Island Health recognizes that health care is a public service, accountable to the province and the residents of BC, and as such, encourages open and timely communication with media.
Our communications staff are committed to:
- Provide timely responses to media inquiries.
- Provide factual information in an honest and forthright manner while ensuring patient confidentiality and safety are protected as required by law and Island Health policy.
- Seek proactive and positive media attention when opportunities arise.
Media Contacts
Regular Business Hours
| South Island | 250-370-8908 |
| Central & North Island | 250-755-7966 |
Weekends and After Hours
After-hours media line for all locations
Call for urgent inquiries only after regular business hours, weekends, and holidays.
| All locations | 250-716-7750 |
This is a Nanaimo-based number which is call-forwarded to the Communications staff member on call at any given time.
Please do not use email for urgent, after hours inquiries as on-call responsibilities rotate among Communications staff. Please use the 24/7 number above.
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