Making connections for climate action: recapping the Climate Change and Health Community Gathering
Empowering, collaborative, embracing, inclusive – these are just some of the descriptions that highlight the impact of the recent Climate Change and Health Community Gathering in Nanaimo.
National Heart Failure Awareness Week: Prioritizing Heart Health
Heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular conditions globally.
Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre welcomed new physician to the care team
Residents of Port Hardy and nearby areas now have enhanced access to primary care, as Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, a recent addition to Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre since November 2023, is now accepting new clients.
Crisis response team and community café win 2024 mental health and substance use awards
In conjunction with Mental Health Week (May 6-12), Island Health is recognizing two groups for their efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Island Health announces unified design innovation for three new long-term care homes to be built on north, central and southern Vancouver Island
In an initiative aimed at standardizing future long-term care home environments, Island Health has selected Stantec as the sole consultant to design three new long-term care (LTC) homes in Campbell River, Nanaimo/Lantzville and Colwood.
Improving measles immunization rates to prevent outbreaks
With measles circulating internationally, Island Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their routine immunizations are up to date to lift collective immunization rates this National Immunization Awareness Week (April 22 to 30).
Resilience and safety grant recipients
Vancouver Island communities are set to benefit from nearly $1 million in resilience and safety grants, aimed at empowering youth, supporting healthy workforces and promoting better health and well-being across the region.
Temporary relocation of main entrance to West Coast General Hospital
People attending West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) should be aware of the temporary relocation of the main entrance to the hospital.
Young Adult Mental Health Unit established at Royal Jubilee Hospital
A new Young Adult Mental Health Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital is providing specialized and age-appropriate care for young adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.