Announcing HIP Week 2021: Futureproof
Join us virtually from October 4–8 as we celebrate the work of health information professionals across Canada and talk about the opportunities for tomorrow. In…
Modernizing Gender, Sex and Sexual Orientation Documentation Practices in EHRs
By: Francis Lau PhD, FCAHS, CTSS, professor, School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) face numerous inequities in Canada…
Health information, public health, and COVID-19: A conversation with Enobong Oladipo
There are few topics as hot-button right now as COVID-19 immunizations, so it’s fitting that our latest member story spotlights Enobong Oladipo, CHIM, a public…
Health communication in the age of COVID: BC’s response
By: Tiffany Pan In the gathering of health information by coders and its scrutiny by analysts, it’s easy to forget the importance of health communication.…
Adverse drug reactions and patient safety: A conversation with Caitlin Campbell
By: Christina Francke The BC Patient Safety and Learning System (BCPSLS) is a province-wide, web-based system that facilitates the reporting of adverse events, near misses,…
Bringing more mindfulness to your life
By Kait Greer I recently attended a virtual session on the basics of mindfulness, a great refresher for the start of a new year. Mindfulness…
How to write a cover letter
By: Resume Target We all know that making a good first impression is important, especially when it comes to applying for a job. That’s why you…
Let’s Talk Informatics: A presentation on February 25
Nova Scotia Health is pleased to host the next installment of the Let’s Talk Informatics series on February 25, 2020. The session will focus on…
A passion for creating efficiencies in health care: Talking to health information quality analyst Tahmina Minhas
Tahmina Minhas, CHIM, always knew she wanted to work in the health care sector. She completed her bachelor’s degree in health studies and gerontology at…
Supporting health care in Canada through health information management leadership
By: Ramona Kyabaggu, Assistant Professor and MHA-HIIM Coordinator, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy We have reached a new digital health era. Following the…
