Medical Staff News
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New & Updated Mental Health Act Form Implementation: March 16
The use of correct MHA forms is essential to ensure legislative compliance, accurate documentation and the maintenance of professional standards of care.
Announcing an Expanded Medical Leadership Role for Geriatric Psychiatry
The following has been sent on behalf of Dr. Wei Song, Department Head Psychiatry/EMD MHSU and Dr. Leah MacDonald, EMD responsible for Geriatric Specialty Services (GSS). Dr. Shahzad Khurram has accepted the role of Division Head, Geriatric Psychiatry.
Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care (DVH-FP-5)
The Stand-Alone Division Head, Hospitalist & Family Practice Inpatient Care provides specialty specific leadership within their division, informing practice standards and workforce planning.
Public Health Grand Rounds RABIES
Presented by Island Health: MARK CACHIA, Medical Health Officer; CHERYL BROEREN, Clinical Coordinator, Communicable Disease.
Primary Care Grand Rounds: De Medicalizing End of Life Care
The Primary Care Grand Rounds team invites all Primary Care team members to join an upcoming virtual session focused on re‑examining end‑of‑life care.
Dr. Laura Fraser as the new Chief of Staff for Royal Jubilee Hospital
Dr. Brian McArdle is delighted to announce Dr Laura Fraser as the new Chief of Staff for Royal Jubilee Hospital, effective March 1st 2026.
VPS service closure or discontinuation?
The Victoria Prenatal Service (VPS) at Victoria General Hospital has discharged its final patient. Over nearly three years of operation, the VPS team cared for 1,569 patients, triaged over 3,200 requests for maternity care, and coordinated 809 clinics. As previously planned, the service underwent full closure on February 5, 2026.
4th Annual Trauma and Critical Care Conference
Join us for the 4th Annual Trauma and Critical Care Conference at Tigh Na Mara- Seaside spa resort and conference center, Parksville BC. May 2, 2026.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this February issue, you'll find information on Medical Leadership Announcements, Medical Leadership Structure Launch – Effective March 1, Launch of Novari MIRM for Community Outpatient Imaging, Medical Staff Educational Opportunities and more.
Resident Doctor Appreciation Week (February 9–14): Island Health Celebrates Our Resident Doctors
Resident doctors play a vital role in delivering care and represent the future of our health care system. Medical residency is a demanding and formative period that cannot be fully captured in a few sentences. It is a time of intensive learning, long hours, and a deep commitment to patients and their families.