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Island Health Holiday Highlights: Photos, Cheer & Gratitude
Thank you to everyone who shared their seasonal spirit across Island Health. Your submissions captured exactly what this time of year is all about: connection, joy and a dash of fun.
Clinical Governance System Responds to Emerging Patient Safety Concern
A recent sequence of events related to patient safety has demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of Island Health's Clinical Governance system.
West Coast General Hospital Staff Honoured by Local First Nations Communities
On December 18, healthcare workers at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) in Port Alberni were held up with a powerful expression of appreciation and gratitude from members of the Tseshaht First Nation, joined by representatives from other west coast First Nations.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this December issue, you'll find information on the 2025 Health Status Report, Medical Leadership Structure, Health Authority Review Update & Next Steps Toward Shared Services, HAMAC Highlights – November 2025 Report and more.
Celebrating a Year of Commitment, Compassion and Care
The close of the year is a time to pause, take stock and celebrate the people behind our health system. Across Island Health, 2025 has brought change, challenge, and growth - and through it all, our teams have continued to care, support, innovate and show up for their communities and the people we serve.
Why Not Advance Directives for MAiD in Those with Dementia
Join the Island Health Ethics team on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00pm for our monthly Journal Club!
Provincial health officer’s statement on getting immunized before holiday season
Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement on immunizations for the holiday season.
Celebrating 10 years of the PRA-BC Program
Since 2015, the Practice Ready Assessment - British Columbia program has assessed 363 family physicians in 78 communities across the province. Island Health is proud to be part of this program and serving our communities across the region. Read the full December 2025 Newsletter!
Save the date! Join Island Health’s Ethics Week 2025: December 9-12
Island Health’s Ethics Week is just around the corner running December 9-12 and you’re invited to join a series of thought-provoking learning sessions focused on real ethical challenges across our healthcare system.
BC Virtual Visit: New Video Interpreting for Sign Language & Expanded Languages
Starting December 3, we are excited to announce access to video interpreting for American Sign Language (ASL) and an expanding list of spoken languages will be embedded directly within BC Virtual Visit – an addition to the audio-only interpreting service that has been available in BC Virtual Visit since June of this year.