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Patients of Western Communities Substance Use Program being transitioned
As of June 30, 2026, the Western Communities Substance Use Program (WCSUP) will close following a planned transition by Island Health’s Addiction Medicine and Substance Use (AMSU) program. Since 2022, WCSUP has delivered substance use care through a single physician, later co located at the Western Communities MHSU Hub.
Seeing Alcohol Differently: a new province-wide campaign
A new province-wide awareness campaign called See Alcohol Differently invites British Columbians to rethink how alcohol shows up in their daily lives and how it may be influencing their decisions.
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.