News

Mobile CT scanner operational at Port Hardy Hospital

Residents of North Vancouver Island now have access to diagnostic medical imaging closer to home with the installation of a mobile computed tomography (CT) scanner at Port Hardy Hospital.

Read more

Innovation and inclusivity for accessible care journeys at the future Cowichan District Hospital

Whether you’re a patient, family caregiver, or a member of the staff, the new Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) aims to be the most welcoming place of healing and hope, where people can feel safe to receive and provide top quality health care.

Read more

Walk-in availability makes it easy for families to get immunized heading into the holiday season

Now is the best time to get your influenza and COVID-19 immunizations to provide protection as we head into the holiday season and gather with loved ones.

Read more

Island Health introducing voluntary Indigenous self-identification program at all care facilities

As part of our commitment to providing safe, culturally appropriate care that is free of racism and discrimination for all patients, Island Health is implementing a voluntary Indigenous-self identification program (ISI) at all care facilities where patients are registered to receive services.

Read more

Newly expanded emergency department at West Coast General Hospital ready for patients

People in Port Alberni and surrounding communities can now access the emergency health services they need in the newly expanded emergency department at West Coast General Hospital.

Read more

Progress made towards returning south island operating rooms to full capacity

More people will get the surgical procedures they need, as the focused efforts and enhanced recruitment initiatives Island Health committed to in the summer will enable operating rooms to reopen at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital in November. 

Read more

Currents Fall 2023

This feature of Currents includes stories about Island Health staff making a difference in Ghana, efforts to support cancer patients impacted by the highway 4 road closure, information about Victoria’s early psychosis intervention program, Halloween celebrations and more.

Read more

James Bay Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed to in-person visits November 2, 2023 due to planned power outage

The James Bay Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits all day on Thursday November 2, 2023 due to a planned power outage.

Read more

Gorge Road Hospital now called Gorge Road Health Centre

The Gorge Road Hospital at 63 Gorge Road East in Victoria has been re-named the Gorge Road Health Centre.

Read more

New video interpretation service improves communication with patients

Island Health patients and staff now have access to 240 languages in a matter of seconds with a new on-demand audio and video remote interpreting service. Patients and providers can connect to a live, medically trained interpreter around the clock, ensuring no health information is lost in translation.  

Read more