Possible exposure to free-roaming kitten with rabies in rural area of Chemainus
Island Health is informing the public that a free-roaming kitten in a rural area of Chemainus recently tested positive for rabies. The likelihood that people not already identified came into contact with this animal is very low, but out of an abundance of caution we are notifying the community.
Vibes high, risks low: Your guide to a safe summer festival season
Summer is here, ushering in the unofficial festival season. Island Health has tips for festival fun to help keep the vibes high and risks low.
Estimated Island Health emergency department wait times available online
People in need of health-care services now have more information at their fingertips thanks to a new webpage featuring estimated emergency department wait times and detailed patient resources.
Making a difference: Mill Bay teen wins 2025 Youth Harm Reduction Award
Island Health has recognized Kalla Shields for her efforts to promote harm reduction awareness and training at Frances Kelsey Secondary School in Mill Bay.
Island Health urges water safety this summer
With summer underway and more people heading to beaches, lakes and backyard pools, Island Health is reminding everyone to make water safety a priority to prevent drownings and serious injuries.
Measles exposures notifications for Interior, Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island
Public health is advising of several locations where people may have been exposed to measles between June 16 and 21.
Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards
Island Health is recognizing the founder of a charity and a local counselling group for their exceptional efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed to in-person visits on May 4, 2025, due to planned power outage
The Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits all day on Sunday, May 4, 2025, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.
Nearly 3 in 4 Cowichan Valley residents view their health as good or better, according to survey
Nearly three-quarters of residents surveyed in the Cowichan Valley report they have good or better health according to early results from the Our Health, Our Community survey.