Temporary service reduction at Port McNeill Hospital
Due to an unanticipated temporary physician shortage, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port McNeill Hospital (PMH) emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. March 4 until 12 p.m. (noon) on March 7.
Pay parking resumes March 4, 2022
Effective March 4, 2022, pay parking will resume at all Island Health sites that previously had pay parking in place.
Island Health COVID-19 immunization clinics shifting focus to child vaccinations
Island Health, like health authorities across B.C., is adjusting the operations of COVID-19 mass immunization clinics in communities across the region.
Island Health COVID-19 outbreak updates
Island Health has declared five outbreaks over. No new outbreaks have been declared.
Island Health adjusting services to strengthen patient safety
Island-wide – Island Health has implemented several temporary service adjustments to strengthen patient care during Omicron-related COVID-19 staffing challenges.
Island Health seeks service provider and location for overdose prevention services in Nanaimo
Nanaimo — Island Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) service provider at a new location, which will complement and improve access to life-saving overdose prevention services in the Nanaimo region.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on general medicine unit 4B at Victoria General Hospital
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in two rooms on the general medicine unit on 4B at Victoria General Hospital (VGH).
Island Health looks back, and looks ahead
This time two years ago, a new respiratory virus was detected which soon spread across the globe, causing unprecedented changes to our everyday lives. COVID-19 continues to impact us, as does the toxic drug poisoning crisis which has now stretched into its sixth year.
Tips for the holiday season – know your care options
Island-wide — The holiday season is here and Island Health reminds people to take steps to keep healthy, stay injury free and avoid unnecessary visits and potential long waits in emergency departments during this busy time of year and increasing COVID-19 case counts.