News
September 27, 2019
The Medical Planning and Credentials Committee is seeking a new Chair
The Medical Planning and Credentials Committee (MPCC) makes recommendations on credentialing, privileging, appointment, reappointment and review of the medical staff.
September 27, 2019
Dr. Tara McCallan’s Palliative Project presented at National Conference
Dr. Tara McCallan’s project, “Exploring barriers for Family Physicians to provide end-of-life care”, was presented by Helena Daudt, PhD at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference in Ottawa.
September 26, 2019
Palliative Care and Cardiology Collaboration
Good communication and relationships are key to effective medicine – between providers and patients as well as amongst providers. In order to strengthen the connections between palliative care and cardiology to assist patients living with end-stage cardiac disease, Dr.
September 24, 2019
Nurse Practitioners Officially Join Medical Staff
The Island Health Board of Directors recently approved extending privileges to Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
September 23, 2019
Quality Rounds is Recruiting Speakers for 2020
Quality Rounds is a place to share, promote, spread and strengthen quality strategies and initiatives and any medical staff can present. The Quality Rounds' goals are to:
September 20, 2019
Welcome New Medical Leader
Dr. Jaclyn Farquhar is the new Medical Lead of surgery at North Island Hospital, Campbell River.
Dr. Farquhar earned her medical degree from the University of British Columbia.
September 20, 2019
Welcome New Medical Leader
North Island Hospital Campbell River is pleased to welcome Dr. Heather Blair to her new position as Medical Lead, Medicine at the hospital.
Dr. Blair earned her medical degree from the University of British Columbia before specializing in internal medicine.
September 20, 2019
Welcome New Medical Leader
The Department of Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Graham Blackburn, as the new Geo 3 Division Head for Cowichan District Hospital, Ladysmith Community Health Centre, Chemainus Health Care Centre.
September 16, 2019
PowerChart access for Medical Office Assistants
We are now providing PowerChart access (view-only) to Medical Office Assistants (MOA) in the community.
To ensure MOAs receive community access in a timely manner, please follow the steps below:
September 12, 2019
Dr. Erika Kellerhals ready to join grandmothers in annual charity ride
After reading about the ride for years, a Campbell River physician is finally getting her chance to take part in Vancouver Island’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers annual fundraising bike tour.