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SUMMARY:BROWN BAG LUNCH  - APRIL
DESCRIPTION:Cost = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/brown-bag-lunch-april/
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Hematology Update -Virtual and in person (Edmonton)
DESCRIPTION:The annual hematology update is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the primary care and diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected hematologic conditions\, including allied health professionals and pharmacists. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, the fully accredited conference is expanding to a hybrid format\, including participants from British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The program will focus on practical\, current topics that primary care providers commonly encounter in daily practice\, with the goal of improving awareness and supporting the co-management of patients with hematologic conditions. The conference will conclude with a discussion of regional referral pathways. \n\n\n\nTopics will include interpretation of the complete blood count (CBC)\, commonly prescribed oral hematology medications\, management of bleeding in patients on anticoagulation\, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)\, and indications for bone marrow biopsy. Please refer to the website for the full agenda. \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST:  Physicians: $150\, Nurses: $100\, Allied Health:$100 and Residents\, Fellows and Full time Students: $75 \n\n\n\nClick HERE to go to the website for more details and registration
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/4th-annual-hematology-update-virtual-and-in-person-edmonton/
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UID:2863-1773244800-1773248400@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:GRAND ROUNDS : "FROM MURMUR TO VALVE"
DESCRIPTION:COST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/grand-rounds-from-murmur-to-valve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T050943Z
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SUMMARY:BROWN BAG LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:COST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/brown-bag-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T210000
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CREATED:20251123T181631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T044135Z
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SUMMARY:SIGN OUT SOCIAL
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION ALL MEDICAL STAFF- you and a guest are invited to SIGN OUT SOCIAL @ Revelry.   \n\n\n\nDine\, Drink & Decompress \n\n\n\nGet your tickets now by e-transferring msasupport@kghmsa.ca. Include the names and email addresses of all attendees in the message section to verify your purchase at the door. \n\n\n\n$50 pp (incl. dinner\, dessert\, Photobooth\, DJ Mac\, cash bar \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: liechennaude@gmail.com
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/save-the-date-sign-out-social/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20260106T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T180206Z
UID:2682-1770897600-1770901200@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:BROWN BAG LUNCH: ALL KGH MEDICAL STAFF - You are invited to chat to a Leader
DESCRIPTION:COST= FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/brown-bag-lunch-all-kgh-medical-staff-you-are-invited-to-chat-to-a-leader/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T160000
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CREATED:20260123T044640Z
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UID:2747-1770220800-1770224400@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:CME GRAND ROUNDS: Perioperative Medicine: An introduction to Medical optimization of non-cardiac surgery patients
DESCRIPTION:COST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-perioperative-medicine-an-introduction-to-medical-optimization-of-non-cardiac-surgery-patients/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T120000
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CREATED:20260106T205127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T044000Z
UID:2680-1769515200-1769518800@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:BROWN BAG LUNCH: ALL KGH MEDICAL STAFF - You are invited to chat with a Leader
DESCRIPTION:COST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/brown-bag-lunch-all-kgh-medical-staff-you-are-invited-to-chat-with-a-leader/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T083000
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SUMMARY:WELLNESS MATTERS 2 REGIONAL FORUM
DESCRIPTION:COST = FREE \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the JP Center – Deanne Taylor\, PhD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Navig8 – Dr. Cara Wall (Interior Health)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Cecile Andreas – “(Re)Imagining Possibility: Sustaining Yourself in Challenging Times”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jared Baylis – “Same Team\, Different Pressures: Civility Across Specialties”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyle Merritt – “Planetary Health – Anxiolysis Through Action”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mark Sherman – “Medicine as an Act of Love: Mindfulness and Meaning Amidst the Messiness”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tina Allibhai – “To Live in Your Truth”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Marianne Morgan & Jessica Barker – “Creating Team Joy and Wellbeing”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christian Wigmore – “Financial Wellness in Medicine”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aaron Stone – “Improving Wellness with AI Scribes”
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/wellness-matters-2-regional-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T170000
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CREATED:20260106T203944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203945Z
UID:2673-1768406400-1768410000@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:CME GRAND ROUNDS: PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE: An introduction to Medical optimization of non-cardiac surgery patients (Presented by Dr Ann Marie McKenna)
DESCRIPTION:Cost = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-perioperative-medicine-an-introduction-to-medical-optimization-of-non-cardiac-surgery-patients-presented-by-dr-ann-marie-mckenna/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20251118T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T182504Z
UID:2323-1764752400-1764853200@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:SPREAD WARMTH AND JOY THIS WINTER!
