Volunteers step up during the pandemic to keep the P.A.R.T.Y. going
During the regular Grade 10 school year, students attend a P.A.R.T.Y. like no other, but due to COVID-19, this year’s P.A.R.T.Y. is a bit different.
Community clinics throughout Island Health support largest immunization rollout in B.C.’s history
Island Health is excited to share information about the 19 community clinics where more than 40,000 eligible residents will receive their first COVID-19 immunization over the next month.
Nurse Practitioner Integration into Primary Care: Exploring the Enablers, Challenges and Unintended Outcomes with MSFHR Award
Dr. Diane Sawchuck, research lead and Darcy Ross, co-lead received a $15,000 award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Convening & Collaborating (C2 ) Program to investigate the integration of nurse practitioners (NPs) into primary care at Island Health, in collaboration with FNHA.
Island Health seeks service provider, location for new overdose prevention services
Victoria – Island Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) provider and location, which will complement existing services in the downtown Victoria core.
Stay local, stay small this Family Day weekend
Island Health is reminding people to show your family and friends that you care by not giving COVID-19 the opportunity to spread this long weekend.
Central Island continues to pace COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island
Island Health is urging people to be aware of behaviours and activities that are driving COVID-19 activity in our communities.
Nanaimo ICU breaks ground to improve care
People in Nanaimo will soon have a modern intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), with construction now underway.
Innovative research lab partnership and COVID-19 biobank both aimed at improving patient care
Cutting edge research to create new diagnostic tools and tests, monitoring and treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions is taking place at Victoria General Hospital.
Expanding West Coast General Hospital’s emergency department
A $6.25-million emergency department redevelopment will support improvements to patient care and privacy at West Coast General Hospital.