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2027 National Awards Program Call for Nominations
The College is inviting nominations for the 2027 National Awards Program. This is a great opportunity to recognize and promote the outstanding leaders and programs in your organization. The deadline to submit nominations for the four individual awards is November 30, 2026.
Medical Staff Forum | 8 October
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 for a virtual Medical Staff Forum on 8 October from 7:30am-8:30am on MS Teams.
Publicly-funded RSV vaccine for older adults
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults and infants. A free RSV vaccine is now available for adults aged 75 and older, and for First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults aged 60 and older, who have not previously received an RSV vaccine. Only one dose is needed for lifetime protection.
Beyond September 30: Living Truth and Reconciliation Every Day
Each year on September 30, people across Canada observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. It was a day to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the communities who continue to carry the impacts of these institutions.
Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together
As we approach National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — also known as Orange Shirt Day — we wanted to take a moment to connect with you about what this day means and why it matters to all of us here at Island Health.
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Island Health is proud to deepen its commitment to reconciliation through a meaningful partnership with the Victoria Orange Shirt Day Society this year.
CPSBC Regulation in an Evolving Health-care System | 29 October
Please join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research on 29 October from 7:30am – 8:30 am for physician-focused information session with Dr. Patrick Rowe, Registrar and CEO of College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC). Dr. Rowe will share an update about the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) that came into effect April 1, 2026.
A new Island Health intranet is coming
Island Health is moving to a new SharePoint Online intranet called WorkHub. It will launch in November and replace our current intranet.
Electioneering Guidelines During Election Campaign
The event may raise the possibility that political candidates will seek to involve Island Health staff and facilities in their election campaigns. Please adhere to the following guidelines to help address any such requests from now until election day, and to ensure Island Health remains non-partisan during the election campaign.
NDTR Notes: Join the Orange Shirt Day Reflection
Staff and medical staff are encouraged to purchase orange shirts from local nations, artists and organizations, specific to your area. This year Island Health is partnering with the Victoria Orange Shirt Day Society, and staff can purchase an orange shirt online or look up local partner businesses.