DESCRIPTION:Join our Winter Donation Drive for the KGH Foundation’s Thrift Store.  Your donations of gently used clothing\, toys\, or sports equipment will bring warmth and joy to those in need. \n\n\n\nGive and Receive: Each donation earns you a $5 gift card from the Perking Lot\, our favourite spot for a cozy coffee or treat. \n\n\n\nDec 3 &4\, 2025 (9am-1pm) \n\n\n\nKGH Main Lobby/ 9am-1pm. Donations are also accepted on December 3\, 4 &5 at the KGH MS Lounge. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Paymaneh at: paymaneh.kghps@outlook.com \n\n\n\nThank you for your generosity!
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/spread-warmth-and-joy-this-winter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250924T221520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231759Z
UID:2221-1763728200-1763744400@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:CME HALF DAY
DESCRIPTION:POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n KGH CME ½ Day \n\n\n\n Friday\, Nov 21\, 2025 Time: 12:30-5:00 PM Kelowna General Hospital – CAC Lecture Theatre  Virtual attendance also welcome \n\n\n\nJoin us for the second Kelowna General Hospital CME ½ Day — a case-based learning event showcasing local expertise. This is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and earn 4 CME credits! \n\n\n\n Who should attend: All Interior Health medical staff and professionals – physicians\, learners\, nurse practitioners\, midwives\, dentists\, and associate physicians. \n\n\n\nLet’s fill the room – or the Zoom – and support our community of practice! \n\n\n\nPrice = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/save-the-date-cme-half-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T130000
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CREATED:20251002T002107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T002108Z
UID:2227-1760529600-1760533200@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:CME Grand Rounds PRETERM BABIES: Short and Long-term outcomes that matter to all physicians (Presented by Dr Jill Boulton - Neonatologist)
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: CAC Lecture Theatre/Zoom \n\n\n\nClick on:  https://www.ubc.zoom.us/  Click on ‘Join’ \n\n\n\nEnter the meeting ID: 93332 470044  Enter the passcode: 470044 \n\n\n\nWHO:  ALL IHA STAFF ARE INVITED TO ATTEND \n\n\n\nPLEASE REGISTER USING QR CODE.  DROP-INS WELCOME.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPizza and drinks will be provided at the CAC Lecture Theatre @12pm \n\n\n\nCost = FREE \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the KGH Medical Staff Association Administrator @ Liechennaude@gmail.com
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-preterm-babies-short-and-long-term-outcomes-that-matter-to-all-physicians-presented-by-dr-jill-boulton-neonatologist/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T123000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250517T190339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T190340Z
UID:2095-1754728200-1754742600@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:MYRA CANYON ADVENTURE PARK
DESCRIPTION:The KGH MSA invites you to Myra Canyon Adventure Park. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a FREE fun outdoor event at Myra Canyon Adventure Park \n\n\n\n4429 June Springs Rd \n\n\n\nWho is invited:  All KGH physicians\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, Dentists\, solo and/or with their loved ones. \n\n\n\nLunch\, beverages and snacks are provided. \n\n\n\nAGE: 0-99 \n\n\n\nNote: Please bring sun screen\, hats and bug spray. \n\n\n\nWE HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHER! \n\n\n\nSign up for a department\, committee\, family or friend picture via email: liechennaude@gmail.com to reserve your 5 minute still shots between 9-11am \n\n\n\nCOST: FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/myra-canyon-adventure-park/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250818T060000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250721T211209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T172551Z
UID:2167-1753124400-1755496800@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:REMINDER: GYM ACCESS AT KGH               OUTPATIENT REHAB (available to all staff)
