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On behalf of the Owner - the Diocese of Victoria, the Board of Directors, the Hospital Foundation, physicians, staff and volunteers, we wish to extend our warmest welcome. St. Joseph's began in 1913, with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, as an example of Christian virtues and traditions in the Healing Ministry of the Church. In 1989 the Sisters transferred ownership to the Diocese of Victoria - a Corporation Sole. Our Reflection"Our distinctive vocation in Christian health care is not so much to heal better or more efficiently than anyone else; it is to bring comfort to people by giving them an experience that will strengthen their confidence in life. The ultimate goal of our care is to give those who are ill, through our care, a reason to hope."
ST. JOSEPH'S GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR - Nov 30, 2011 (Comox, BC) - St. Joseph’s General Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board Chair and Vice Chair. The hospital is governed by a local Board of Directors appointed by its owner, the Bishop of Victoria a Corporation Sole, under authority of the Hospital Act and operates under an Affiliation Agreement with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. With 11 of its 12 Directors residing in the Comox Valley (1 Director representing the Diocese of Victoria), they bring a wealth of local knowledge and experience and a range of backgrounds in philanthropy, governance, business and finance to guide the organization. Long-standing Board Chair, Mr. Ron Philip steps down from the position at the end of November, 2011. Mr. James (Jim) Bennett has been appointed to replace Mr. Philip as Board Chair effective December 1, 2011. Mr. Bennett, presently serving as Vice-Chair and a Director of the Hospital since 2005, brings to the position a wealth of professional experience including 11 years employment in Canadian banking and 33 years in local government administration. He has served as a member on various boards and associations in British Columbia and Alberta. Mr. Bennett states, "I look forward to working with the Board, Senior Leadership, physicians and all the staff at St. Joseph's General Hospital to ensure that the high quality of health care, currently being provided at the facility, is maintained. Over the next few years, as a new hospital is being planned for the Comox Valley, the Board and staff will be working with VIHA and the Diocese of Victoria to examine the future role that St. Joseph's will play in providing health care services to the residents of the Comox Valley and Northern Vancouver Island." Replacing Mr. Bennett as Vice Chair is Mr. Chris Kelsey, a general solicitor with the Courtenay law firm of Swift Datoo & Company. Mr. Kelsey has been a Director of the Hospital since 2008. In addition to a law degree, Mr. Kelsey has a degree in international relations and extensive volunteer experience with various boards and associations. Reflecting on his 11 year association with the hospital (10 years as Chair), Mr. Ron Philip states, "I have observed first-hand the wonderful support St. Joseph’s receives from physicians, senior management, nursing, support staff and volunteers throughout the hospital. The residents of the Comox Valley and Northern Vancouver Island should be justifiably proud of the high standard of health services that they receive at St. Joseph’s General Hospital." Mr. Philip will continue to serve as a Director for a further 2 year term. 
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