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Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin October 2026
In this October Bulletin, you will read about key leadership updates, including the upcoming retirement of Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe, the arrival of new medical leaders across various specialties, and a tribute to late colleague Deborah Bartley. You will also find recaps and clinical resources from the recent Medical Staff Forum, details on the accredited onboarding series and leadership opportunities, and important operational notices regarding the upcoming intranet launch, EHR time zone adjustments, and violence prevention training sessions.
Health Quality BC's Quality Forum 2027
Health Quality BC's Quality Forum 2027 will take place March 10–11, 2027, in Vancouver. Quality Forum is an annual provincial event that brings together people from across British Columbia's health care system to share improvement work, learn from one another, build connections, and explore opportunities to improve the quality of care.
Why I Immunize with Dr. Réka Gustafson and Kathy MacNeil
When health-care workers get vaccinated and report their vaccination status, they support the health and safety of their co-workers, patients and loved ones.