DESCRIPTION:See Interior Health’s memo below announcing that all staff can request access to use the KGH Out-Patient Rehab Space after hours. \n\n\n\nSpace many be accessed:  7 days /week From 7pm – 6am. \n\n\n\nAs this space is mainly used for patient treatment\, please treat with respect.  Your help in wiping down equipment and maintaining this space is greatly appreciated. \n\n\n\nTo request access please either complete the Outpatient Rehab Space Staff Waiver by clicking on link on Memo (if using Interior Health platform) or by completing the PDF version and emailing it to: KGHCAA@interiorhealth.ca \n\n\n\nMemo – KGH Out-Patient Rehab SpaceDownload\n\n\n\nTo request access please complete the Outpatient Rehab Space Staff Waiver (see PDF below). \n\n\n\nKGH-Rehab-Gym-Access-Form_copy[5]Download\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCOST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/gym-access-to-kgh-out-patient-rehab-space-now-available-to-all-staff/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250609T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250609T174500
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250426T014629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T032444Z
UID:2072-1749486600-1749491100@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Notice of KGH Medical Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All KGH Medical Staff are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nThe MSA membership will be asked to vote on an important resolution.  The vote will be determined by a show of hands\, both in-person and via Zoom (for those attending virtually): \n\n\n\nThat the KGH Medical Staff Association (MSA) follow the recommendations of the SSC Facility Engagement Site review and join Facility Engagement Services Company (FESC). \n\n\n\nIf approved: \n\n\n\nBe it Resolved that: \n\n\n\na) The Registrar of Companies for the Province of British Columbia    be requesed to dissolve the Society. \n\n\n\nb) Doctors of BC be appointed Record Keeper of the Society. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there to discuss these important issues. Please note that no sessional funding will be provided for attending. \n\n\n\nPlease send your questions for speakers to: deemajassi@gmail.com \n\n\n\nPlease see agenda as set out above. \n\n\n\nLocation: CAC Lecture/zoom \n\n\n\nOpen https://ubc.zoom.us/  \n\n\n\nID 99313 271520/  Password 271520 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Liechen Naude at Liechennaude@gmail.com \n\n\n\nCOST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/notice-of-kgh-medical-staff-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250703T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250604T075041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T075516Z
UID:2151-1748937600-1751562000@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Psychological Safety Resources for Medical Staff at KGH
DESCRIPTION:Considering our current crisis\, reaching out to support one another is more important than ever. Fostering a psychologically safe workplace is crucial to sustaining a compassionate\, resilient\, and high-performing medical environment. At KGH\, we are deeply committed to creating a culture where all medical staff feel valued\, respected\, and empowered to speak openly—especially during times of heightened stress or adversity. \n\n\n\nPsychological safety enables individuals to voice concerns or ideas without fear of judgment or retaliation. This openness strengthens collaboration\, enhances communication\, and ultimately leads to better patient outcomes. To support this\, the following resources are available: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST=FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/psychological-safety-resources-for-medical-staff-at-kgh/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250426T005841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T041428Z
UID:2066-1748003400-1748019600@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Specialized Care of the Emergency Patient at KGH
DESCRIPTION:KGH MSA is pleased to present CME Half Day “Specialized Care of the Emergency Patient” with Topics: 1. Care of the Emergency/ Trauma Patient.   2. Speciality Care at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and featuring an exciting roster of local and guest speakers.  All active and retired medical professionals\, learners and trainees from across Interior Health are invited to attend in person.  Online attendance available for all  \n\n\n\nAccreditation/Certification statement \n\n\n\nThe Division of Continuing Professional Development\, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada\, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 4.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated). This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 4.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity. \n\n\n\nWHEN: FRIDAY\, MAY 23\, 2025  \n\n\n\nWHERE: CAC LECTURE THEATRE/ZOOM  \n\n\n\nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/ID: 93464 033036 Passcode: 033036 \n\n\n\nTIME: 12:30PM TO 5:00PM (INCLUDING LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK) \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the KGH CME Administrator at Liechennaude@gmail.com or visit KelownaPhysiciansSociety.ca – CME tab. \n\n\n\nCOST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/specialized-care-of-the-emergency-patient-at-kgh/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250302T174257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T174835Z
