Cowichan’s future hospital awarded Gold Touchstone Award for excellence in evidence-based design
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project – recently named Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw – has been selected as the Gold Level winner of the 2026 Touchstone Award from the Center for Health Design. Touchstone Awards recognize exceptional achievement in applying Evidence-Based Design (EBD) principles.
Traffic delays along Dufferin Crescent at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
People attending appointments or visiting Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) should be aware of traffic impacts on Dufferin Crescent.
From a hospital theatre to a provincial honour: The story behind Movie Mondays
June 14, 1993. A Monday night like any other, but one that would quietly spark something lasting. Bruce Saunders walks into the auditorium at the Eric Martin Pavilion at Royal Jubilee Hospital with a mix of purpose and nerves. He sets up the data projector, checks the cables, slides in a VHS tape, and brings Cannery Row—John Steinbeck’s tender ode to misfits and community—to life on the screen.
Medical imaging appointments now easier to manage with text and email notifications
Island Health is making it easier for patients to receive and confirm outpatient medical imaging appointment notifications.
New energy centre will make Victoria General Hospital more resilient, reliable and ready to care for more patients
Construction is set to begin this summer on a new energy centre at Victoria General Hospital (VGH). The project will modernize and strengthen the hospital’s power systems, supporting the continued delivery of high‑quality care and enabling future expansion of services at the site.
2026 Youth Harm Reduction Award: Applications open March 1
Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for youth innovation and harm reduction. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project this school year that focuses on reducing harms related to substances?
Hospitalist services, patient admissions resume at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni
Island Health is pleased to announce that the temporary pause on certain inpatient admissions at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni is over.
Island Health’s innovative BiRCH Clinic puts heart health first for moms
What if postpartum care didn’t end at the six-week checkup? Birth Related Cardiovascular Health Clinics are creating a model of care that supports mothers long after delivery—when risks to heart health may be just beginning.
Holiday Health Guide for a joyful season
The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it can also bring about challenges—from changes in health care schedules to added emotional stress.