Help Shape the Future of Our Medical Staff:

Join the MSA Executive Committee

Your voice matters. Your leadership makes a difference.

We are now recruiting physicians interested in serving on the MSA Executive Committee for the upcoming term commencing November 1st. This is an opportunity to contribute your leadership, perspectives, and expertise while representing your colleagues, strengthening communication across our medical staff, and supporting initiatives that enhance physician engagement and collaboration.

We welcome physicians from all specialties and career stages who are interested in becoming more involved and helping shape the future of our medical staff community and the care we provide to our patients.

The Executive meets virtually the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 13:00. Executive responsibilities include but are not limited to setting FE and MSA budgets, overseeing spending, approving Facility Engagement funding applications under $5000, soliciting input and making recommendations to the Working Group and membership regarding strategic direction and issues impacting MSA members, and promoting engagement on a collegial level and with Interior Health.

Please contact email Sharon Hughes-Geekie by October 15th to express your interest or learn more.

Sustainability Update,

Dionne Martyn, Acute Care Pharmacist, VJH

🌿 VJH Electronic Results Distribution

July Results | 3 ED Physicians

📄 Paper Reduction

5,500 Pages Saved Each Month

➡️ 66,000 Pages Saved Annually

💰 Cost Savings

$175 Saved Per Month

➡️ $2,100 Saved Annually

🌎 Monthly Environmental Impact

191 kg CO₂e

Reduced Emissions

🚗 Equivalent to ~320 km driven in a gasoline car

🌳 ≈ 1 Tree Saved

🌎 Annual Environmental Impact

2,300 kg CO₂e

Reduced Emissions

🚗 Equivalent to ~3,800 km driven in a gasoline car

🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 7 Trees Saved Annually

✅ Initiative

Three VJH Emergency Physicians changed report delivery from printed mailbox copies to direct transmission into Meditech, producing measurable environmental and financial benefits in just one month.

For those that have not yet transitioned, it’s as easy as filling out this online form and submitting it to ResultsDistribution@interiorhealth.ca

827184 Electronic Distribution of Clinical Documents and Diagnostic Results Form

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Lauren Fowler, Physician Navigator

Did you know VJH’s Physician Navigator is available to support the onboarding of new medical staff? Lauren can help new team members feel at home by introducing them to both the site and the wider community.

Reach out to Lauren to help give your new team members a warm welcome and a smooth start at VJH!

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