UID:2027-1744804800-1744808400@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:CME Grand Rounds: CMPA: Improving Handover Communication
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr.Elisabeth Boileau (Virtual presentation)Élisabeth is an emergency physician and was program director at the Université de Sherbrooke Department of Family and Emergency Medicine from 2016 to 2023. She completed a master’s degree in medical education\, which focused on clinical reasoning difficulties\, alternative approaches to faculty development\, and information and communication technologies in education (ICTE). She also completed a Master of Health Law and policy\, with a focus on liability for assistance by off-duty physicians and learners\, for which she received the Chénier-Picard Award. She holds a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt certification in continuous quality improvement and is actively involved in program accreditation with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. \n\n\n\nWHERE: Murray Ramsden Boardroom/Zoom  \n\n\n\n(https://ubc.zoom.us – Meeting ID: 93332 470044 / Passcode: 470044) \n\n\n\nPizza and drinks will be provided @11:45am \n\n\n\nCost= FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-cmpa-improving-handover-communication/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250302T172609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T184515Z
UID:2023-1741795200-1741798800@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:CME Grand Rounds: BLOOD ON THE LINE: Modern Challenges in Malignant Hematologic Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Alastair WilliamsAlastair Williams is a fifth-year Hematology fellow at UBC. He did his undergraduate at the University of Toronto\, followed by medical school and Internal Medicine residency at UBC. He is interested in pursuing general Hematology\, with current interests that include optimizing management for ITP and care of high-grade myeloid neoplasms in the community. \n\n\n\nWHERE: Murray Ramsden Boardroom/Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89351168937pwd=cpGDU8E02wxTjehuaUu8mZsHyUN5lz.1 Or click on: https://www.zoom.com/ Click on ‘Join’Enter the meeting ID: 893 5116 8937. Enter the passcode: 500505 \n\n\n\nPizza and drinks will provided @ 4pm \n\n\n\nCost= FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-blood-on-the-line-modern-challenges-in-malignant-hematologic-emergencies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250116T000017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T000018Z
UID:1956-1740589200-1740596400@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:PINK SHIRT BOWLING DAY
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE PINK SHIRT DAY WITH KGH’S MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATION WELLNESS COMMITTEE\n\n\n\nFREE BOWLING EVENT FOR MEDICAL STAFF\, PARTNERS\, AND FAMILIES (Everyone is welcome)\n\n\n\nThe CME Committee will be hosting Medical Bingo\n\n\n\nPizza and non alcoholic drinks will be provided\n\n\n\nBowling shoes will be provided\n\n\n\nVenue: Okanagan Bowling Club (Capri Centre) – 1835 Gordon Dr\, Kelowna\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to kghpsp@gmail.com with the number of people you plan to come with as well as shoe sizes by Feb 12\, 2025 \n\n\n\nCOST = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/pink-shirt-bowling-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20250214T232254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T234834Z
UID:1969-1739966400-1739970000@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:KGH MSA CME GRAND ROUNDS
DESCRIPTION:KGH MSA is pleased to sponsor the following Grand Round: BC CORONERS OFFICE: Who\, When\, Why and How to be presented by Kirsten Everett\, BC Coroners Office. \n\n\n\nMs. Everett is a UK trained physician and holds a MBChB from the University of Sheffield\, a Fellowship in Medical Ethics from Harvard University\, and an MBA from the University of Leicester.  Working in the BC Coroners Service since 2020\, Kirsten leads the Medical Investigation Unit which reviews all reported natural deaths in BC. \n\n\n\nLocation: CAC Lecture Theatre/Zoom.                                                                                        (https://ubc.zoom.us – ID 93332 470044 / Passcode: 470044 \n\n\n\nPizza lunch and drinks will be provided in the CAC Lecture Foyer at 11:45 am \n\n\n\nCPD Credits through College of Family Physicians of Canada and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.  See KelownaPhysiciansSociaty.ca – CME tab for Learning Objectives and accreditation information. \n\n\n\nCost = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/kgh-msa-cme-grand-rounds/
