Island Health Primary Care Grand Rounds
This grand round will explore the harm to public health from alcohol and changes to the new Canadian drinking guidelines. Thursday, June 15:, 6:30pm. Read more
Island Health breakfast: Victoria UPCC roles
Join Island Health UPCC Medical Leaders to learn about flexible schedule opportunities that may fit your lifestyle. Sunday, May 7, 9:30am. Spouses/partners welcome. Read more For more events view our events page and UBC CPD
Apply now for an IMG placement in your clinic
Is your practice interested in a UBC IMG Family Practice Return of Service (ROS) resident who is practice-ready in the summer of 2024? Nine residents will be available for placement in Vancouver Island clinics. Please read the program information and submit the application form to Island Health by May 12th.
Improve the way you receive consults & more
Did you know that you can improve the way you receive consults, and optimize the efficiency of your powerchart use? Dr Ian Bekker is available for 1:1 support until the end of June. Contact him at [email protected].
MHSU Service Link helps patients navigate
This new Island Health service helps people navigate local support for substance use, harm reduction and mental health. By calling 1.888.885.8824 they can speak directly with a Service link provider. Order wallet cards for your office/waiting room from [email protected]. This service is also listed in the Pathways Community Service Directory.
Addiction medicine physician guidance available
Do you have complex addictions/substance use patients? In addition to the BCCSU 24/7 Clinician Support Line (778-945-7619), an Island Health addiction medicine physician is available for extra support. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. Funding is available for reviewing cases or team meetings with the addiction physician. PCN members can access this service through their MHSU […]
Do you have Community Virtual Care feedback?
Island Health’s Community Virtual Care Program (formerly Home Health Monitoring) is seeking physician feedback to increase referrals. You can find their short survey (less than 5 minutes) here.
New overdose advisories by text message
Patients who use substances can now text JOIN to the number 253787 to receive Island Health’s drug-poisoning overdose advisories by text message. The service is anonymous. Read more on the Pathways Community Services Directory homepage (scroll down).
ICYMI: New Mental Health Act education requirements
Do you regularly and actively admit and/or treat patients who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment under the Mental Health Act? If so, Island Health requires you to complete a new, accredited online module by January 31st to obtain new MHA medical certificate. The course can be found on the PHSA Learning Hub (Mental Health Act […]
