Research & Insights

Over the past year, MIHA has conducted extensive research to better understand the healthcare needs and challenges facing Mid Island communities.Through data collection, stakeholder engagement, analysis of service gaps, and dialogue with other clinics, we’ve built a clearer picture of where improvements are needed most.

Literature

Regulatory Standards

Publications

Internet/Journal

ArticlesMedia/News

Political

Municipal governments and Councils

Mayor/Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs)

Members of Legislative Assembly ( MLAs)

Association of Vancouver Island and Costal Communities ( AVICC)

Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)

Community

Chamber of Commerce

Qualicum First Nations

Regional District of Nanaimo

Residential Associations

Relevant Boards

Medical

Physicians - Oceanside

Nurse Practitioners

Medical Professionals

Physician Consultants

Success Stories

Pender Harbour

Colwood

Comox/Courtney

Lower Columbia CHC

Shoreline Medical Clinic

Brentwood Bay

Bowen Island

Ministry of Health

Physicians - Oceanside

Nurse Practitioners

Medical Professionals

Physician Consultants

Health Alignment

Fair Care

Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation

Potential Donors & Benefactors

Associations

British Columbia Association of Community Health Centres ( BCACHC) - Engage, advocate and support

Doctors of BC - Integration Access

Med Access

Foundry

International Medical Graduates ( streamlining the process)

Gap Identification

1. No coordinated Effort - Everyone’s problem - No one’s solution

2. Competition for dollars no funding priorities

3. No Space - Location

4. Lack of Collaboration - Community Involvement

5. Recruitment and Retention Challenges