LOCATION:CAC Lecture Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250124T173000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241204T062059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T051108Z
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SUMMARY:WELLNESS MATTERS: CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF EMPOWERING MEDICAL STAFF
DESCRIPTION:“Wellness Matters\,” sponsored by the Specialists Well-Being Pilot and CWIM. This gender inclusive event will be held both in person and virtually\, and is open to medical staff\, medical students\, residents\, APs and leaders throughout Interior Health. The event is completely free for all attendees. \n\n\n\nOur distinguished speakers will address important topics such as: \n\n\n\n\n“Compassionate Leadership” Dr. Jane Lea\n\n\n\n“Cognitive Distortions” Dr. Marie Claire Bourque\n\n\n\n“Closing the Gender Gap in Canadian Medicine” Dr. Tara Stratton\n\n\n\nControl and Influence in the Medical Profession Occupational Psychologist Ester Pike\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we are excited to offer a range of activities\, including a styling experience with personal stylist Ash Laverdiere\, and pop-up shopping with Cao Boutique\, as well as opportunities for yoga or a workout to round out the day. \n\n\n\nPlease bring gently used clothing to donate to Kelowna Womens Shelter\, or another local charity of choice. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clinical Academic Campus.  Lunch Provided (Naked Cafe) \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 92982 115715. Passcode: 115715 \n\n\n\n2 Hours sessional for B.C. MDs offered by SWELL \n\n\n\nRSVP to kghpsp@gmail.com for Speakers (12:00-4:15)\, Yoga or workout (4:30-5:30) and Headshots (11:00-12:00) \n\n\n\nPrice = FREE
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/wellness-matters-celebrating-one-year-of-empowering-medical-staff/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241018T174326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T174804Z
UID:1818-1733164200-1733173200@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:OCT 28 – Dec 2nd Monday evenings from 630-9pm at the Yoga House Downtown (same location as last year)  \n\n\n\nMelissa Berry Appleton\, local meditation teacher and buddhist chaplin\, and Alysha Mackensie-Feder are planning another series this fall and wanted to send a note as a “Save the date” \n\n\n\nOCT 28 – Dec 2nd Monday evenings from 630-9pm at the Yoga House Downtown (same location as last year)  \n\n\n\nMore information to come soon\, but the format will be similar to last year: Guided meditation\, gentle movement and discussion. There is no cost- it is funded by the KGH Foundation.  \n\n\n\nWe will likely explore grief\, exhaustion\, compassion\, moral injury and its counterpart- moral resilience.  \n\n\n\nHope to see you there\, feel free to send an email if you know you would like to attend to a.macfed@gmail.com or kghphysicianwellness@gmail.com \n\n\n\nAttend what you can\, if you can’t make all sessions thats ok. 
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/yoga-retreat-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241125T210000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241018T174229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T174725Z
UID:1816-1732559400-1732568400@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:OCT 28 – Dec 2nd Monday evenings from 630-9pm at the Yoga House Downtown (same location as last year)  \n\n\n\nMelissa Berry Appleton\, local meditation teacher and buddhist chaplin\, and Alysha Mackensie-Feder are planning another series this fall and wanted to send a note as a “Save the date” \n\n\n\nOCT 28 – Dec 2nd Monday evenings from 630-9pm at the Yoga House Downtown (same location as last year)  \n\n\n\nMore information to come soon\, but the format will be similar to last year: Guided meditation\, gentle movement and discussion. There is no cost- it is funded by the KGH Foundation.  \n\n\n\nWe will likely explore grief\, exhaustion\, compassion\, moral injury and its counterpart- moral resilience.  \n\n\n\nHope to see you there\, feel free to send an email if you know you would like to attend to a.macfed@gmail.com or kghphysicianwellness@gmail.com \n\n\n\nAttend what you can\, if you can’t make all sessions thats ok. 
