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July 15, 2021September 12, 2021South Island MSA

Success Story: South Island Emergency Department Simulation Initiative ‘undoubtedly saved lives’ during the recent spike in temperatures

When the ‘heat dome’ descended recently onto British Columbia, many emergency departments were flooded with patients suffering from hyperthermia, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. Although hyperthermia is not seen frequently in our emergency rooms, it requires specialized, time-sensitive treatment. Fortunately, the Victoria ED Simulation initiative had run a hyperthermia […]

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021South Island MSA

Success Story: Women in Medical Leadership

According to a recent report by the Canadian Medical Association entitled “Addressing Gender Diversity in Canada’s Medical Profession”, Canada’s female physicians continue to face disproportionate discrimination in pay equity, harassment, and leadership. Though 54% of physicians in Canada are female, women are underrepresented in leadership roles in academic medicine and […]

October 29, 2020November 2, 2020Health Authority, South Island MSA

iHealth in the South Island

Island Health has recently let us know that they will moving forward on iHealth in South Island. At present we do not have further information or timelines. Dr. Ben Williams, the Chief Medical Officer, as well as other members of Senior Executive will be presenting at a our MSA meeting […]

October 28, 2020Projects

Success Story: Addictions Medicine and Palliative Care

Patients diagnosed with serious illness who also have substance use issues in the past or present make up a very complex patient population to care for adequately – for the patient and practitioner alike. Patients experiencing substance use challenges, mental health issues, and a high burden of chronic and terminal […]

October 14, 2020Doctors of BC

Last Chance! Doctors of BC Survey

The annual survey for Doctors of BC is closing tonight (Oct 14) at midnight. HSO has confirmed that we are just short of last year’s Island total number of respondents. The email will come from Health Standards Organization (HSO) NOT Doctors of BC directly. Search your email for: <surveyinstruments@healthstandardsorganization.ca> via […]

October 8, 2020Projects, South Island FEI Society, Uncategorized

South Island FEI Working Group approves 8 new Engagement Projects

Monday evening’s Working Group meeting brought together 12 members of our Working Group, partners from Island Health, and support from Doctors of BC to vet and approve 8 physician-led Engagement Projects. Check out some of the work that will be going on over the next year: VIHA Genomics testing medical […]

April 16, 2020Engagement, South Island FEI Society, South Island MSA

Call for Engagement Project Proposals – Accepted until Monday, May 11

We’re pleased to announce that we’re accepting proposals for Engagement Projects through South Island Facility Engagement Initiative funding. Applications are made through the private side of our website (members.southislandmsa.ca – email info@southisland.ca if you don’t have an account, please try ‘Lost My Password’ if the site looks familiar but your […]

April 16, 2020Engagement, Projects, South Island FEI Society

Success Story: IBD Clinic Rounds

Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) Rounds, held monthly, were seen as a chance for all medical professionals involved in IBD care to engage with each other to discuss diagnosis, treatment, and the unique challenges of management on Vancouver Island. Dr. Dustin Loomes accessed SIFEI funding to host a monthly meeting: A […]

February 11, 2020Engagement, South Island MSA

Departmental Engagement Funding available until March 31st

We’re delighted to be able to offer Departmental Engagement Funding again this year, to support departments coming together to discuss issues and develop solutions. Reimbursement of expenses of up to $100 per participant is available through SIFEI. Please contact info@southislandmsa.ca for further details.

February 6, 2020September 22, 2020Engagement, Physician Wellness and Social

Success Story: The Power of Storytelling

Outside, it was a cold, rainy, February night, but inside Perro Negro, you could feel warmth, collegiality, and camaraderie. Many of the 19 physicians who joined our inaugural Story Rounds event (based on Stanford Medical’s Live Storytelling Series for doctors) shared heartfelt and truly personal stories in an atmosphere of […]

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