News
Expanding palliative, end-of-life care
People in Greater Victoria will benefit from improved palliative and end-of-life care with more community hospice beds and acute palliative care beds at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Baby Bed program expands in central and north Vancouver Island
Island Health is expanding its Baby Bed program to all new families in central and north Vancouver Island.
Video series about dementia caregivers receives international recognition
An Island Health video series created for family caregivers of people with dementia disorders has received awards from two different organizations.
Holiday wellness: Tips to stay safe this season
Make the most of the festive season while taking care of your mental and physical health.
Island Health’s flu season mask-up policy for visitors comes into effect December 2, 2019
To help protect patients, staff and the public from the flu, Island Health’s mask-up visitor policy starts December 2.
Island Health administrator appointed at Nanaimo Seniors Village
An administrator has been temporarily appointed by the Island Health Board of Directors to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Nanaimo Seniors Village.
Currents Fall/Winter 2019
This issue of Currents features Cowichan Lodge's car display, Aboriginal Care Pharmacists, Men's Heart Support Group and much more.
Urgent, primary care centre planned for Victoria
People living in Victoria will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with the opening of the city's first urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).
Community Wellness Granting Program call for applications
People on Vancouver Island will benefit from up to $800,000 in community wellness grants that are once again being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.