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May 20, 2021September 12, 2021Physician Wellness and Social

Wake up Wednesdays: For Physicians

Wake Up Wednesdays is a monthly drop-in group (4th Wed of the month, 6 – 6:25pm) that BCCH Centre for Mindfulness co-hosts with Mindful Practice Canada. It is open to all health providers in Canada, recruited through word of mouth mostly to create a community feel. If interested, we will […]

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May 20, 2021September 12, 2021South Island MSA

Success Story: Learning from a Protection Services Officer

The South Island MSA was lucky enough to welcome Devin Vessey to its most recent Virtual Doctors’ Lounge.  As the South Island Protection Services Supervisor, Devin shared invaluable information learned over his 17 years of experience in security, fire and first-aid. A PSO’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety […]

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May 13, 2021September 12, 2021South Island MSA

Success Story: Improving Adoption of Dictation Software for Emergency Physicians

When a patient is seen in the emergency room, it is crucial that important medical information be communicated from the ER to their family physician in a timely and accurate fashion. Yet historically, emergency room physicians have relied on a carbon copy paper charting system to transmit this information, a […]

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May 6, 2021September 12, 2021South Island MSA

Success Story: Royal Jubilee Hospital Donation Advances Eye Care in Africa

Many thanks to Dr. Malcolm Orr, who provided this wonderful story of generosity and hope. In this time of COVID it is reassuring to hear some good news that has happened despite the pandemic. I would like to thank the Royal Jubilee Hospital and Island Health for their generosity and […]

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April 29, 2021April 26, 2021South Island FEI Society

Success Story: Presurgical Resilience Optimization Project (PROP)

Before any elective surgery, physicians try to prepare patients and reduce complication rates by stabilizing any known medical issues. Growing research also points to the value of considering other health indicators, such as mental health, substance use, chronic pain, nutrition, and physical activity, prior to a patient’s surgery. Improvements in […]

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April 23, 2021Health Authority

Full IHealth Electronic Clinical Documentation at RJH/VGH Rescheduled to September

Island Health medical, clinical, operational and support teams are doing everything possible to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and sustain the health care system in our communities. Listening to input from physicians, staff and leaders, and to relieve pressure during this particularly stressful time, we have decided to re-schedule […]

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April 23, 2021South Island MSA

South Island MSA – IHealth Questions and Answers

With the help of the Doctors of BC, the MSA has been meeting weekly with IHealth leadership to emphasize the importance, value, and definition of early engagement in making the roll-out better and ultimately making their workload easier. Members of the South Island MSA have varying degrees of clarity about […]

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April 15, 2021Health Authority

PQI Cohort 6 applications now open!

Are you a member of the Medical Staff with a growth mindset who is passionate about improvement? Would you like to work with a team to address a gap in care in your area? Do you enjoy participating in fun, educational workshops with colleagues from across the island that will […]

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March 30, 2021Event, Physician Wellness and Social

Success Story: Narrative Medicine Workshop

There are so many ways that we communicate each day:  Face to face (well, mask to mask!), over the phone, by text, through email.  But how can we make those – and other – communications more personable, more effective, and more impactful? Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, PhD, writer, thinker, and […]

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March 30, 2021March 30, 2021Doctors of BC

Questions about your role in helping Clinically Extremely Vulnerable patients access the vaccine?

From Doctors of BC: We’ve heard from many doctors who have questions surrounding government’s recent announcement for fast tracking vaccinations for patients considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV). What is required of doctors? How does the process work? Which group of doctors were consulted? If you would like to find out […]

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    Gold Star Awards – Catching up on the good wishes
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    Socks for Docs 2025 – What a great day!
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    Call for Members! Planetary Health Working Group

Events

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  • Lunch in the Lounge on July 17, 2025 11:30 am
  • South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Matheson Lake Regional Park on July 19, 2025 10:00 am
  • Dips for Docs! on July 26, 2025 9:00 am

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Lower Chapel, 1952 Bay St, Victoria, BC, V8R 1J8
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