Home Care Options

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Home care services offer a range of professional and personalized support in your home and in local clinics depending on your needs.

From nursing to assistance with daily activities, these services improve quality of life, promote independence, and help with recovery.

We also offer other community-based programs, which you can access on the Community Health Programs page and Additional Community Support page.

Call our Community Access Line to access our services and programs. You do not need a doctor's referral.

South Island: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 250-388-2273 1-888-533-2273

Centre Island: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 250-739-5749 / 1-877-734-4101

North Island: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 250-331-8570 / 1-866-928-4988

Phones lines are open 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

News & Events

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Currents Summer 2021

Read about your colleagues’ activities, learn about Island Health programs, celebrate achievements and see lots of photos of Island Health employees at work and play.

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Island Health Magazine Summer 2021

The summer issue of Island Health magazine includes information on the COVID vaccine; a feature on planning ahead for retirement; Primary Care Networks explained and an in-depth look at the drug-poisoning crisis and some of the projects taking place as part of Island Health’s response.

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Island Health Magazine Spring 2021

Island Health magazine spring 2021 features articles on COVID-19 including a look back at the past year. Also included are articles on the health benefits of spending time in nature, memory loss and aging, and a moving article about one family’s journey with hospice care.

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