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Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care (DVH-FP-5)
The Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care provides speciality specific leadership within their division, informing practice standards and workforce planning. The Division Head advises the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and the organization to inform strategy and operations.
Real-Time Virtual Support Pathways
Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) pathways are here to help for all urgent and non-urgent situations — including case consultations, second opinions and ongoing patient support, patient transport coordination, point-of-care ultrasound, and simulations. All you need is a Zoom licence, or telephone line.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this March issue, you'll find information on the Medical Leadership Restructure, Featured Medical Leadership Job Opportunities, Medical Leadership Onboarding, Transparency & Communications (T&C) Steering Committee Member Callout and more.
Desflurane Greenhouse Gas Reduction Success in Anesthesia
Island Health reduced the use of desflurane by 52 percent in 2025, cutting the equivalent of 275 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted from our hospitals in the last year alone. This marks the largest year‑over‑year drop in desflurane emissions in more than 15 years.
Research Funding & Supports for Rural Physicians
The Rural Physician Research Grant Program empowers rural physician researchers—especially new aspiring researchers—to pursue innovative rural research projects that advance rural health in British Columbia.
Introducing New CMHA Rights Advisors: Morgan & Marina
We are pleased to welcome two new Rights Advisors from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Morgan and Marina. They will partner with Island Health teams to provide independent rights information and support to individuals receiving involuntary treatment under the Mental Health Act.
2-Day's Left! SportChek Extending VIP Pricing to Island Health Staff
SportChek has teamed up with Island Health's Employee Perks Program to offer staff some great deals. From March 12 – 25, SportChek is extending VIP pricing to Island Health staff.
From Clinical Need to 3D Printed Pediatric Airway Tool
Island Health’s Innovation Team has helped physicians develop a new tool for a pediatric tracheostomy, an uncommon but potentially lifesaving procedure on infants. These tools have been created in a cost effective and efficient way thanks to support from our industrial designers and the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and 3D printing.
Dr. Lynn Fedoruk: At the Heart of Cardiac Care
In this segment, Dr. Fedoruk highlights a new mitral valve technique that was funded by Victoria Hospitals Foundation donors, and demonstrates the powerful impact of minimally-invasive surgery for our community.
One year update: Hundreds of U.S. health-care professionals are serving people in B.C.
More than 400 U.S. health-care professionals making B.C. home