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Resident Doctor Appreciation Week (February 9–14): Island Health Celebrates Our Resident Doctors

Resident doctors play a vital role in delivering care and represent the future of our health care system. Medical residency is a demanding and formative period that cannot be fully captured in a few sentences. It is a time of intensive learning, long hours, and a deep commitment to patients and their families.

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Supporting Our Communities and One Another After the Events in Tumbler Ridge

If you are feeling impacted, please know that support is available. Staff and medical staff can access confidential counselling and support services through the Employee and Family Assistance Program.

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Launch of Novari MIRM for Community Outpatient Imaging

Island Health is preparing to launch Novari Medical Imaging Requisition Management (MIRM) across the region in March 2026. Novari MIRM is a new digital system that converts faxed community outpatient medical imaging requisitions into a centralized electronic workflow. This will reduce lost paperwork, streamline processing, and improve communication for both providers and patients.

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