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Fax Update for Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Outpatient Physiotherapy Clinic
For Physicians who refer patients to the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (QBCC) Outpatient Physiotherapy Clinic.
Minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on the 10th anniversary of the toxic-drug crisis
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have issued the following statements marking the 10th anniversary of the toxic-drug crisis being declared a public-health emergency.
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.
New: Physical Activity and Walking Resource List
To help support you, the Wellness Page has been updated with a Physical Activity and Walking Resources list.
Primary Care Grand Rounds: Factitious Disorder in Primary Care
The Primary Care Grand Rounds team invites all Primary Care team members to join an upcoming virtual session focused on re‑examining end‑of‑life care.
Working Together One Year In: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism
One year ago today, Island Health launched the Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism and Discrimination Workforce (ISAR) Policy. The ISAR policy helps promote respectful, safe and inclusive work and care environments for all staff.
More than 600,000 people connected to primary care since 2023, over 500 U.S. health professionals hired
More than 600,000 people who did not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner in 2023 have been attached to a primary care provider a number growing by 4,000 people each week. In 2025 alone, 223,000 people got matched to a primary care provider.
Education Opportunity: Communicating Unexpected Outcomes
We are inviting all clinicians and leaders to build confidence and skills in disclosure by signing up for the Communicating Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) course.
New health regulation puts patients’ safety first
Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the health professions and occupations act comes into effect, which will improve patient safety by increasing transparency and ensuring good and consistent governance for regulators.
Honouring National Indigenous Languages Day
March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a day to celebrate the richness, beauty, and resilience of Indigenous languages. These languages are living knowledge systems that carry teachings about culture, identity, relationships, health, and connection to the land.