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Victoria Hospitals Foundation Completes $21-Million Campaign, Cementing Vancouver Island's Leadership in Surgical Innovation
Launched October 2025 and powered by the generosity of more than 4,700 donors, the campaign phase reached its goal this summer, accelerating the adoption of advanced, minimally invasive surgical technologies that are changing how care is delivered across our Island's referral hospitals.
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.
Starting conversations that save lives: expanding Caring Conversations Cards for the community
As communities across the region prepare to mark the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Island Health is launching a community version of its Caring Conversations Cards, a resource designed to help people talk openly about substance use, reduce stigma and build understanding.