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Encouraging HPV Vaccination to Prevent Cancer During National Immunization Awareness Week
As part of National Immunization Awareness Week (April 26 to May 2, 2026), an Island Health Medical Health Officer is encouraging people to learn the facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine — one of the most effective ways to prevent several types of cancer and other HPV-related diseases.
Collection Device Change Notification: Sexually Transmitted Infection
STI (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium) nucleic acid amplification testing.
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning
On April 28, we observe the National Day of Mourning and remember those who lost their lives, were injured or experienced illness due to work-related incidents. On this day, we lower our flags to half-mast in their honour. This is a moment for each of us to reaffirm our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
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.
Expression of Interest: Seeking QI Enthusiasts to Co Create Materials Supporting Provider Profile Use
Join our time-limited Working Group and co-develop communications and education materials that support meaningful use of the Island Health Provider Profile. Physician funding available through Health System Redesign.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this April issue, you'll find information on the Medical Staff Forum - Save the Date, Celebrating Dedication and Care: National Physicians’ Day, Celebrating Island Health’s Midwives, Medical Leadership Training and more.
HQBC Newsletter
In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on applying to the Clinician Fellowship Program, a preview of the upcoming Quality Forum 2027 Call for Abstracts, highlights of conferences and learning opportunities, and more.
International Day of the Midwife: May 5, 2026
Midwives provide essential sexual, reproductive, perinatal and newborn health services to women and gender diverse people. On International Day of the Midwife, Island Health celebrates, with deep gratitude for their work, the 141 registered midwives working in our region.
Recruitment update
Island Health’s Medical Staff Recruitment team has made significant progress over the past year, increasing provider recruitment by 19% from FY25-26 compared to the previous year. Since May 2025 alone, 46 physicians and 15 nurse practitioners have been recruited from the United States, helping to strengthen care across Vancouver Island.
Primary Care Grand Rounds: Factitious Disorder
Thank you for joining us! On behalf of Dr. Chris Blashko, Dr. Spencer Cleave, Dr. Cunningham, and Dr. MacDonald, we extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the Primary Care Grand Rounds session on April 14. A special thank you to our presenters for sharing their time and expertise.