News Releases

Applications call for Youth Resilience Grants – a partnership of Island Health and Pacific Public Health Foundation

For the first time, Island Health and PPHF are partnering to allocate up to $450,000 for the Youth Resilience Grants program (previously known as Resilience and Safety Grants). These grants, now in their third year, aim to help improve mental well-being and build youth resilience to challenging life events.

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Island Health encourages men to drink less and live more during Movember

This Movember, Island Health raises a non-alcoholic glass to mental and physical health by increasing awareness around alcohol, especially for men.

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Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital emergency department

PORT HARDY – Due to temporary limited care provider availability, the Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) emergency department (ED) will be closed from 7 a.m.

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Whooping cough resurgence prompts vaccination reminder

With the resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease in Canada, Island Health Public Health is encouraging everyone to ensure they’re up to date with their vaccinations.

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Call for artists interested in enhancing healing environments at the future Cowichan District Hospital

To enrich healing environments indoors and outside the new Cowichan District Hospital, expected to open in 2027, Island Health is pleased to announce a call for artwork to be commissioned for display at the site.

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Possible Hepatitis A exposure for people who dined at the Courtenay Dairy Queen on September 10, 12, 13, or 14

Island Health is notifying people who dined at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill Restaurant in Courtenay about a possible exposure to hepatitis A.

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Vision Zero road safety grants call for applications

Organizations can now apply for the 2025 British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program for projects to make roads safer.

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Nurse-led care supports patients and health care providers at South Island UPCCs

Nurses at South Island Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) are expanding the type of care they provide by offering several services that patients would traditionally receive from physicians and nurse practitioners. 

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Expanded emergency department coming soon to Salt Spring Island

People living on Salt Spring Island will benefit from enhanced patient-centered care as the Lady Minto Hospital emergency department expansion nears completion.

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Spreading the supports: Island Health grant to help expansion of youth suicide prevention program

A youth suicide prevention program that has supported thousands of young people in Greater Victoria is expanding to more school districts on Vancouver Island, thanks in part to an Island Health Community Wellness Grant Program.

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