Island Health expands COVID-19 vaccination clinics to central and north Vancouver Island
Island Health is administering COVID-19 vaccinations to health care workers in long-term care in the central and north Vancouver Island regions beginning today.
Tips for the holiday season – know your care options
The holiday season is here and Island Health reminds residents 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.
Cowichan Hospice House welcomes first patients
People in the Cowichan region in need of end-of-life care now have the option to receive community hospice care closer to home in a specialized environment.
Island Health administers first COVID-19 vaccine
Island Health administered the first COVID-19 immunizations to health care workers in the Greater Victoria area today.
B.C. Honours Excellence in Nursing
Several Island Health nurses have been honoured in this year's Nursing Awards of Excellence.
Island Health seeks public input for Hospital at Home
Island Health has launched a survey for patients, family caregivers, and health-care providers to inform the evaluation and refinement of the Hospital at Home program.
Island Health upgrades, relocates COVID collection sites
Island Health is taking steps to winterize the working and collection environments for staff and patients at COVID-19 collection sites throughout the region.
Island Health expands COVID-19 testing in Nanaimo
Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 collection site at Vancouver Island University. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the VIU campus, 900 Fifth Street, in Nanaimo.
Media Statement on behalf of B.C. health authorities
Media Statement on behalf of B.C. health authorities regarding the release of report – In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care