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/yoga-retreat-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241018T174128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T174651Z
UID:1814-1731954600-1731963600@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:OCT 28 – Dec 2nd Monday evenings from 630-9pm at the Yoga House Downtown (same location as last year)  \n\n\n\nMelissa Berry Appleton\, local meditation teacher and buddhist chaplin\, and Alysha Mackensie-Feder are planning another series this fall and wanted to send a note as a “Save the date” \n\n\n\nOCT 28 – Dec 2nd Monday evenings from 630-9pm at the Yoga House Downtown (same location as last year)  \n\n\n\nMore information to come soon\, but the format will be similar to last year: Guided meditation\, gentle movement and discussion. There is no cost- it is funded by the KGH Foundation.  \n\n\n\nWe will likely explore grief\, exhaustion\, compassion\, moral injury and its counterpart- moral resilience.  \n\n\n\nHope to see you there\, feel free to send an email if you know you would like to attend to a.macfed@gmail.com or kghphysicianwellness@gmail.com \n\n\n\nAttend what you can\, if you can’t make all sessions thats ok. 
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/yoga-retreat-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241118T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241023T052920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T054027Z
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SUMMARY:Department of Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Measuring Your Wellness in collaboration with Well Doc Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\nWell Doc Canada is doing a quality improvement project to measure and enhance wellness in the Department of Surgery. This work is endorsed by your leadership. Well Doc Canada will work with your group and leadership to identify and promote changes based on the survey results. \n\n\n\nWell Doc Canada will be administering the survey: \n\n\n\n\nThey are an independant\, not-for-profit group\n\n\n\nIndividual data will remain confidential and will not be shared\n\n\n\nAggregate results will be given to your leadership\n\n\n\nAggregate results will be shared back to group members during a follow-up workshop that explores described challenges and identifies sttrategies to enhance wellness within your group\n\n\n\n\nSharing your voice will contribute to meaningful impacts. Survey will launch November 18\, 2024 and Results will be shared Spring 2025. \n\n\n\nLook for an e-mail from Well Doc Canada \n\n\n\nAny Questions? Please contact Garielle Brown at welldoccanada@ucalgary.ca
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/department-of-surgery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T180000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241025T040400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T040520Z
UID:1851-1731772800-1731780000@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Civility Mix and Mingle - 16th Nov - 1600-1800
DESCRIPTION:Civility post tour Mix and Mingle\n\n\n\nJoin your colleagues and friends for apples\, information booths and a cash bar. Music by Bourbon Sprawl (with Dr Tom Kinahan).  \n\n\n\nWhere:\n\n\n\nFour Points Sheraton\, 5505 Airport Way\, Kelowna.  \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register for the in-person event.\n\n\n\nMix & MingleDownload
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/civility-mix-and-mingle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20240716T225708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T002843Z
UID:1454-1731754800-1731772800@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Civility Saves Lives Conference 16th Nov
DESCRIPTION:All medical staff and healthcare leaders are welcome to join us for a full day with Chris Turner – TED speaker and founder of Civility Saves Lives. Listen to three amazing talks about civility and how we can improve the culture of interior health.  \n\n\n\nSession 1: Why Civility Matters in a Complex World \n\n\n\nHealthcare has evolved from being based solely around the individual pursuit of excellence to a practice that involves multiple healthcare professionals working together to achieve the best outcomes for patients. To do this\, we have to create environments where individuals can perform at their best and then work together as teams.  \n\n\n\nSession goals  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the evolution of the importance of teamwork in today’s healthcare world \n\n\n\nBe able to describe the differences between simple puzzles\, hard puzzles\, complicated and complex situations. \n\n\n\nUnderstand why equality and diversity matter at a group decision level\, but that just having diversity does not mean we have inclusivity- and what we can do about that. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of incivility at a recipient\, bystander and perpetrator level. