News
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.
Why I Immunize with Dr. Réka Gustafson and Kathy MacNeil
When health-care workers get vaccinated and report their vaccination status, they support the health and safety of their co-workers, patients and loved ones.
Nursing Voice Needed: Participate in the 2026 Digital Nursing Health Survey
Nurse practitioners across Canada are invited to participate in the 2026 Canadian Nursing Digital Health Survey.
Upcoming Learning sessions for Medical Staff
In partnership with Doctors of BC, Island Health is pleased to offer learning opportunities designed to support effective communication, collaboration, and ethical decision making among Island Health medical staff.
Green Teams Program: Apply for the January Cohort
Whether it’s phasing out single-use items, improving recycling infrastructure, reducing energy usage, or another sustainability improvement, the Green Teams Program helps staff turn their ideas into action and create positive change in their workplace.
TB Vets Helps Equip Emergency Care at NRGH
For more than 30 years, TB Vets Charitable Foundation has supported healthcare in our community with respiratory equipment from their Frontline Heroes Grant.
When Choice and Risk Intersect: Supporting Self-Determination in Health Care
Health care teams regularly encounter situations where a person's choices involve real or perceived risks. Navigating these situations can be challenging, particularly when respecting autonomy conflicts with professional responsibilities to prevent harm.