The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians has recently announced its 2019 Annual Award Winners. Warmest congratulations to Dr. Andrew MacPherson for being recognized as one of the Emergency Physicians of the Year!
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Congratulations to Dr. Paul Winston, Dr. Emily Krauss, and Dr. Daniel Vincent for being mentioned in the BCMJ, full article here.
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Dr. John Samphire wanted to get lung cancer patients into the OR sooner. Inefficiencies in the transfer of patients between the initial abnormal CT scan, further diagnostics with specialists, and scheduling the surgery can create harmful delays in treatment. Using his grant from the South Island MSA, Dr. Samphire wanted […]
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A great article in the Black Press newspapers today, recognizing the work of Dr. Jason Wale to bring addictions support to patients through the ER. Full story here: https://www.oakbaynews.com/news/special-report-front-line-work-by-caring-emergency-doctors/ Way to go, Jason!
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Do you see an opportunity to make changes, but don’t quite know where to start? The Specialist Services Committee has your back: Option 1: Grassroots Innovation South Island MSA Engagement and Quality Improvement Project proposals are being accepted until Monday, May 6th. These micro-grants are set up to support physicians […]
Read moreTo support patients with Crohn’s Disease, Dr. Dustin Loomes created an evidence-based resource package and program for those who are also smokers. Before launching the work, though, Dr. Loomes sought formal input from colleagues, Island Health, gastroenterologists, respirologists, IBD nurses, and research assistants, in order to ensure a robust, comprehensive […]
Read moreWhat’s been the rock in your shoe at work over the past few months? Do you have ideas about how to fix it? Let us support you to make this important change! Thanks to South Island Facility Engagement Initiative funding, we are now accepting applications for micro-grants for facility-based physicians […]
Read moreDr. Jason Wale saw an opportunity to improve the care of patients with femur fractures. To improve their transfer and transport, especially from other Island locations, a Thomas Splint can be used. In partnership with Dr. James Stone (Orthopedics), Stephen Young (ER LPN), and a videographer from Island Health, Dr. […]
Read moreThanks to Island Health and the South Island MSA, you may have noticed a few terrific upgrades at the Royal Jubilee Doctors’ Lounge. New furniture, a new cell phone/tablet charging station, and surprise snacks have become mainstays in the Lounge. Grab a coffee while you chat with your colleagues and […]
Read moreOn a sunny Sunday morning in April, 20 local specialists, family physicians, and medical leaders came together to acknowledge the realities of physician burnout in our workplaces today. Dr. Connie Ruffo shared her lived experience, and facilitated a discussion on the individual, practical, and systemic challenges that physicians face every […]
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