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of incivility at a departmental/organisational level \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: What’s your theme tune? \n\n\n\nThis session shows the evidence for how easily we misunderstand each other\, how we fall prey to negativity bias and how\, despite our beliefs\, we are each misunderstood on a frequent basis. We shall look at the components of what contribute to our understanding of a situation and begin to think about how we can influence this\, both as someone observing others and as the one being observed.  \n\n\n\nSession goals  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how easy it is to be misunderstood. \n\n\n\nHave a framework to understand how various factors contribute to how we are comprehended by others. \n\n\n\nKnow some of the statistical evidence around the disparity between how much we think we understand and how much we do (on average) understand and how different communication modalities affect this. \n\n\n\nHave mechanisms to bring to play if we want to be interpreted in the positive. \n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Calling it out with compassion:\n\n\n\nFor many people\, having difficult workplace conversations is one of the most important\, unpleasant and avoided areas of leadership. In this session we shall look the essential nature of these interactions\, why we need to have them and at the evidence base for how to have these effectively. We shall learn a structure designed to minimise distress both for the recipient and also the person initiating the conversation\, leading to the best chances that they can hear the message and have the opportunity to change their behaviours.  \n\n\n\nSession goals  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of the conversation around the perception of conduct. \n\n\n\nLearn to differentiate between retributive and restorative conversations and why this is important. \n\n\n\nHave a clear structure for who should be having the conversations. \n\n\n\nLearn a stepwise approach to having the conversation. \n\n\n\nRecognise the potential pitfalls of these conversations. \n\n\n\nDiscuss and rehearse how to put this into practice. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda for the Day\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Civility in a complex world\n\n\n\n12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch\n\n\n\n1:15 PM – 2:15 PM What’s your theme tune\n\n\n\n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Calling it out with compassion\n\n\n\n\nClaim CME\n\n\n\n\nCivility in the Workplace and Its Impact on Patient Care : This one (1) credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to three (3) Mainpro+® credits\n\n\n\nThe University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to 3 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick HERE to register for event\n\n\n\nRegional Civility Tour – Kelowna Specific Poster Nov 1Download
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/civility-saves-lives-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241115T150000
DTSTAMP:20261018T092932
CREATED:20241009T035428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T200502Z
UID:1701-1731668400-1731682800@medicalstaffmatter.ca
SUMMARY:Civility Regional Tour - @KGH 15th Nov
DESCRIPTION:All medical staff are welcome to join us for a talk with Chris Turner – TED speaker and founder of Civility Saves Lives.  \n\n\n\nCalling it out with compassion:\n\n\n\nFor many people\, having difficult workplace conversations is one of the most important\, unpleasant and avoided areas of leadership. In this session we shall look the essential nature of these interactions\, why we need to have them and at the evidence base for how to have these effectively. We shall learn a structure designed to minimise distress both for the recipient and also the person initiating the conversation\, leading to the best chances that they can hear the message and have the opportunity to change their behaviours.  \n\n\n\nSession goals  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of the conversation around the perception of conduct. \n\n\n\nLearn to differentiate between retributive and restorative conversations and why this is important. \n\n\n\nHave a clear structure for who should be having the conversations. \n\n\n\nLearn a stepwise approach to having the conversation. \n\n\n\nRecognise the potential pitfalls of these conversations. \n\n\n\nDiscuss and rehearse how to put this into practice. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda for the Day\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Calling it out with compassion\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30 pm Pizza Lunch\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:30 PM Q+A\n\n\n\n0200 – 0300 PM Discussion with Chris for Department Heads\, KGH Leadership and IH Executive. \n\n\n\n\nSessionals available:\n\n\n\nPhysicians can claim 1hr of sessionals for attending this meeting. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nCAC Lecture Theatre/ Zoom \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register for event whether in person or for the Zoom link.\n\n\n\nCost= Free \n\n\n\nKGHDownload
URL:https://medicalstaffmatter.ca/event/civility-regional-tour/
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