Indigenous-informed Sexual Assault Volunteers at the Ready
A new pilot program to improve the cultural safety of Indigenous people who experience sexualized violence has graduated its first group of Indigenous-informed sexual assault support volunteers.
New COPD service launches in Cowichan
An assessment, education and support service for people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms has been created within Cowichan’s Community Health Services (CHS) division. The COPD team consists of a registered respiratory therapist, pharmacist and behavioral health clinician, with access to the larger CHS team.
Standing against gender-based violence
On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women we remember those lives lost, and those among us now who continue to face violence, harassment and discrimination because of their gender identity and expression.
Campbell River COVID-19 testing centre temporarily closed due to weather
Island Health has closed the Campbell River COVID related facilities today due to snow and power outages.
Supporting New Forensic Nurse Examiners in Remote Communities
People living in remote North Island communities now have access to Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) services thanks to innovative thinking and the creative use of existing virtual care technology by Island Health’s Virtual Care and Forensic Nurse Examiner teams.
Plan ahead for essential medical appointments
Overnight closures of highway 1 on the Malahat for the next several days have prompted the Ministry of Transportation to limit the route to essential travel only.
Nanaimo COVID-19 testing and immunization clinics relocated
Island Health is consolidating two clinics in Nanaimo that are critical in the fight against COVID-19.
New Provincial Acute Care Visitor Policy
Effective Tuesday, November 9, 2021, visitors to Island Health hospitals will need to be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination, to enter.
Dr. Richard Stanwick to retire, Island Health begins search for new Chief Medical Health Officer
After dedicating more than 25 years of service to the population and population health of residents in the Island Health region, Dr. Richard Stanwick will be retiring as Island Health’s Vice-President, Population Health and Chief Medical Health Officer effective December 31, 2021.