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HQBC Newsletter
In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on applying to the Clinician Fellowship Program, a preview of the upcoming Quality Forum 2027 Call for Abstracts, highlights of conferences and learning opportunities, and more.
International Day of the Midwife: May 5, 2026
Midwives provide essential sexual, reproductive, perinatal and newborn health services to women and gender diverse people. On International Day of the Midwife, Island Health celebrates, with deep gratitude for their work, the 141 registered midwives working in our region.
Recruitment update
Island Health’s Medical Staff Recruitment team has made significant progress over the past year, increasing provider recruitment by 19% from FY25-26 compared to the previous year. Since May 2025 alone, 46 physicians and 15 nurse practitioners have been recruited from the United States, helping to strengthen care across Vancouver Island.
Primary Care Grand Rounds: Factitious Disorder
Thank you for joining us! On behalf of Dr. Chris Blashko, Dr. Spencer Cleave, Dr. Cunningham, and Dr. MacDonald, we extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the Primary Care Grand Rounds session on April 14. A special thank you to our presenters for sharing their time and expertise.
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.
Healthcare Employee Relations Awards of BC: Nominations Open
Presented by the Health Employers Association of BC, the Healthcare Employee Relation Awards of BC (HEABCs) recognize professionals, teams and projects that have led workplace health and safety practices, human resource or labour relations practices, and diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives that support or improve the delivery of high-quality health care.
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.
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.