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PES Acute Psychiatry Revitalization Action Update
Island Health has launched a Psychiatric Emergency Services/Acute Care Improvement Project. This project involves dedicated personnel looking at many aspects of care.
Health Career Access Program Improving Recruitment of Health Care Assistants
Island Health is benefiting from more health care assistants as the Health Career Access Program makes training more accessible to new health-care workers.
Statement on University of Waterloo Campus Hate-Motivated Attack
Island Health stands with the victims, their families, the University of Waterloo, other university communities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all who have been affected by this demonstration of hate.
Temporary overnight service interruption for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department July 7 to September 4
Due to limited staffing availability and to ensure Saanich Peninsula residents have access to the health-care services they need during daytime and early evening hours when the Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department is busiest, Island Health is implementing a temporary overnight closure of the emergency department.
Island Health goes green to shine a light on preventable injuries
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) lights up green this week to mark the seventh National Injury Prevention Day in Canada.
Island Health aims to boost responses to B.C. SPEAK Survey
B.C.’s largest population health survey, the SPEAK survey, has been extended and will remain open until July 31 to help boost participation.
Island Health Magazine Summer 2023
This issue features articles on the Cowichan Health & Care Plan, a new Island Health program that helps caregivers navigate their journey, a new transportation service in the North Island, conversations on climate change and more.
Temporary service interruption for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department
Due to limited staffing availability, Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. The emergency department will remain open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
Island Health Step Up Youth volunteer program a resounding success
After a successful first year back in-person after the pandemic hiatus, Island Health’s Step Up Youth volunteer program has wrapped for the year.