News
December 19, 2023
Dr. Paul Winston wins Evidence-into-Practice Gold Award for Cryoneurolysis for children and adults with pediatric onset of neurologic disability
This week, Island Health celebrates gold award-winner (and three-time previous Evidence-into-Practice winner) Dr. Paul Winston (Medical Director, Rehabilitation and Transitions), who presented on “Cryoneurolysis for children and adults with pediatric onset of neurologic disability: Improving function and mobility & reducing dependence and pain."
December 18, 2023
Hospital at Home admits 2,000th Patient
The Hospital at Home program is celebrating their 2,000th admission. This milestone comes to us after establishing this unique program, which is the first of it's kind at Island Health and across Canada, 3 years ago this fall. Our patients have experienced the option to receive acute level care in their homes.
December 14, 2023
Welcome Dr. Keith Menard to your New Role
Dr. Keith Menard is the successful candidate for the position of Executive Medical Director, Medical Staff Governance.
December 13, 2023
Regional Progress in Primary Care Partnerships
Over the past year, Island Health has been working in partnership to advance regional-level priorities and initiatives that create Indigenous cultural safety and awareness in primary care, and that improve access to mental health & substance use (MHSU) supports for patients and providers.
December 13, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read a thank you message from Dr. Williams to Dr. Thompson, a summary on the medical staff forum, workload funding deadline, and much more.
December 13, 2023
Gorge Urgent and Primary Care Centre team works collaboratively to provide care to patients
The GUPCC interdisciplinary team includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health and substance use clinicians, a social worker, and administrative support staff.
December 12, 2023
Welcome New Medical Director and Medical Lead
Please join Island Health in welcoming Dr. Randal Mason -Regional Medical Director, Addictions Medicine and Substance Abuse Care, and Dr. Danielle Meunier – Medical Lead, Hematopathology Island Wide.
December 11, 2023
Thank You, Dr. Robin Love
With a heavy heart, Island Health announces that Dr. Robin Love is stepping down after over a decade of dedicated service as Medical Lead, Geo 2 for Palliative & End of Life Care Program at Nanaimo Regional Hospital (NRGH).
December 11, 2023
Mastering Crucial Conversations Event Wrap Up
On November 23, over 70 medical staff and leaders gathered to attend “Mastering Crucial Conversations”, a leadership series facilitated by certified conflict coach Linda Dobson.
December 11, 2023
Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre turns 2
The Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre is 2 years old. The team celebrated with cake, balloons and a “gratitude” wall. Patients commented throughout the day on the amazing and quality care they receive at the clinic.