Media inquiries

As a publicly funded organization, we are committed to open communication, accountability and transparency.

Connect with our media relations team to:

  • Request interviews, statements and background information
  • Access timely updates and verified information

Island Health is committed to transparency while also ensuring we protect the privacy of patients, staff and medical staff as required by provincial privacy legislation.

Media Contacts

During regular business hours

Andrew Leyne  

250-370-8908 

Andrew.Leyne@islandhealth.ca

Dominic Abassi

250-755-7966

Dominic.Abassi@islandhealth.ca

Evenings, weekends and holidays

All locations                         250-716-7750

Urgent inquiries only. This line is monitored 24/7 for calls only. Text messages are not supported.

Please do not use email for urgent requests after hours.