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New substance use service at Royal Jubilee Hospital helps patients in crisis
Adults experiencing significant substance use challenges now have access to a new, dedicated inpatient service at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH).
Esquimalt Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed May 30 due to planned power outage
The Esquimalt Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) will be closed to in-person visits all day Saturday, May 30, 2026, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.
Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley
The new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw is nearing completion and is set to welcome patients in mid-2027.
Nanaimo patient sees new hope with advanced cancer treatment close to home
Bringing services and care closer to home are priorities for Island Health. For Helen, this made a profound difference for her and her family.
New process for accessing urgent after-hours medical care on Hornby Island improves reliability
Island Health and our local partners are informing residents and visitors to Hornby Island of a change in the way people access urgent after-hours medical care that will improve reliability and ensure a timely and appropriate response.
Through a green lens: celebrating sustainable kidney care during National Nursing Week
Island Health has taken big strides in sustainable kidney care thanks to the efforts of a veteran nurse and her colleagues at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) – a result to celebrate during National Nursing Week.
Olympic speed skaters bring inspiration to young patients at Victoria General Hospital
Olympic gold medalists Isabelle Weidemann and Valérie Maltais visited the pediatric unit at Victoria General Hospital.
Advocates, outreach founder and society honoured at 10th annual mental health and substance use awards
The Island Health South Island Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Advisory Committee has recognized the Andre Courtemanche Society and Kay Martin as winners of the 2026 Island Health MHSU Community Service Awards.
New Indigenous art and donor plaque unveiled at West Coast General Hospital
A new, prominent piece of Nuu-chah-nulth art at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni honours the community’s incredible support and generosity.