News

August 13, 2020

West Coast General Welcomes New Emergency Doctor

Dr. James Williams has joined the emergency depar​tment at West Coast General. As reported in the Ha-Shilth-Sa newspaper, Dr. Williams is a 28-year-old member of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation in Yukon. During his medical education at the University of British Columbia, he completed rural elective work in Port Alberni.

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August 10, 2020

Thank you, Dr. Jim Ferguson

For more than 35 years, Dr. Jim Ferguson faithfully served the people of the Alberni Valley until last spring, when he stepped back from full time surgical work. 

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August 7, 2020

Pioneering GP Oncologist Dr. Margaret Smith Retires

Victoria General Practitioner Oncologist, Dr. Margaret Smith retired from her medical practice earlier this summer. Dr. Smith grew up in Edmonton, graduating medical school at the University of Alberta in 1976 before moving to Victoria. The blend of science and helping people drew her to a career in medicine. ​

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July 14, 2020

Remembering Dr. Kim Stevenson

Anesthesiologist Dr. Stevenson passed away suddenly in April. Department Head Dr. Ruta wrote this letter in remembrance

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June 29, 2020

Retiring in interesting times: Dr. Paul Hasselback reflects on a career in public health

When Dr. Paul Hasselback settled on July 9, 2020 as his retirement date, little did he know that he would be stepping down from his Medical Health Officer (MHO) role during dual public health emergencies: the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 1, 2020

National Physicians’ Day 2020 – Dr. Omar Ahmad

To pay tribute to the many dedicated physicians practicing at Island Health and in honour of National Physicians’ Day, we are profiling some of the doctors leading innovations and delivering high quality service to show the human behind the profession.

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February 7, 2020

Welcome Dr. Alan Andrew, new Department Head and Medical Director of Medical Imaging.

Effective February 1st, 2020 Dr. Andrew assumes the Department Head and Medical Director for Medical Imaging.   He will be taking over the reins from Dr. John Mathieson who has served in this role for the past 14 years.

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