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Medical Staff Forum July 8
Medical staff are invited to join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research & Chief Medical Officer and subject matter advisors for a timely Medical Staff Forum on the evolving Nurses’ Bargaining Association job action on July 8 from 7:30am-8:30am on MS Teams.
Leadership Update - Dr. Sienna Bourdon
Dr. Sienna Bourdon is the new Community Medical Director for Saanich, Gulf Islands and Western Communities.
Community Medical Director, Port Alberni & West Coast (CMD-PAWC-1)
The Community Medical Director Port Alberni & West Coast is responsible for medical staff governance and clinical quality, consistent with Island Health’s Medical Staff By-laws and Rules, Primary Care policies, and quality structures.
Minister’s statement about new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about new licensing bylaws approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia for internationally trained physicians.
Help Investigate the Benefits of Physical Activity Counselling for Healthcare Workers
A UBC research team is developing a provincial randomised trial to investigate the benefits of physical activity counselling for healthcare workers' mental health, burnout, absenteeism, and presenteeism – and they want your help.
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Cowichan District Hospital 2026
Cowichan District Hospital proudly hosted a celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday, June 11. This event aimed to encourage all staff, patients, families and community members to join the festivities and recognize the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Temporary Pause of the Indigenous Patient Self-Identification Program in Acute Care
Island Health is temporarily pausing the Indigenous Patient Self-Identification (ISI) Program at all acute care sites effective July 8, 2026.
Knowing When To Act: Reporting Indigenous-Specific Racism
Addressing and reporting Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination isn't easy, and it is an important step towards creating safer workplaces. Leaders have an enhanced level of accountability to ensure employees are supported.
Defy Dementia: Modifiable Risk Factors and to Enhance Brain Health
Join us on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for Defy Dementia on the Road. Hear from leading dementia experts Dr. Mariko Sakamoto, Dr. Stuart McDonald and Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava alongside individuals with lived experience in a dynamic panel discussion, followed by a live Q&A where you can ask your questions directly.
2026 National Indigenous History Month & Peoples Day
A day to listen, learn, honour, and celebrate the cultures, traditions, languages, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Read a selection of stories below, that showcase events, news, and Island Health initiatives: