News
November 16, 2020
Island Health Physicians Profiled by SSC
The Specialist Services Committee recently featured Dr. Hrebnicek and Dr. Chan, both Island Health physicians on their website.
November 10, 2020
Learn more about MAiD and Palliative/End of Life Care in Central and North Island with Dr. Marie-Clare Hopwood and Dr. Wendy Johnsen
Dr. Marie-Clare Hopwood and Dr. Wendy Johnsen will present at regularly scheduled Central and North Island Divisions of Family Practice meetings this fall.
November 4, 2020
New Dr. Tom Bailey Memorial Garden and Education Fund
In October 2019, our community lost a very special advocate for seniors’ health. Dr. Tom Bailey looked after generations of Western Communities families as well as seniors in residential care throughout the south island.
October 26, 2020
VP Pandemic Planning & Chief MHO Joint Update: October 26, 2020
Over the weekend, B.C. saw the largest increase of cases since the start of the pandemic. As many new cases are a direct result of social gatherings in private homes, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a new provincial order that limits gatherings in private homes to no more than immediate household members, plus a maximum of six others.
October 1, 2020
Welcome New Medical Leader
New Medical Lead, Health Point Care Centre, Dr. Phil Prendergast
October 1, 2020
Welcome New Medical Leader
Welcome Dr. Susan Finch, new Medical Lead, Cross Campus MHSU Acute & Community, Geo 1.
September 15, 2020
Announcement: Dr. Steve Loken, Executive Medical Director Geo 2
Dr. Steve Loken has accepted the Executive Medical Director, Geo 2 position, effective October 1, 2020. In this role, Dr. Loken will serve as the EMD for Nanaimo, Oceanside and Alberni-Clayoquot regions.
September 10, 2020
Remembering Nancy Wright, NP
Nancy Wright, one of our Island Health nurse practitioners is remembered fondly and has touched many of our careers and lives, having inspired us with her passion for health and social justice.
September 2, 2020
Welcome Dr. David Butcher, new Medical Lead, Family Practice, Lady Minto Hospital.
Effective September 1st, 2020, Dr. David Butcher assumed the Medical Lead, Family Practice, Lady Minto Hospital role. Dr. Butcher is taking on this new role while also continuing at the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee Chair which he has held since April 2019.
