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Access Central – New phone service connects people with Addiction Medicine and substance use care
Island Health will launch a new toll-free phone line January 19 that provides same-day assessment and connection to substance use care, including Addiction Medicine.
Department Head, Medicine
The Department Head is a critical leadership role within Island Health. As the most senior leader of a medical staff department, the Department Head advises the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and the organization to inform strategy and operations.
We Are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in British Columbia
Join the University of British Columbia’s virtual event, We are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in BC, on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM (PT).
Update: Harm Reduction & Substance Use Education Committee
Island Health's Harm Reduction & Substance Use Education Review Committee has officially completed its commitments under the 2023 WorkSafeBC Agreement—an achievement made possible by the dedication and expertise of team members across the organization.
LTC Between the Lines Newsletter
The January 2026 edition of the Between the Lines Long-Term Care Program Newsletter is ready! Wishing you some quiet moments for reading.
CanScreen is BCs first virtual cancer screening clinic
Designed specifically to facilitate preventative screenings for unattached patients, CanScreen has facilitated more than 2500 screenings and diagnosed 22 cancers since opening in 2023.
Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) Ratify Four-Year Agreement
The FBA and HEABC have ratified a four-year agreement for the period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. FBA members voted 54% in favour of ratifying the agreement.
Island Health Holiday Highlights: Photos, Cheer & Gratitude
Thank you to everyone who shared their seasonal spirit across Island Health. Your submissions captured exactly what this time of year is all about: connection, joy and a dash of fun.
Clinical Governance System Responds to Emerging Patient Safety Concern
A recent sequence of events related to patient safety has demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of Island Health's Clinical Governance system.
West Coast General Hospital Staff Honoured by Local First Nations Communities
On December 18, healthcare workers at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) in Port Alberni were held up with a powerful expression of appreciation and gratitude from members of the Tseshaht First Nation, joined by representatives from other west coast First Nations.