News
October 26, 2020
VP Pandemic Planning & Chief MHO Joint Update: October 26, 2020
Over the weekend, B.C. saw the largest increase of cases since the start of the pandemic. As many new cases are a direct result of social gatherings in private homes, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a new provincial order that limits gatherings in private homes to no more than immediate household members, plus a maximum of six others.
October 1, 2020
Welcome New Medical Leader
New Medical Lead, Health Point Care Centre, Dr. Phil Prendergast
October 1, 2020
Welcome New Medical Leader
Welcome Dr. Susan Finch, new Medical Lead, Cross Campus MHSU Acute & Community, Geo 1.
September 15, 2020
Announcement: Dr. Steve Loken, Executive Medical Director Geo 2
Dr. Steve Loken has accepted the Executive Medical Director, Geo 2 position, effective October 1, 2020. In this role, Dr. Loken will serve as the EMD for Nanaimo, Oceanside and Alberni-Clayoquot regions.
September 10, 2020
Remembering Nancy Wright, NP
Nancy Wright, one of our Island Health nurse practitioners is remembered fondly and has touched many of our careers and lives, having inspired us with her passion for health and social justice.
September 2, 2020
Welcome Dr. David Butcher, new Medical Lead, Family Practice, Lady Minto Hospital.
Effective September 1st, 2020, Dr. David Butcher assumed the Medical Lead, Family Practice, Lady Minto Hospital role. Dr. Butcher is taking on this new role while also continuing at the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee Chair which he has held since April 2019.
August 13, 2020
West Coast General Welcomes New Emergency Doctor
Dr. James Williams has joined the emergency department 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.
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.
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.