Working with the executive team, the board establishes Island Health's Vision, Purpose and Values and ensures patients receive the best care possible within an affordable, sustainable health care system.
General Board Forums
The Board of Directors holds public forums in communities across the Island Health region. Please visit the Board forums page for details – dates and locations will be added as they become available.
How do I communicate with the Board?
The Board of Directors is interested in hearing what is important to you. If you have a question or comment for the Board, we invite you to attend a Board Public Forum in-person, or submit a question by email to asktheboard@islandhealth.ca and watch the forum on-line.
Board Members
Board appointments for Island Health are decided by the Government of British Columbia. Members are chosen for their leadership skills, decision-making abilities and willingness to be accountable. See the left navigation for current members and their bios.
Board Governance
Ethical leadership and stewardship by a strong Board of Directors is essential to good corporate governance. In this section, you can download the policies, guidelines and terms of reference for our Board of Directors.
Policies & Guidelines (PDFs)
Directors Compensation Policy
Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Guidelines for Directors
Guiding Principles for Governance
Organization and Procedure Bylaw
Terms of Reference (PDFs)
Board Chair
Board of Directors
Strategic Priorities Committee
Finance and Audit Committee
Governance Committee
Health Quality Committee
Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Board Liaison
Lisa Prowse
Elizabeth.Prowse@islandhealth.ca