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.
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.
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.
This year’s topics include meaningful engagement in research, seniors' health, 10 years into the toxic drug crisis, brain injury, and Indigenous-led health research.
The vaccine HPV vaccine, which is routinely offered in grade 6, is most effective when given at a younger age and before exposure to the virus. The vaccine is still recommended and offers excellent protection for older teens and young adults and is approved in Canada to age 45.