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NMSES Hello, Goodbye! 2022/23 Details | February 16, 2023
At the end of each year, the Nanaimo Medical Staff Engagement Society likes to welcome all the new physicians that have joined our community, and say goodbye to the departing or departed physicians who have dedicated their time and passion to our healthcare system throughout the years. This is usually done at […]
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Project Success: Roots to Read – NRGH Newborn Literacy Program
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Bill Ehman and Dr. Jane Pegg, whose project debut was featured in Nanaimo News Now, Nanaimo News Bulletin & CTV News! See below for a snippet of one article. NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 1, 2022 (NANAIMO NEWS NOW) — “Emphasizing the importance of reading, […]
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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation’s Longstanding Chief Executive Officer, Janice Perrino, to Retire on June 30, 2022
NANAIMO, British Columbia, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (the “Foundation”) is announcing that its Chief Executive Officer, Janice Perrino, will retire as of June 30, 2022 after nearly six years with the organization. The Foundation has seen some major changes and experienced tremendous growth under […]
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Partners in Care: Bolstering Patient Care and Return to Work Through a WorkSafeBC/Physician Collaboration
Speakers: Dr. Peter Rothfels, MD, Director of Medical Services WorkSafeBC Dr. Alysalim Somani, MD, Manager of Medical Services WorkSafeBC Lionel Earle, Senior Manager Claims and Rehabilitation Services, WorkSafeBC Tamara Erickson, Client Services Manager, WorkSafeBC Through an interactive presentation, WorkSafeBC’s Medical Services and Case Management Services team will outline the value of […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Physician Wellness Group Training Course – Cohort H
COHORT H | JAN 9 – MAR 13, 9:45 – 11:45 AM WEEKLY (MON.) Facilitated by Dr. Melissa Gansner: Melissa is a psychiatrist based in W̱SÁNEĆ and lək̓ʷəŋən territory (aka Victoria, BC) with a special interest in psychotherapy, mindfulness and compassion practices, and supporting new parents. For Melissa, facilitating groups […]
Read moreCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Physician Wellness Group Training Course – Cohort I
COHORT I | FEB 7 – MAR 28, 4:00 – 6:00 PM WEEKLY (TUE.) Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen McFadden: Kathleen is a University of Saskatchewan graduate who has been a family physician on Vancouver Island for 29 years. She has a special interest in seniors’ care, but had a full service […]
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