Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.
Second Vax Van, post-secondary clinics bringing COVID-19 vaccine to people across Island Health region
The addition of a second Vax Van and temporary on-campus immunization clinics are another example of Island Health’s efforts to make getting the COVID-19 vaccine as easy and convenient as possible for people in our region.
Statement from Island Health's President and CEO on protests at health care facilities
The following statement is attributable to Island Health President and CEO Kathy MacNeil.
Compassion, understanding, support and treatment: Reflections on International Overdose Awareness Day
A message from Leah Hollins, Chair, Island Health Board of Directors on International Overdose Awareness Day 2021.
Beban Park Social Centre COVID-19 immunization clinic temporarily closed Friday August 27
Island Health’s COVID-19 immunization clinic at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo will be unavailable on Friday, August 27 to allow for planned facility maintenance and transition to a new clinic space in the auditorium.
Island Health prepares to transition mass immunization clinic operations
After eight months of intense work to immunize as many people as possible against COVID-19, Island Health is preparing to scale back mass immunization clinics - but not before making it easier than ever to be fully vaccinated.
Island Health’s Vax Van heads to the Cowichan Valley
Island Health is making it easier than ever for people aged 12 and over to get their first dose or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, by bringing our custom Vax Van to three locations in the Cowichan Valley.
Island Health secures permanent space for primary care clinic in Port McNeill
Island Health and its partners have taken another key step towards sustaining primary care in Port McNeill by establishing a health authority owned and operated clinic.
Island Health temporarily moves August 12-14 Eagle Ridge COVID-19 immunization appointments to Victoria Conference Centre
Due to the challenges faced at the Eagle Ridge Arena during high temperatures, and the forecast heat this weekend, Island Health is relocating all August 12, 13 and 14 appointments from the Eagle Ridge immunization clinic to the air-conditioned Victoria Conference Centre.