News
Currents Summer 2017
Dr. Brendan Carr bids farewell, Grandbuddy Program and St. Joseph's hospital, Island Health in Motion, RJH bike enclosure, Protection Services and more.
AIDS Vancouver Island and Island Health implementing overdose prevention services in Campbell River
CAMPBELL RIVER—As part of the Province’s response to the overdose emergency, AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) and Island Health have implemented an overdose prevention site at 1371-c Cedar Street in Campbell River.
Study asks people using drugs to shape their primary care
Primary health care delivered with understanding and compassion for people who use drugs is the focus of a new Greater Victoria patient-oriented research study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Royal Jubilee Psychiatric Emergency Service to be Temporarily Relocated for Renovations
VICTORIA – The Archie Courtnall Centre/Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at Royal Jubilee Hospital will be temporarily relocated in late May and June to allow for much-needed renovations that will give patients a more dignified experience and provide enhanced safety for staff.
Mental Health App gets a Boost
Vancouver Island - BoosterBuddy, a mobile app for youth dealing with mental health challenges, has been updated to improve the game experience, through funding from Coast Capital Savings.
New Service Available for People Addicted to Opioids in Victoria
VICTORIA – A new Rapid Access Addiction Clinic (RAAC) is open in Victoria to support people who use opioids such as morphine or heroin and who are ready for treatment and beginning a path to recovery.
Island Health Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Patients and their families have many decisions to make when faced with end-of-life care or intolerable suffering. It’s important for Vancouver Island residents, and all BC residents, to understand the health care options available to them.
Nanaimo health care providers get in step with annual Walk With Your Doc event
NANAIMO — Dr. Derek Poteryko, Dr. Betty Bartleman and Dr. Kelvin Houghton invite community members to walk with local health care providers on Saturday May 13, at the Nanaimo Walk With Your Doc event. The walk starts at 10 am at Maffeo Sutton Park.
The Port Alberni Shelter Society and Island Health implementing overdose prevention services in Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI—As part of the response on Vancouver Island to the overdose public health emergency, the Port Alberni Shelter Society and Island Health have implemented an overdose prevention site at 3699 3rd Avenue in Port Alberni.