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Defy Dementia: Modifiable Risk Factors and to Enhance Brain Health
Join us on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for Defy Dementia on the Road. Hear from leading dementia experts Dr. Mariko Sakamoto, Dr. Stuart McDonald and Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava alongside individuals with lived experience in a dynamic panel discussion, followed by a live Q&A where you can ask your questions directly.
Community Medical Director, Port Alberni & West Coast (CMD-PAWC-1)
The Community Medical Director Port Alberni & West Coast is responsible for medical staff governance and clinical quality, consistent with Island Health’s Medical Staff By-laws and Rules, Primary Care policies, and quality structures.
2026 National Indigenous History Month & Peoples Day
A day to listen, learn, honour, and celebrate the cultures, traditions, languages, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Read a selection of stories below, that showcase events, news, and Island Health initiatives: