Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards
Island Health is recognizing the founder of a charity and a local counselling group for their exceptional efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed to in-person visits on May 4, 2025, due to planned power outage
The Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits all day on Sunday, May 4, 2025, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.
Nearly 3 in 4 Cowichan Valley residents view their health as good or better, according to survey
Nearly three-quarters of residents surveyed in the Cowichan Valley report they have good or better health according to early results from the Our Health, Our Community survey.
Cowichan’s future hospital sets new standards in healthcare efficiency and sustainability
Cowichan’s new hospital is the first fossil fuel-free hospital in BC and Canada’s first hospital to achieve Zero Carbon Building – Design™ certification from the Canada Green Building Council.
Historic MOU Between ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation and Island Health to collaborate on health services
A historic Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation and Island Health to work collaboratively to support health services on Cormorant Island and the surrounding community.
New youth health clinic in Quw’utsun Secondary School meets youth where they’re at
A new youth health centre located in the newly built Quw’utsun Secondary School aims to help provide Cowichan youth a solid foundation for healthier and happier lives.
Small battery, big risk: Survey seeks input from parents on button batteries
Button batteries may be small but they can pose a big risk to young children. Parents and caregivers are being asked for their input to better understand British Columbians' knowledge of button battery safety.
Sitework to get underway for new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Preliminary sitework is set to get underway for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Once complete in 2028, cancer patients living in Central and North Vancouver Island will be able to receive the care they need closer to home.
Winter wellness tips
As the mercury dips, the winter season can bring increased health risks due to cold temperatures, snowfall, flooding, and power outages.