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Register Now: Planetary Health Awards Celebration
On November 19, join colleagues from across Island Health to learn about the latest sustainability and climate action initiatives and celebrate the individuals and teams advancing planetary health in our organization.
Two $3M Gifts for Surgical Transformation
With a $3-million leadership gift, Craig became the first donor to step forward behind our ambitious $43-million vision for advanced, minimally invasive cardiac, cancer and stroke care. His generosity was soon joined by another local philanthropist with a $3-million gift of her own. Together with other early supporters, their leadership helped create the momentum that have allowed us to take Phase III public today with $8.2 million already secured.
Movember: Let's Talk Men's Health
Movember is about much more than moustaches: it's about looking out for one another, breaking down stigma, and reminding the men in our lives that they don't have to face things alone.
Primary Care Quality Symposium
The 2026 Primary Care Quality Symposium brought colleagues together on October 22 at the RJH Administrative Building to explore innovative approaches to improving access to primary care through collaboration and team-based care.
WorkHub: New Launch Date, Test Results and Walkthrough
Island Health's new intranet, Work Hub, is still on its way, but we're moving the launch date from November 4 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Construction at Victoria General Hospital to begin in November
Construction to expand and renovate the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with work expected to continue through March 2028.
Congratulations Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe
Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe, Island Health's Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Executive Medical Director, will be retiring effective January 8, 2027.
Remembering Deborah Bartley
We’re saddened to share the passing of Deborah (Deb) Bartley on October 16th, 2026. Deb was a valued member of the Medical & Academic Affairs (MAA) Team.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin October 2026
In this October Bulletin, you will read about key leadership updates, including the upcoming retirement of Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe, the arrival of new medical leaders across various specialties, and a tribute to late colleague Deborah Bartley. You will also find recaps and clinical resources from the recent Medical Staff Forum, details on the accredited onboarding series and leadership opportunities, and important operational notices regarding the upcoming intranet launch, EHR time zone adjustments, and violence prevention training sessions.
Health Quality BC's Quality Forum 2027
Health Quality BC's Quality Forum 2027 will take place March 10–11, 2027, in Vancouver. Quality Forum is an annual provincial event that brings together people from across British Columbia's health care system to share improvement work, learn from one another, build connections, and explore opportunities to improve the quality of care.