aim of this project is to engage specialist physicians in the shared goal of improving the primary care infrastructure in the […]
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Dr. Nathan Hoag (Urology) and Dr. Jonanthan Livergant (Rad Onc) have co-developed learning modules for prostate cancer patients, giving a personal, local connection at an overwhelming time. Full story here – Thank you for your innovation, compassion, and leadership, Dr. Hoag and Dr. Livergant!
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Our first hybrid meeting went more smoothly than you might think – thanks to everyone for their participation and their sense of humour! Meeting minutes are now available, as are the slides that Alanna Black shared. Do you have more thoughts about the Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey […]
Read moreWe had a great turnout for our March 7th 2022 South Island MSA Quarterly Meeting. Many thanks to everyone for their willingness to join our first hybrid meeting…as well as for their patience and sense of humour! Many thanks to Alanna Black, Doctors of BC Regional Advocate and Advisor, for […]
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We were delighted to welcome Angela Wignall and Matthew Miller, co-founders of Island Health’s Innovation Lab to our Virtual Doctors’ Lounge in early February. Here’s a quick summary of what they shared: What is the Innovation Lab? As defined on their webpage, the Innovation Lab “exists to explore and extend […]
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Last summer, Dr. Fred Voon had the chance to catch up with the South Island Radiologists, a team of phenomenal clinicians whose insights and partnership are key to patient care. The one request that came from the radiology team: When you are completing a Diagnostic Imaging requisition, please give as […]
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The delicate balance between work and home can be a challenge, and not only during a pandemic. Dr. Maria Kang, Dr. Alicia Power, and Dr. Daisy Dulay have been working to identify ways in which ‘family friendly’ considerations might be brought into the hospital work environment. These are informed by […]
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Remember “the before times”? We’re all looking forward to a new sense of normalcy soon. Share your thoughts, hopes, and words of appreciation with your colleagues. Postcards from a Post-COVID World available for your use in your friendly neighbourhood Doctors’ Lounge.
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With the return of pay parking, the hope is that physician parking blues will disappear. We’ll touch base with you in April to see what impact the change has had. In the meantime, don’t forget that there are physician-only as well as general staff parking spots available, as shown in […]
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The following has been sent on behalf of Drs. Hayley Bos and Brian Mc Ardle, Chiefs of Staff and SIMAC Co-Chairs. Jan 12 2022 We understand this is a very difficult time and that everyone is running on fumes. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you, and […]
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