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Medicine from the Heart – Drop in, Connect, Create together
In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, you are warmly invited to join the Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility (ICSH) Team for a meaningful drop-in learning session.
Nanaimo Patient Sees New Hope with Advanced Cancer Treatment Close to Home
A Parksville woman with advanced blood cancer became the first patient in Nanaimo to receive a new immunotherapy treatment that helps the immune system target cancer cells. The therapy, delivered locally through Island Health and BC Cancer, improved her quality of life and made her cancer undetectable while allowing care closer to home.
Division Head, Multidisciplinary & Interventional Pain (DVH-MED-8)
The Division Head, Multidisciplinary & Interventional Pain provides speciality specific leadership within their department, informing practice standards and workforce planning. This leadership role also supports medical staff governance and clinical quality, consistent with Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, and with Island Health’s quality structure.
Updated Mandatory Mental Health Act Module
Did you know that Island Health staff and physicians who provide care to individuals who are involuntarily detained under the Mental Health Act are required by the Ministry of Health to complete LearningHub Module #11716 every two years?
Pride 2026: Active Allyship This Pride Season
June marks the start of Pride Month across Canada. It is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the ongoing work required to foster equity and inclusion within our healthcare system.
Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley
The new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw is nearing completion and is set to welcome patients in mid-2027.
You are Invited to a Virtual Medical Staff Forum
Medical staff are invited to join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research & Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Michelle Weizel, Associate Vice President Medicine & Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and guest speakers for the Medical Staff Forum on 28 May from 7:30am-8:30am on MS Teams.
Over 1950 Staff and Leaders Completed Psychological Health and Safety Training
Health-care workers often experience work pressures that affect their psychological well-being. That’s why one of Island Health’s top priorities is to create a culture of safety and wellness for medical staff.
Education Opportunity: Communicating Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) course
We invite clinicians and leaders to sign up for the CUO online course (via Zoom, 4-hours total). Designed to improve communication skills and increase transparency of conversations with patients after unexpected clinical outcomes occur, including those resulting from errors in care.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this May issue, you'll find information on The Medical Staff Forum – 28 May, 7:30-8:30am, Congratulations Graduating Resident Doctors, Education Opportunity, Medical Leadership Training, HAMAC Highlights – April 2026 Report and more.