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September 26, 2018October 11, 2018Health Authority, MSA, Newsletter

A Word from the President: A Trifecta of Challenges…plus one

At the last MSA meeting , we were informed that iHealth is coming next to the RJH and VGH. (See Dr. Fyfe’s slide presentation here). We were told all the medical leaders in South Island were in favour, the decision was made by the Ministry, and the approach would be […]

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September 26, 2018September 27, 2018Newsletter, Website

Membership has its privileges…

As we continue to develop the South Island MSA website, we wanted to highlight some of the fantastic features of the Members Pages: – Our dedicated Working Group and Wellness and Social Committee have their own pages, complete with details and meeting packages. – Learning sessions, conferences, workshops, and role […]

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September 26, 2018September 27, 2018Engagement, Physician Wellness and Social

Final Call: Wellness Learning Opportunities for Physicians

Two wonderful wellness workshops await your registration! Dr. Mark Sherman’s well-regarded Physician Heal Thyself series will be held at VGH on Monday evenings beginning October 29th, continuing for 8 weeks.  Dinner will be provided by the South Island MSA.  $325 per MSA participant, partners welcome.  $475 for non-MSA members.  Register […]

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September 13, 2018MSA

Important: Proposed Updates to the Medical Staff Rules

A proposal has come forward to update the Medical Staff Rules. The March 2017 Rules can be found here. The Proposed Updated Rules can be found here. This link shows the ‘track changes’ view of the 2017 Rules. Please join the MSA Meeting on September 20th to discuss these changes […]

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September 11, 2018September 20, 2018Engagement, MSA, Physician Wellness and Social

Rain didn’t keep the South Island physicians away…

The First Annual South Island MSA Family Fun Run and BBQ was held on Sunday, September 9 at Cadboro-Gyro Park. Despite the grey skies (and occasional downpours!), there was no end of fun to be had by the 143 attendees, which included South Island physicians, grandparents, and infants. Huge thanks […]

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September 1, 2018December 20, 2018Health Authority, Projects

Island Health’s HRS Project List for 2018-19

Thanks to Health System Redesign funding, there’s lots of terrific work going on up and down Vancouver Island. For the current list of projects, click here. To learn more about HSR projects or funding opportunies, click here.

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August 14, 2018Engagement, MSA, Physician Wellness and Social

South Island MSA Family BBQ and Fun Run – Register now!

The South Island MSA’s Social and Wellness Committee wants to help you make summer last a little bit longer… Join your colleagues and their families on Sunday, Sept 9 for a Family BBQ and Fun Run: – Meet at 11 am at the BC Cancer Agency for a 5 km […]

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August 14, 2018Engagement, Physician Wellness and Social

Physician Wellness: Choose Your Own Adventure!

Learning or leading?  Whichever one you’re in the mood for, your Physician Wellness and Social Committee has you covered! Learning:  We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Sherman’s well-regarded Physician Heal Thyself workshop has been arranged for South Island MSA members.  This 8-week learning opportunity will be held at […]

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August 14, 2018August 15, 2018MSA

A Word from the President: Summer 2018

Summer has been quiet but there are 5 short and important items to share with you: Congratulations to our South Island Hospitalist colleagues who finally have a contract. Sincere thanks to Kim Kerrone in her role as CFO and VP for proposing the work, and to Dr. Martin Wale (now […]

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August 13, 2018December 20, 2018Engagement, MSA, Projects

Engagement and Quality Improvement Projects – Summer Update

Since November 2016, the South Island MSA has approved and funded 86 different Engagement and Quality improvement projects, and we’re looking to support more!  Thanks to these grants, our facility-based physicians have worked with each other, made positive changes to their workplace, and created opportunities for further improvements. Applications are […]

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Latest News

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    South Island MSA reads…Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace by Christine Porath
  • In-Person Violence Prevention Training – new dates
    In-Person Violence Prevention Training – new dates

Events

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  • Lunch in the Lounge on June 19, 2025 11:30 am
  • Physician Wellness and Social Committee Meeting on June 19, 2025 7:00 pm
  • Dips for Docs! on June 21, 2025 9:00 am

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