New process for accessing urgent after-hours medical care on Hornby Island improves reliability
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.
Advocates, outreach founder and society honoured at 10th annual mental health and substance use awards
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.
New Indigenous art and donor plaque unveiled at West Coast General Hospital
A new, prominent piece of Nuu-chah-nulth art at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni honours the community’s incredible support and generosity.
Five Days in May: Join BC’s Annual Health Research Showcase Every Friday
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.
Cowichan District Hospital emergency department entrance will be temporarily relocated to the main entrance
The entrance to the emergency department at the Cowichan District Hospital will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday April 21.
Ten years into the toxic drug crisis: remembering lives lost and renewing our commitment to action
This month marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to rapidly rising deaths and injuries caused by unregulated drugs.
Changes to outpatient lab services in Nanaimo support access
People in Nanaimo will have more appointments available and additional options for their outpatient laboratory needs thanks to changes to outpatient laboratory services.
Safe sleep, sweet dreams: Public Health Nurse shares top tips for little ones
For Sleep Awareness Month, an Island Health Public Health Nurse is sharing the top tips she gives families for creating safe sleep environments for their babies.
North Quadra Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed March 22 due to planned power outage
The North Quadra Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.