Dr. Arun Natarajan is presented with a plaque by MSA president Dr. David Coupland, recognizing Arun’s exemplary service to patients and colleagues over the last 7 years, while delivering Cardiology at NRGH and to surrounding communities. The plaque also commemorates Dr. Natarajan as the first head of Cardiology at NRGH. […]
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Getting a flu shot is particularly important this year, not only for influenza prevention, but to stay healthy while COVID-19 circulates in our communities. Flu shots are available between October 19 and November 13 at participating sites. Pharmacists will immunize staff at scheduled clinics, or you can access the flu […]
Read moreIsland Health is hosting a 5-hour virtual symposium on Friday, November 20, 2020. This event will include an update on Choosing Wisely Canada initiatives at Island Health and engaging breakout sessions to discuss future initiatives and improvement opportunities. Click here to learn more!
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Dear Colleagues, Doctors of BC will be conducting its fifth annual Health Authority Engagement Survey beginning Monday, September 14, 2020 – we’re seeking input on the quality of your engagement and interactions with your health authority and local hospital, including your experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. I […]
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Beginning May 24th, 2018, Doctors of BC will be conducting its 3rd annual Health Authority Engagement Survey which seeks feedback from physicians, including those who don’t work directly in a hospital, on their level of engagement with their respective Health Authority. A new element to this year’s survey is the breakdown […]
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Dear MSA Colleagues, We are happy to announce a successful election for the Executive of the MSA held at the NMSES AGM on October 5th, 2017. The continuation of Dr. Dave Forrest as President, as well as the nomination of Dr. Dave Coupland (Radiology) for Vice President and Dr. Rurik […]
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Health Minister Adrian Dix is ordering a second independent review of a controversial electronic health records system that created a stalemate between Island Health and the doctors refusing to use it. The $174-million paperless IHealth system was launched in March 2016 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Dufferin Place residential care […]
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Dear Colleagues: I am writing to bring you up to date on our advocacy work against the proposed federal tax changes and to tell you about a survey you will receive from Doctors of BC on Wednesday, September 6. I encourage you to take 10 minutes to fill out the […]
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The Nanaimo Medical Staff Engagement Society is now located at #203 1801 Bowen Rd. Our Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Email: bmarcy@nmses.ca Phone: 250-591-2833
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Nanaimo, B.C. – Nine Nanaimo senior internists and intensivists who, for safety and ethical reasons, have been refusing to use an electronic order entry system their hospital has been piloting since March 2016 are now facing potential loss of hospital privileges. A May 11 memo from Island Health informed them […]
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