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Celebrating Nurse Practitioners at Island Health
Ahead of National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 9-15), we spoke to Lee-Ann Jespersen and Tracey Adams about their practice at the Pender Islands Health Centre.
Save the Date! Medical Staff Forum, Thurs Nov 27
Agenda items include: Medical Leadership Restructure, Medical Staff Rules, Public Health Update and a Q&A.
U.S. Healthcare Workers Joining Island Health in Record Numbers
In June of this year, the Ministry of Health launched a campaign to attract American health care workers to British Columbia, along with new expedited credentialing and licensing programs that make it easier and faster for U.S.-trained professionals to work in BC.
Recognize a Medical Staff Peer!
Submit your peer nominations in advance of the next virtual Medical Staff Forum on Thursday 27 November.
MHO Newsletter: Shigella Flexneri 2a in Central and South Island
Cases of multidrug-resistant Shigella flexneri 2a have been identified among individuals in the Cowichan Valley and South Island.
Razing My Moustache to Raise Money - Dr. Willie Pewarchuk
After 32 years at Cowichan District Hospital, Dr. Willie Pewarchuk is retiring. Everyone who has ever met him will remember his fabulous and well-groomed moustache.
Lady Minto Hospital Celebrates Anniversary of ED Opening
On October 30, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate a meaningful milestone: the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Emergency Department at Lady Minto Hospital.
NRGH a Provincial Leader in Eco-Conscious Surgical Practices
Island Health continues to set the standard for sustainable healthcare through its partnership with the Stryker Sustainability Solutions program. From 2021 to 2025, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) has emerged as a provincial leader in eco-conscious surgical practices.
2025 Annual Physician Count
Rural physicians are asked to complete this year’s Rural Physician Confirmation Survey (Physician Count) by Friday 21 December.
MHO Newsletter: Shigella Flexnari Cluster in Cowichan Valley
A cluster of multidrug-resistant Shigella flexnari has been identified among individuals in the Cowichan Valley.