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 !)

During this month, we are pleased to be able to offer some appointments for unattached patients.

Please note, must be a current Quadra Island residents. Must have previously had your records at our clinic. Must make an appointment. We do not see walk ins.

Call 250-285-3540 to schedule.

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 MEDICAL CARE OPPORTUNITY 📣

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, starting Thursday, March 6th, 2025 between 9 am and 12 noon at the Quadra Island Medical Clinic (QIMC).

*This service will be available every Thursday at 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.

Spaces will fill up quickly as there are only a limited number of time slots available.

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.


Looking for a Family Practitioner?

Our office is not accepting new patients and Dr. Hughes patient panel is currently full.
If you are looking for a health care provider,  register at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry
With your name on that list, you will be contacted when a practitioner in your local area expands their patient panel.

Travel Assistance Program (Tap Forms / Pink Slips)

Travel Assistance Program (TAP Form / Pink Slips)

*Please note that we are only able to provide Travel Assistance Forms to patients registered at Quadra Island Medical Clinic and that are active on one of our practitioners panels*

Eligible Services

  • Non-emergency medical specialist services available at the closest location outside the patient's community; and
  • Diagnostic procedures, laboratory procedures, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine procedures, BC Cancer Agency, Transplant Units, HIV/AIDS treatment at St. Paul's Hospital, specialty clinics at BC Children's Hospital and other tertiary care hospital services.

The Following Services are not Eligible for TAP:

  • Patient transfer from one facility to another;
  • GP to GP referrals;
  • Supplementary benefit practitioner services (e.g., acupuncturist, optometry, physical therapy, massage therapy, podiatry, non-hospital based dentistry, naturopathy, and chiropractic services); and
  • Non-insured services (e.g., cosmetic surgery, experimental procedures, clinical drug trials, preventative medicine).

Health care services provided by practitioners other than medical physicians (e.g. acupuncturist services, psychology, optometry, physiotherapy, massage therapy, podiatry, non-hospital based dentistry, naturopathy and chiropractic) and services not insured by MSP (e.g. experimental procedures, drug trials or cosmetic surgery) are not eligible for TAP.

TAP does not provide direct financial assistance to patients for travel costs or make travel arrangements for patients. Meals, accommodation, mileage, fuel and local transportation expenses are not included in TAP and are the responsibility of the patient.

There is no reimbursement for travel already taken.

Thank you for your understanding,
QIMC Team.