News
May 11, 2020
Drs. Omar and Danish Ahmad in ERs living extremes of pandemic — in Victoria, in New York
The two emergency physicians are living out the extremes of the global pandemic, one having just a handful of critical-care COVID-19 patients and the other forced regularly to have end-of-life conversations with patients.
May 1, 2020
National Physicians’ Day 2020 – Dr. Omar Ahmad
To pay tribute to the many dedicated physicians practicing at Island Health and in honour of National Physicians’ Day, we are profiling some of the doctors leading innovations and delivering high quality service to show the human behind the profession.
February 7, 2020
Welcome Dr. Alan Andrew, new Department Head and Medical Director of Medical Imaging.
Effective February 1st, 2020 Dr. Andrew assumes the Department Head and Medical Director for Medical Imaging. He will be taking over the reins from Dr. John Mathieson who has served in this role for the past 14 years.
February 1, 2020
Welcome Dr. Wei-Yi Song Department Head and Island Medical Director of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use
Effective January 1st, 2020, Dr. Wei-Yi Song assumes the Department Head and Island Medical Director of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use role.
December 21, 2019
Welcome Dr. Carol-Ann Saari, new Medical Lead and Division Head, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Effective January 1, 2020 Dr. Carol-Ann Saari will assume the role of Medical Lead and Division Head, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
December 13, 2019
New Interim VP of Medicine, Quality and Academic Affairs
I am pleased to share that effective January 6, 2020, Dr. Ben Williams has agreed to take on the role of Interim Vice President – Medicine, Quality and Academic Affairs upon Dr. Jeremy Etherington’s retirement.
November 25, 2019
We Are Island Health
Dr. Bruce Campana, Dr. Omar Ahmad and the South Island Medical Staff Association, through Facility Engagement funding, are pleased to present We Are Island Health.
November 7, 2019
Kudos to Dr. Ashley Jewett, senior resident physician
Colleagues of Dr. Ashley Jewett, senior resident physician, want to recognize her exemplary commitment to patient care delivery and team work.
July 30, 2019
Recognizing An Excellent Teacher
Congratulations to Dr. Deb Sheinbaum, who was awarded UBC’s Preceptor of the Year for basic clinical year residency training.
August 17, 2018
New Geo 2 Executive Medical Director - Dr. Ben Williams
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ben Williams has accepted the position of Executive Medical Director, Geography 2 (Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot); Renal, Trauma, and Oncology Services.