We’ve been invited to submit an Expression of Interest for South Island medical staff to attend a Compassionate Leadership Workshop in Squamish, BC this calendar year. We welcome people who have not yet attended a workshop to join our 2026 cohort! Please let us know ASAP at info@southislandmsa.ca if you’re […]
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Island Health is excited to offer a new virtual workshop series for medical staff members that consists of four, 2-hour, virtual education sessions. This workshop is intended for medical staff members who have transitioned into leadership roles within the last 18 months (but is also open to medical staff). As […]
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Have you been struggling with All Things IHealth? Are you the person everyone goes to for help because it’s second nature to you? Or are you somewhere in between as a ‘cautious user’? Wherever you are on the IHealth spectrum, we’re looking for you! The South Island MSA wants to […]
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On behalf of Heather A. Simpson, the Palliative and End of Life Care program is pleased to share some new offerings we have for ALL staff at VGH and RJH. Attached you will find posters announcing these opportunities to advance your knowledge and understanding of palliative care to support patients […]
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Did you know that 38% of Medical Staff Association (MSA) Facility Engagement (FE) funded activities in SEAT are categorized as Quality Improvement (QI)? This virtual learning series is a collaboration between Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) and FE to optimize MSA QI expertise and understanding of data requests/access for […]
Read moreDid you know that 38% of Medical Staff Association (MSA) Facility Engagement (FE) funded activities in SEAT are categorized as Quality Improvement (QI)? This virtual learning series is a collaboration between Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) and FE to optimize MSA QI expertise and understanding of data requests/access for […]
Read moreHeather A. Simpson’s family and friends have dedicated funds specifically to provide palliative care education and resources to express their heartfelt gratitude to healthcare staff―specifically, every hospital staff member who provided extraordinary care to Heather during her 14-month stay at Royal Jubilee Hospital. To the entire team behind her care—nurses, […]
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Do you want to learn how to make a meaningful difference in your colleagues’ lives, develop your communication skills, and help foster a culture of caring? Get trained as a peer supporter and join the Greater Victoria Peer Support Program! The program provides short-term, one-on-one peer support. Our peer supporters […]
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We’re delighted to offer a second year of learning and ideas about how you can make your engagement project ideas even more successful and impactful. Introducing the 2024 Engagement Project Curriculum; How to work with a Project Manager – Physician leads have access to additional funds to pay a Project […]
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With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up on Sunday, September 30th, we have curated some resources specifically for South Island physicians. Please share your discoveries with us! The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is a trove of resources, webinars, programming, and information. Discover the Witness Blanket, […]
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