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Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this March issue, you'll find information on the Medical Leadership Restructure, Featured Medical Leadership Job Opportunities, Medical Leadership Onboarding, Transparency & Communications (T&C) Steering Committee Member Callout and more.
Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care (DVH-FP-5)
The Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care provides speciality specific leadership within their division, informing practice standards and workforce planning. The Division Head advises the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and the organization to inform strategy and operations.
Desflurane Greenhouse Gas Reduction Success in Anesthesia
Island Health reduced the use of desflurane by 52 percent in 2025, cutting the equivalent of 275 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted from our hospitals in the last year alone. This marks the largest year‑over‑year drop in desflurane emissions in more than 15 years.