Our Board of Directors

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. Although the pandemic has prevented in person meetings, we are planning to host virtual board public forums in 2022. We will update this page once the dates and times are confirmed. 

How do I communicate with the board?

The Board of Directors are interested in hearing what is important to you. If you have a question or comment for the board, we invite you to attend our Virtual Board Public Forum or submit a question to asktheboard@islandhealth.ca

Visit the Board forums and minutes page for details.

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)

Board 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