Medical Staff News
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Callout for Medical Staff Co-Facilitators—Violence Prevention Training
Do you have an interest in violence prevention and medical staff peer-to-peer learning? We are looking for additional medical staff members from high-risk areas—with violence prevention and/or de-escalation expertise—to co-facilitate the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum for Medical Staff (PVPC).
Now Available - Psychological Health and Safety Training Part Two
One of Island Health’s top priorities is to create a workplace culture of safety and wellness for staff, medical staff, students and volunteers. That’s why Island Health launched part one of the psychological health and safety training curriculum for staff, medical staff and leaders last fall.
Access card deactivations
We extended the proximity card deactivation date for anyone that’s photo id has or is expiring within the next 90 days until the end of August.
Ministry of Health announces expanded midwives’ role
On May 7, 2026, BC Ministry of Health announced they are expanding the role of midwives.
Island Health Supports Pride Month
June marks Pride Month across Canada: a time to recognize the rich history of queer advocacy and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community—Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and other sexual orientations and gender identities—in all its diversity.
U.S. Healthcare Professionals Attend Nanaimo Infusion to Explore Opportunities at Island Health
On April 25, Nanaimo welcomed hundreds of American healthcare workers as part of a growing grassroots initiative aimed at attracting talent to Vancouver Island.
International Day of the Midwife: May 5, 2026
Midwives provide essential sexual, reproductive, perinatal and newborn health services to women and gender diverse people. On International Day of the Midwife, Island Health celebrates, with deep gratitude for their work, the 141 registered midwives working in our region.
May 5 is Red Dress Day
May 5 is Red Dress Day. It’s a day to remember and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people (2SLGBTQQIA+) in Canada by encouraging ongoing learning and building awareness to end the violence.
This Mental Health Week, Learn What’s Available For You
We all want better support for our psychological well-being and mental health. That’s why Island Health offers programs to support you at work and in life.
Celebrating National Physicians’ Day
On May 1, we mark National Physicians’ Day—a moment to recognize and thank you for the skill, compassion, and steadfast commitment you bring to your work every day.