February 2026 Newsletter

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VJH Medical Staff Association February Newsletter
 
 
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February 2026 Newsletter

A direct and compelling A Message of Welcome and Purpose to Our Medical Staff

A Message of Welcome and Purpose to Our Medical Staff

It is with deep gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility that I am embarking on the role serving the Medical Staff Association at Vernon Jubilee Hospital as MSA President. To be entrusted with this position by such a dedicated, skilled, and resilient group of colleagues is truly an honour. Our medical staff represent the backbone of care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the work of the MSA exists to support you in that mission. Read more here





Register Now for Palliative Care Training

Two fully funded palliative care training opportunities from Pallium Canada will be available to health care providers in the North and Central Okanagan area in early 2026. This is a limited time offer, so register now to secure your seat!






LEAP Core (hybrid) is an interprofessional course that provides registered health professionals with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to improve care for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. LEAP Core (hybrid) is an interprofessional course that provides registered health professionals with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to improve care for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.


Option 1: February 19, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

4411 32nd Street, Vernon


Option 2: March 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KHS Building, 5th Floor Boardroom at 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna


Click here to access the information

Sustainability Update…

Dionne Martyn, Pharmacist

Food Services has aimed to replace disposable paper plates with quality tableware in our Mental Health units for some time and is pleased to have launched this initiative at the start of the new year. These new plates are compatible with current covers, offer durability, retain heat more effectively, and prove to be more economical over time than single-use items. They also enhance the dining experience for patients and support our commitment to the Ministry of Health’s Acute Care Nutrition Standards by reducing disposable use on trays.le

Upcoming Events!


CME GRAND ROUNDS


February 12, 2026 8:00am-9:00am “Advancing Stroke Recovery through Innovative Clinical Research at UBC“


Presented by, Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, PhD

Okanagan Stroke Research Lab, UBC Okanagan


Learn about the ongoing research initiatives and explore opportunities for patient referral and collaboration. The team led by Dr. Sakakibara, Principal Researcher, is running patient-focused clinical trials that use virtual platforms to provide evidence-based rehabilitation and stroke prevention. These studies seek to improve access and continuity of care for stroke survivors in British Columbia.

Click here for or scan the QR code for Zoom link to access CMEs

VJH General Medical Staff Meeting


Thursday, March 26th 7:00am-8:30am

VJH Education Room


A continental breakfast will be served to those in attendance.
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SAVE THE DATE!!


Annual Spring Gala


Saturday, April 11th

being held at

“The Edge at The Rise”



Watch for more information in the New Year in the newsletter and on the MSA’s Events page.

If you’re a physician with a rental property and are looking to rent to another physician, post your property on the Physician Waffle House.


Something to Sell? Post that too!

January’s Kudos Winner!


Dr. Patrick Duke was nominated by Fraser Nelson for “Showing kindness, Going the extra mile and Supporting the team.” To thank him for going above and beyond, Dr. Duke won a prize pack to the Towne Cinema in Vernon!


Click/tap here or scan the QR code to access the online form.
 

This Quick Guide of funding opportunities & resources has been prepared for VJH physicians. Click or tap here to download your copy.
 

DID YOU KNOW…
…that you can visit vernonphysiciansociety.ca to find upcoming events, resources and easy to use forms to submit a funding application for an FE project.


Working on a funding application? Your preparation time is billable under the FE activity Physician Engagement Application Support (PEAS). If this activity is not on your personal drop down menu, contact support@vernonphysiciansociety.ca and it will be added to your profile.
 
 
 
 
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