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WILDFIRE UPDATES: Summer 2025
The Mount Underwood wildfire continues to be out of control near Port Alberni.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this August issue, you'll find information on the upcoming Medical Staff Forum, Celebrating Medical Staff Service Milestones, In Memoriam Dr. Sylvie Argouarch, Welcome NEW Medical Leaders and more.
NEW Accredited Confidential Information Management Training
All Island Health medical staff are required to renew their Confidential Information Management (CIM) certification annually. For details on how to complete this requirement, please continue reading.
Save the Date: Choosing Wisely at Island Health Symposium – November 21, 9:00-12:00PM
Join the conversation virtually on November 21 for our annual Choosing Wisely at Island Health symposium to build connections and hear how Island Health is embedding Choosing Wisely principles across departments with a special focus on planetary health and sustainability.
Important Information on Wildfires, Floods & Natural Disasters
Learn where Island Health medical staff can access critical updates, evacuation centre details, and workplace instructions, ensuring everyone knows where to go, who to contact, and what to do to stay safe and connected.
Celebrating Service Milestones
Initiated in 2025, the Medical Staff Recognition Program aligns with Island Health's service milestone recognition program for employees. This program aims to recognize medical staff service milestones at 5 years of service, and in 5-year increments thereafter.
Dr. Robin Love Appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Luminary mid-Island palliative care physician is one of 15 British Columbians to receive prestigious honour in 2025.
In Memoriam Dr. Sylvie Argouarch
We are profoundly saddened to announce the tragic passing of Dr. Sylvie Argouarch in Victoria, on August 2nd. She had been involved in a collision with a truck while cycling on July 28th.
Using Blood Wisely: the Island Health story 2025
On July 30, Health Quality BC announced the new Choosing Wisely provincial hub for BC. Island Health has already demonstrated a commitment to Choosing Wisely and has maintained designation as a Using Blood Wisely organization since May 2023.
Welcome Dr. Maitreya Patel
Dr. Maitreya is an internationally trained orthopedic surgeon who practiced as independent consultant in orthopedic surgery in India. He will be joining Victoria General Hospital in the operating room and with the surgical 5AB team.