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Access Central – New phone service connects people with Addiction Medicine and substance use care
Island Health will launch a new toll-free phone line January 19 that provides same-day assessment and connection to substance use care, including Addiction Medicine.
Department Head, Medicine
The Department Head is a critical leadership role within Island Health. As the most senior leader of a medical staff department, the Department Head advises the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and the organization to inform strategy and operations.
We Are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in British Columbia
Join the University of British Columbia’s virtual event, We are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in BC, on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM (PT).