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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).
Update: Harm Reduction & Substance Use Education Committee
Island Health's Harm Reduction & Substance Use Education Review Committee has officially completed its commitments under the 2023 WorkSafeBC Agreement—an achievement made possible by the dedication and expertise of team members across the organization.