UPDATE for Quadra Island Medical Clinic
January 23 - UPDATE for Quadra Island Medical Clinic
We are aware of how anxious people are about the future of Quadra Island Medical Clinic and wanted to share what we see as good news.
At a meeting with Island Health and Ministry program staff, the Quadra Island Health Society (QIHS) Board received verbal assurances for continued funding for the Quadra Island Medical Clinic (QIMC). This will help cover overhead costs until September 2026.
We are also excited to announce that Dr. Hughes will be continuing on Part time at the clinic. More details to come regarding his schedule.
There is still, of course, the need to recruit another doctor. Acknowledging how challenging this is, Island Health is providing the financial framework for us to hire doctors who can work part-time. This model is used in Cortes to ensure that a physician is available at their clinic at least 3 days a week.
As a result of these two decisions, the potential closure of QIMC has been deferred until the fall of 2026. This extension allows the clinic to remain open with physician coverage several days a week while we continue our recruitment efforts for a permanent full-time physician.
Sincerely,
Quadra Island Health Society for QI Medical Clinic
AGM for QI Health Society
quadraislandhealthsociety2019@gmail.com
Dr. Hughes Holidays in December
Dr. Hughes will be out of the office for the holiday season from December 2nd to Jan 2nd.
During this time we will have Dr. Helene Gousseau in the office to see his patients. If you would like to see Dr. Gousseau please call the office to book her next available appointment. If you would like to see Dr. Hughes when he returns feel free to call our office or book through our online booking system.
Running out of medications and cant get in before you run out? Please call your pharmacy and ask for an emergency supply until you are able to get in to see the doctor.
NOTICE: Primary Care Access Clinic Schedule Updates
Primary Care Access Clinic with Pat Peterson N.P schedule updates:
August 7th - 9:00 - 12:00
August 14th - All day services
August 21st - 9:00 - 12:00
August 28th - All Day services
September 4th - 9:00 - 12:00
September 11th - No clinic this date**
Patients who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and reside on Quadra Island, can receive care from Pat Peterson, Family Nurse Practitioner with Island Health’s Primary Care Access Clinic, on Thursdays at the Quadra Island Medical Clinic (QIMC).
To make an appointment, please call the Primary Care Access Clinic line ONLY on Wednesday evenings between 5-7 pm at 1-833-688-8722 and access the Campbell River clinic. Once you are connected, ask to be booked for an appointment at the Quadra Island Medical Clinic.
You will need to provide your basic information along with your personal health number.
Calls for this service must be made ONLY on Wednesday evenings between 5-7 pm to be booked into the next day clinic on Thursday morning.
Please do not show up in person at QIMC or call QIMC or Harbourside to book appointments or to ask questions.Appointments with Pat Peterson can only be booked by calling the Primary Care Access Clinic line between 5-7pm on Wednesdays.
Dr. Amanda Weinerman, August 8th.
July News
Please note we are closed for Canada Day.
For the rest of July Dr Hélène Gousseau will be joining us and offering appointments (in French if needed !)
Welcome Back: Dr. Mary Boegel
We are very happy to announce that Dr. Mary Boegel will be returning to work with us at QIMC, this summer. And she is kindly offering coverage for Dr. Hughes' registered patients when he is unavailable.
If you are interested in booking an appointment with either Dr. Hughes or Dr. Boegel please call the clinic at 250-285-3540 or use our online booking platform.
NEW Primary Care Access Clinic
NEW: Quadra Island Health Hub
A great new resource for Islanders in this local area is now available online. Check out the Quadra Island Health Hub
Their mission:
The Quadra Island Health Society and our community partners believe that connecting our community’s resources wherever possible will enhance our island community and promote overall well-being. By linking individuals and organizations with valuable resources and services, we can better identify and address the needs of our residents, any potential gaps that may exist, and work to create a more supportive environment for all. These resources include health services, wellness and quality of life programs, senior support, food security initiatives, job training programs, mental health services, educational opportunities, and more.
Our objective is to share resources, making them more easily accessible and well-coordinated so people can receive the help they need to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.
Moreover, connecting community resources can foster collaboration among different groups, leading to more effective and sustainable solutions to social issues. By uniting and leveraging our strengths, we, as a community, can create a more resilient and supportive environment for everyone. Through our efforts, we hope to foster a sense of unity and compassion within our community and help everyone feel more connected and supported during these challenging times.