Medical Staff News


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May 1, 2025

CDH Staff Drive Transformation Forward Through Quality Improvement with IHealth activation

When Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) staff go live with electronic ordering on Saturday, May 3, it will mark the first community hospital in Island Health to make the full transition to advanced use of the electronic health record (EHR).

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May 1, 2025

National Physicians' Day

National Physicians’ Day, observed on May 1st, salutes the unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions of physicians in Canada. Island Health is proud to celebrate its outstanding medical professionals who bring expertise, compassion, and leadership to our care teams in a time of unprecedented change.

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May 1, 2025

Indigenous-specific Anti-Racism and Discrimination Policy Launch

At Island Health, we recognize Indigenous-specific racism persists within our organization and the communities we serve, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism cause significant harm to Indigenous Peoples. In response, addressing Indigenous-specific racism was identified as a priority in our 2024/25 Organizational Priorities & Outcome Goals, guiding our ongoing efforts towards equity and reconciliation.

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April 30, 2025

From Pause to Purpose: Safer Surgery for Everyone

On behalf of Clinical Governance, Surgery C.A.R.E. Network Co-chairs ​William Orrom (Dr) and Alison Dormuth, we are excited to announce the launch of the Surgical Safety Checklist Regional Initiative (SSCLRI) wherever we have OR services.

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April 30, 2025

Retiring: Sharon Torgerson, VP People

After seven years with Island Health, as Vice President – People, and for the past six months as Executive Business Lead for the provincial Human Capital Management System (HCMS) project, Sharon Torgerson has shared with me her plans to retire at the end of June.

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April 30, 2025

CDH Staff Quality Initiative Steps Forward with IHealth Activation

When Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) staff go live with electronic ordering on Saturday, May 3, it will mark the first community hospital in Island Health to make the full transition to advanced use of the electronic health record (EHR).

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April 29, 2025

Thank you Dr. Menard

It is with mixed emotions that I am sharing Dr. Keith Menard will be leaving his role as Executive Medical Director [EMD], Medical Staff Governance, effective July 31, to take on an exciting medical leadership opportunity outside of British Columbia.

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April 28, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Ramm Hering

We are pleased to announce Dr. Ramm Hering has assumed the role of Division Head for the new Division of Addiction Medicine (AM) in the Department of Medicine. He will work in this medical leadership role alongside Executive Medical Director, Dr Ashley Heaslip and Medical Director, Dr. Randal Mason in the Addiction Medicine & Substance Use program (AMSU).

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April 28, 2025

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning

On April 28, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour those who have lost their lives, suffered injury, or experienced illness due to work-related incidents. This day serves as a reminder of the critical importance of workplace health and safety and offers an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to improving occupational safety standards.

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April 25, 2025

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! The Culture Conference: Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Connect with peers, discover and apply insights, and unite as medical staff to transform workplace culture.

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