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Welcome Dr. Jennifer Kouwenberg New Medical Leader | Medical Staff
Welcome Dr. Jennifer Kouwenberg new Medical Lead, Division Head Pediatrics Geography 2 & 3.
Welcome Dr. Sabrina Gustafson-Vickers New Medical Leader | Medical Staff
Welcome Dr. Sabrina Gustafson-Vickers new Medical Lead, Palliative Care & End of Life, Geo 4.
Welcome Dr. Jan Klompje New Medical Leader | Medical Staff
Welcome Dr. Jan Klompje, new Medical Lead, Surgery, WCGH.
Dr. Prean Armogam leaves his position as Island Health Medical Director for Mount Waddington – Strathcona
After many years leading primary and community care on the North Island, Dr. Prean Armogam has stepped down from his medical leader role as Medical Director for Mount Waddington – Strathcona, effective February 2, 2021.
South Island MSA Award Winners
South Island MSA have recognized those who received Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Congratulations Drs: Elisabeth Crisci, Shauna Tierney, Ian Thompson, Paul Winston, Gus Chan and Jacques Smit.
Dr. Jerome Dansereau receives Lifetime Achievement award
This award is given to a member of our medical staff who is seen to have made a major contribution to our services, and to the populations of Vancouver Island.
Nanaimo Pediatricians Win Award
Dr. Jennifer Kouwenberg and Dr. Francine Ling recognized by BC Pediatric Society.
Evidence-into-Practice Award Winners | Dr. Duncan Jacks & Dr. Jacques Smit
Dr. Jacks and Dr. Smit won an award for their new approach to knee and hip surgery with the Victoria Enhanced Recovery Arthroplasty Program.
Welcome New Medical Leader | Medical Staff
Welcome Dr. Caroline Ferris, new Medical Lead, MHSU Addiction Medicine Geo 4.